Typical and Suggested Wedding Timeline
This timeline shows a typical sequence of events that help make the reception run smoothly. This is only a "suggested" timeline based on performing at many weddings and our experience with a variety of caterers and is not a requirement if you have an alternate sequence in mind. Times are approximate only and any traditions for example: the bouquet toss, do not have to be done. The band will play music if those traditions are being skipped. If there are any special dance requests, for example: ethnic dances, they work best when fit into the dance set after dinner.
The following sequence is based on a complete package with the ceremony beginning at 4:00 pm, cocktail hour beginning at 4:30 pm and the reception beginning at 5:30 pm. If you are not having CloudNYne Music supply you with these added events, please skip to the part that applies to you.
2:00 pm: Musician supplying ceremonial and/or cocktail hour
music arrives at site.
3:30 pm: Entire band arrives for set-up of reception
3:45 pm: Music played for ceremonial guest seating
4:00 pm: Ceremony on site (music of your choice)
4:15 pm: Music played until guests exit
4:30 pm: Cocktail hour begins
5:20 pm: Tina or Cathleen coordinates with caterer and arranges line ups with wedding party
5:30 pm: Guests move from cocktail hour into reception area and band plays light jazz/swing music
5:40 pm: Wedding party introduced, first dance
5:50 pm: Toast(s) and blessing(s) (if any)
6:00 pm: Band plays (usually standards, swing, light dance set unless otherwise requested) salad course served
7:00 pm: Entrees served, band breaks & DJ's dinner music
7:20 pm: Band plays long dance set
8:20 pm: Cake ceremony, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance, bouquet/garter tosses (if any)
8:40 pm: Cake and coffee served, band breaks and DJ's dance music
8:50 pm: Band plays last dance set (usually what guests request)
9:25 pm: Band plays last song (usually first dance with guests joining n the dance floor with the bride & groom)
9:30 pm: Reception ends or band stays for overtime
The following sequence is based on a complete package with the ceremony beginning at 4:00 pm, cocktail hour beginning at 4:30 pm and the reception beginning at 5:30 pm. If you are not having CloudNYne Music supply you with these added events, please skip to the part that applies to you.
2:00 pm: Musician supplying ceremonial and/or cocktail hour
music arrives at site.
3:30 pm: Entire band arrives for set-up of reception
3:45 pm: Music played for ceremonial guest seating
4:00 pm: Ceremony on site (music of your choice)
4:15 pm: Music played until guests exit
4:30 pm: Cocktail hour begins
5:20 pm: Tina or Cathleen coordinates with caterer and arranges line ups with wedding party
5:30 pm: Guests move from cocktail hour into reception area and band plays light jazz/swing music
5:40 pm: Wedding party introduced, first dance
5:50 pm: Toast(s) and blessing(s) (if any)
6:00 pm: Band plays (usually standards, swing, light dance set unless otherwise requested) salad course served
7:00 pm: Entrees served, band breaks & DJ's dinner music
7:20 pm: Band plays long dance set
8:20 pm: Cake ceremony, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance, bouquet/garter tosses (if any)
8:40 pm: Cake and coffee served, band breaks and DJ's dance music
8:50 pm: Band plays last dance set (usually what guests request)
9:25 pm: Band plays last song (usually first dance with guests joining n the dance floor with the bride & groom)
9:30 pm: Reception ends or band stays for overtime