We are having a family only ceremony around lunchtime, followed by a lunch with those 18 family members. That evening we are then having our reception/party with the rest of our guests. I am having a hard time with the timeline as many of the traditional items we are forgoing, such as cake cutting, first dance etc. We will still be wearing what we got married in for the reception as well as I am sure that question might come up! I know this is untraditional but am looking for any help or advice!
What I have so far:
6:00pm we will have those close friends that would of been in our bridal party and attended our bachelor and bachelorette parties join us for cocktails. We are doing this in hopes that we don't have to get "announced" and that when our first other guests arrive we aren't just in our venue alone!
7:00pm guests start to arrive and bar is open and food buffet stations start to be set out?
7:30pm a quick welcome speech by FH to say thank you for joining us to celebrate etc.
7:35pm the band starts? Bar is still open, food is still being served etc. photobooth is opened
9:30pm our dessert arrives from local shop, individually wrapped and served by that shop's employee
10:15pm band announces last song and the bride and groom would love to see you at X Bar to continue the party!
10:30pm end
