Massachusetts Wedding Guide

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Wedding Reception Schedule

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.

Wedding receptions in Massachusetts
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Time Activity
6:30 - 7pm Receiving Line
Occurs as guests leave the ceremony or enter the reception site.
7pm - 8pm Cocktail hour
Drinks and hors d'oeuvres are served to guests
Formal portraits are taken
8pm - 9:30pm Meal
Toasts are made before meal is served
Meal is served
9:30 to end Entertainment
First Dance
Dancing
Cake Cutting
Bouquet Toss
Garter Toss
Final Dance
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