WEDDING RECEPTION PROCEDURE
Name: _________________________________
Function Date: _____________________
ENTRANCE
There are two types of wedding introductions, a formal or informal. The formal
introduction is when the Bride, Groom and Wedding Party are introduced. An informal
introduction is when only the Bride and Groom are introduced.
CAKE CUTTING SONG;
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2 _____________________________________
3 _____________________________________
BRIDAL PARTY
Announced as Couple by Couple upon entry
1. BRIDES PARENTS…………………………………...
2. GROOMS PARENTS…………….……………………
3. PAGEBOY……………………………………………..
4. FLOWER GIRL………………….……………………..
5. JUNIOR GROOMSMAN………………………….….
6. JUNIOR BRIDESMAID……….……………………….
7. BRIDESMAID…………………………………………
8. GROOMSMAN…………….….………………………..
9. BRIDESMAID…………………………………………
10. GROOMSMAN…………………………………………
11. BRIDESMAID…………………………………………
12. GROOMSMAN………………………………………
13. CHIEF BRIDESMAID ………………………………..
14. BESTMAN………………………………………………
Bride & Groom (to be announced as)
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RECEIVING LINE
Most often, the receiving line is done at the ceremony site, however; that is not always
the case. Sometimes the Bride and Groom have a receiving line at the reception. The DJ
will instruct everyone to stand in front of the head table (or wherever appropriate) after
they are introduced. When everyone is in place, the DJ invites the guests to come forward
and personally greet the wedding party.
DINNER
Light background music will be played while you and the guests are eating. If you want
your own background music please provide CD or enquire with DJ.
THE TOASTS
Before or after dinner, when the guests are seated and the Wedding Party is at the head
table, your DJ will introduce the Best Man and/or Maid/Matron of Honor who will
propose a toast to the Bride and Groom before dinner.
In some cases, a dinner prayer will follow the toast. Your DJ will introduce the person
who is giving the blessing.
Would you like you toasts to be before or after dinner?
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THE TOASTS
Toast to Bride & Groom (usually proposed by a close friend or family member)
Name:_____________________________
Theme Song: ________________________
Response by Groom (Groom proposes a toast to the bridesmaids)
Name:_____________________________
Theme Song:________________________
Response by Bestman
Name:_____________________________
Theme Song:________________________
Toast to The Bride’s Parents (usually proposed by a close friend or family member)
Name:_____________________________
Theme Song:________________________
Response by Bride’s Father
Name:_____________________________
Theme Song:________________________
Toast to The Groom’s Parents (usually proposed by a close friend or family member)
Name:_____________________________
Theme Song:________________________
Response by Groom’s Father
Name:_____________________________
Theme Song:________________________
Reading of Telegrams/Faxes/e-mails (usually by Groomsmen or Bridesmaids)
Names & Theme Song:_____________________________
CAKE CUTTING
After eating, the DJ will ask the bride and groom if they are ready to cut the cake. You
may want to wait a few minutes to visit with someone, get a drink, use the bathroom etc.
The DJ will then coordinate with the photographer and when you are ready, the DJ will
direct your guest’s attention to where you are cutting the cake.
CAKE CUTTING SONG;
1 _____________________________________
2 _____________________________________
3 _____________________________________
FIRST DANCE
This is your first dance as husband and wife. It is your special song. The DJ invites the
Bride and Groom to the dance floor while everyone applauds the newlyweds.
BRIDAL DANCE;
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2 _____________________________________
3 _____________________________________
FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE
After the bride and groom dance, the DJ asks the bride's father to take his daughter's hand
as the next song is for them.
FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE;
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2 _____________________________________
3 _____________________________________
MOTHER/GROOM DANCE
When the father/daughter dance is finished, the DJ then asks the Groom to dance with his
mother.
MOTHER/GROOM DANCE;
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2 _____________________________________
3 _____________________________________
PARENT'S DANCE
This dance is for the parents of the bride and groom.
PARENTS DANCE;
1 _____________________________________
2 _____________________________________
3 _____________________________________
WEDDING PARTY DANCE
The entire wedding party participates in this dance. Sometimes, the spouses of the people
in the bridal party join as well.
WEDDING PARTY DANCE;
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2 _____________________________________
3 _____________________________________
BOUQUET/GARTER TOSS
Working with the photographer, when the Bride is ready to toss her bouquet, the DJ will
ask the single women to come onto the dance floor. Immediately following the toss, the
DJ asks the single men onto the dance floor. The Groom removes the garter from the
Bride's leg and tosses the garter to the single men. At some receptions, the man and
woman who caught the bouquet and garter come to the dance floor. The man puts the
Good Luck garter on the woman's leg.
WEDDING GAMES
Your DJ will provide wedding games (if requested) for you and your guests to enjoy
WEDDING GAMES;
1 _____________________________________
2 _____________________________________
3 _____________________________________
GENERAL DANCING & MUSIC
Your DJ will play a general selection of music to create the right atmosphere, ensuring a
very memorable night.
BRIDE & GROOM DEPARTURE
When the newly weds are ready to depart the DJ will ask the guests to form either a line
either side of the jetty enabling the bride and groom to thank their guests for coming as
they leave.
SENDING INFORMATION
Now we have all the information required for your special event. You will need to send
this document to Matrix DJs to allow us to prepare more effectively for your reception.
You can send this document via the following methods;
MAIL
Matrix DJs
9 Sete Green
Secret Harbour
Perth WA 6173
FAX
EMAIL
Fax# 08 9524 7603
matrixcomp@iinet.net.au