Wedding Reception Checklist
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Cocktail hour (60 minutes), grand entrance, first dance, welcome toasts, dinner, parent dances, open dancing, cake cutting, last dance, send-off. Each venue has minimums and end times that constrain the structure. Build from those constraints and add buffer between each segment.
10 to 20 songs is a reasonable must-play list. A DJ's primary job is to read the room and keep energy on the dance floor. Over-programming removes that flexibility. A do-not-play list is equally important and often more useful than a long must-play list.
Most venues need the seating chart, table layout, and setup instructions 1 to 2 weeks before the event. Changes after this point may incur additional fees. Confirm the exact deadline with your venue coordinator at the 3-month mark.
After dinner, typically 1.5 to 2 hours into the reception. Earlier is better so all guests are present for the moment. Coordinate the timing with your caterer and DJ so it is worked into the reception flow and announced properly.
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