This order of events is suggested to you as a courtesy of "Creative Sound Entertainment". It's purpose is to make sure there are no surprises and establish a program that we will follow throughout the reception. Our goal is to coordinate your reception based on your preferences so you can relax and enjoy your wedding day. Print out this sheet and indicate your starting times in the spaces provided.

Wedding Ceremony Arrival of Guests Receiving Line Catered Refreshments Toast and Cake Cutting The First Dance Parent's Dance or Father Daughter Dance

Wedding Party Dance Open Dancing Bouquet and Garter Toss Money Dance Open Dancing A Sample Schedule

Wedding ceremony starting time: __________________
We can assist you with music for the ceremony if it is at the same place as the reception. We can also provide a cassette tape for your rehearsal.
Arrival of guests at the reception: __________________
This is normally when the D.J.'s time will start. Usually the guests arrive at the reception before the bride and groom due to picture taking. Background music will be supplied.
Receiving line starting time: __________________
The D.J. can introduce the Wedding Party by name or the Bride and Groom only. The receiving line is an option, you may have it at the church, at the reception, or not at all. It is acceptable for the Bride and Groom to greet each table separately later during the reception.
Catered refreshments starting time: __________________
Whether you are having a sit down dinner or a buffet, background music will be supplied during this period. The D.J. will invite the Bridal party to the buffet first followed by your guests.
Toast and cake cutting: __________________
The D.J. will observe the progress of dinner and suggest a proper time for the toast. A microphone will be available for the Best Man or anyone else wanting to toast the bride and groom. Once the toast is complete, the Bride and groom will cut their cake.
First dance starting time: __________________
The Bride and Groom dance at this time to a previously selected song. This is suggested since the toast, cake cutting, and first dance require everyone's attention and for the Bride and Groom to be together. The D.J. will make the appropriate announcements.
Parent's or father/daughter dance: __________________
This is an option. The purpose is to honor the parents of the Bride and Groom. A previously selected song will be played.
Wedding party dance starting time: __________________
This is an option. The purpose is to honor the Bridal Party. It can be performed to a separate song or it can be combined with the parents dance. A previously selected song will be played.
Open dancing starting time: __________________
The dancing atmosphere at this time is held to a moderate tempo. Music selections during this period are usually from the Big Band Era, the Fifties, and soft rock. Your guests will be prompted for music suggestions throughout the dancing program.
Bouquet and garter toss: __________________
The music will stop for the bouquet & garter toss. The D.J. will announce a request for all eligible men and women to participate.
Money dance starting time: __________________
This is an option. Some may refer to this as the honeymoon dance. The D.J. will make announcements to assist in coordinating the dance.
Open dancing starting time: __________________
The rest of the reception will be open dancing with music selections from the 80's & 90's, including classic rock, old standards, requests, crowd response, and preselected songs. The tempo will pick up. Additional hours can be arranged at this time.

A sample schedule . . .