We receive many requests for help with itinerary planning. Here's a sample itinerary that best illustrates how local receptions are organized. We hope that it gives you a firm starting point when planning your program.   Wedding Reception Itinerary (Sample)     5:00 pm Doors open and receiving line begins.  Bride, Groom and parents greet guests as they enter the room. Cocktails (Pupus) are served, light background music is played.     6:00 pm Emcee asks guests to take to be seated and informs them that the bridal entrance will begin in a few minutes.     6:05 pm Introduction of Parents, Bridal Party, Bride and Groom as they enter the room and are seated. Entrance song is played in the background.     6:15 pm Housekeeping - Emcee informs guests where the restrooms and smoking areas are located, and reminds them to get their parking validated, etc.     6:20 pm Invocation is given.     6:30 - 8:00 pm Dinner is served, accompanied by scheduled entertainment.     7:45 pm Emcee announces that "Formal Program" will be starting in a few minutes.     8:00 pm Emcee introduces Bride & Grooms' Parents, Out of Town guests, Bridal Party, Bride and Groom. As their names are called, they stand to be recognized.     8:10 pm Toast - Given by Best Man, Maid of Honor, family or friends. Stories about te bride and groom are usually given before each toast.     8:25 pm Video Slide Show (If any)     8:40 pm Cake Cutting. If cake is being served as part of the desert, this then takes place towards the end of dinner.     8:45 pm Bouquet Toss - Emcee asks single women to come to the dance floor. (List of single women given to Emcee prior to Bouquet Toss)     8:50 pm Garter Toss - Emcee asks single men to come to the dance floor. (List of single men given to Emcee prior to Garter Toss)     8:55 pm Bride & Groom say their "Thank You's"     9:00 pm Bride & Groom's First Dance Money Dance Bride & Father Dance Groom & Mother Dance     9:30 - 11:00 pm Open Dancing     The time frame shown is only a guideline and may be subject to time adjustment based on actual real time events.