Reception program wedding samples

In case the parents are deceased, an elderly person can always represent them. This section comes with massive fun and merry since most of the groomsmen and bridal train are always single and looking forward to getting married as well. The bride tosses her bouquet to the single woman in attendance, whoever catches is expected to be next in line for marriage. After this, a chair is set at the centre of the dance floor for the bride to sit on. As she sits, the groom removes the garter from her leg and tosses it to all the single men in attendance.

Whoever catches is expected to be next in line for marriage. Under this section, friends and the entire congregation can join in to dance and celebrate together with the bride and groom. The wedded couples are presented with gifts from families, a committee of friends and all well-wishers. In this section, the couples receive a lot of gifts to take home and build the family, people offer money and any other good item they can afford to buy such as a set of plates, pots, it could also be a fridge, and bed and other cooking utensils.

Here comes the ending of the Nigerian wedding reception program, the closing pray can be said by either the CPC chairman or any random person can b called upon to close the event in prayer followed by departure. The work of an MC should never be underrated because without them events will be bored and absurd. It can be somewhat stressful coordinating everything, making announcements, and making sure everyone gets from place to place.

Have fun, relax, and let people have a good time. Nevertheless, becoming a good MC is a special skill and talent that needs to be constantly practiced so always learn to improve the way you talk and communicate with the audience.

Grab yourself a nice sharp axe and send it hurling to the bullseye. We know how important it is to put on the best bucks party possible. We also know that a significant part of that is getting to give the buck a real server! Archery Attack is perfect for that! This is usually the first thing on the program. Ideally, it is expected that guest arrive at least 30 minutes before the time on the program booklet.

However, in this part of the world, people arrive at the reception late a bit late and the early guests are usually those that have a duty to perform at the reception. Also, in the case of a prior church wedding, the photography session may take some of the reception arrival time causing a delay in the arrival of guests.

Nonetheless, the arrival period should serve as a timer for the wedding vendors and the organizers as they are expected to be suited up in proper attire prior to the time. This is necessary in order to ensure that the early guests are attended to. This should detail the party by the order they enter the reception site, and give their names and titles. Ways to Display: At the entrance to the ceremony, display these ceremony booklets upright on tables for a beautiful display.

Decorate around them with flowers or items related to the theme of your wedding to tie the theme together. Double-sided paper fans will keep guests cool if your ceremony is going to be held during warmer temps. This wedding program design serves a dual purpose - beauty and functionality - and is perfect for a beach or summer wedding , especially when guests will be outdoors and in direct sunlight. Alternatively, place fans on each seat where the ceremony will take place to ensure each guest has one as the ceremony progresses.

Image source: Pinterest. Print the ceremony details on a snack bag and fill it with something guests can munch on as they wait for the ceremony to begin. Ways to Display: Consider having baskets at the entrance so that your guests will pass them as they enter.

If you go the route of popcorn or caramel corn, consider having a popcorn cart or two there to hold the bags! A large, framed mirror displayed at the ceremony entrance doubles as a welcome sign and a program. Make sure to use a frame that matches the theme of your wedding. If your wedding is minimalist and modern, then look for something with clean lines.

In general, programs placed on mirrors are a chic way of featuring your wedding details. Ways to Display: A mirror should be placed in a high traffic area, like the entrance of the venue or vestibule, so that guests can see it on their way in and have time to read it.

Since the mirror will reflect, consider the placement of the mirror so that whatever it is reflecting against is beautiful i. Instead of a paper program, hand-write the ceremony details on an oversized tropical leaf.

This natural look can be perfect for a destination wedding or a couple who just happens to love a good tropical theme. Depending on the other colors of your theme, consider what color you want to use when writing on your leaves so that it all ties together.

Ways to Display: Put bows on the end of the leaves and hang them from the back of chairs or place them on every chair for your guests, just beware of a strong gust of wind! Chalkboard signs have become really popular in recent years and adding a few key details can help yours stand out. Some couples have certain dances at this time, such as the money dance or a choreographed dance from the bridal party. After a couple hours of dancing—when everyone is feeling loose and having fun—the bouquet is typically thrown.

Many couples choose to arrange for a late-night snack for those guests who have made it this far into the evening. Whether the late-night snack is a food truck that they have reserved to come by or they have spoken to the caterer in advance to provide something, this is a move that is always appreciated by the wedding guests.

This is what makes those goodbye photos so memorable. Now that the guests all have their farewell items, this is the time when they all gather outside of the reception venue to say goodbye to the newlyweds. We hope that this list has been helpful for you! Every couple should carefully choose their own wedding reception program schedule in order to truly reflect who they are and what they want. We would love to host your wedding! We're here to create memorable events for you.