I didnt want to have to think of a timeline just yet, but in order to get quotes from some vendors Im sure they will ask how many hours will the reception be. So I figured I might as well just come up with a timeline now & adjust it later on if needed. We will be having a Mexican/American wedding and estimating about 1 hour for the ceremony and 5-6 hours for the reception.
In reality, if you are having a good time how long would you want to dance? I want to dance all night LOL, im a homebody, I never go out so I want to enjoy the time with family and friends. Also we are considering having a latin band play live music along w our DJ. They said they would play 5 hours. I think 5 hours might be too long for a band?
What do you think? and what do you think about the time line (keep in mind that most guests will be traveling from the bay area california which will take 40min- 1 hour. An hour sounds like a long time but all of us are used to that kind of drive)
CEREMONY
1pm invitation "start time"
1:15 Ceremony start
2pm Ceremony end
2pm-2:40 Pictures with family 2:45-3:15 Bride & Groom only pics
RECEPTION (located 10min away from the ceremony)
2:30 cocktail hour & appetizers
3:30 Grand entrance
First Dance . . . Father/Daughter Dance . . Money Dance
4pm - 5:15 Dinner
4:25 Bride & groom greet guests at their tables
4:45 Speeches
5pm toast
5:10 Cake cutting
DANCING
6:20 Bouquet toss
6:30 Vibora de la mar dance (snake dance)
6:45 Garter toss
DANCING
8:30 end reception (or 9:30)
