We’re finishing up our mini series on reception music (read part 1 and part 2) by talking with Travis of Unique Events about the order of events at your reception.
Is there a certain order for the reception events that will make it flow more smoothly?
There are certainly a number of ways that itineraries can be arranged and still flow well. A lot of it has to do with what the couple would like to do as well as how traditional they are trying to be. Ideally, the order is put together while considering the flow of the event.
An example of this is the cake cutting. If you have a 4-tier cake that needs to be cut to be served to your guests after dinner, ideally your cake cutting would take place before dinner. This is suggested because it takes time to move, cut, and plate the cake for serving. A common issue with this scenario is couples who want the cake on display longer because they have invested a lot of money into making it look awesome so they will want to cut it after dinner. That can be done, just know that your guests are going to sit there for an extra 20-some minutes waiting for the cake to actually make it out.
We can assist couples with talking through the pros and cons of different orders of events as well if they are looking for suggestions!
I always kid you guys about your energy drinks. Just how many Red Bulls do you go through during a reception?
This certainly varies by DJ! A lot of it is just ritual, I think. Personally, I usually have an 8.4 oz Red Bull prior to guest arrival. Some of our staff can go through 3 Monster Energy Drinks in a day. This practice is not sanctioned by Unique Events or OSHA.
Thanks so much to Travis for giving out so many tips! Armed with all of this knowledge, your reception should be a smashing success! Cheers!
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