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Wedding Reception Schedule  boston wedding reception
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Not sure of the time line for your wedding reception?  The following is a sample itinerary for an evening wedding.  This itinerary can easily be adjusted for a day wedding.
TimeActivity
6:30 - 7pmReceiving Line
Occurs as guests leave the ceremony or enter the reception site.
7pm - 8pmCocktail hour
Drinks and hors d'oeuvres are served to guests
Formal portraits are taken
8pm - 9:30pmMeal
Toasts are made before meal is served
Meal is served
9:30 to endEntertainment
First Dance
Dancing
Cake Cutting
Bouquet Toss
Garter Toss
Final Dance
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