Wedding Procedure - Western Style

(Western or Buffet menu to be recommended) 

Wedding Ceremony 
(Duration of ceremony 4hours) 

Arrival of Guests 
Arrival of Wedding Party 
Photos 
Drinks served 

Guests moved into Reception 
Announcement of Bridal Party 
Grace 
Service Commences 
Entrée 
Main 
Dessert 
Champagne are served 

Speeches Commence 
Toast to Bride and Groom 
Response by Groom with Toast to Bridesmaids 
Response by Best Man 
Toasts to Parents 
Any other speeches 
Reading of the Telegrams 

Cutting of the Wedding Cake 
Bridal Waltz 
Dancing 
Farewells to Bride and Groom 

Western Style Wedding Formalities
The formalities may commence with a welcome from the Master of Ceremonies. 

Prior to the Toasts commencing, grace is said by the officiating clergyman. 

Toast  
1. To the Queen (Before Dinner). 

2. To the Bride and Groom - Usually made by an old family friend or the Master of Ceremonies. The Groom responds and toasts the Bridesmaids. The Best Man responds on behalf of the Bridesmaids 

3. To the Bride's Parents - Usually made by an old friend of the family or the Master of Ceremonies 

4. To the Groom's Parents - Usually made by an old friend of the family or the Master of Ceremonies

Cake Cutting
Directly after speeches conclude and 
usually introduced by the Master of Ceremonies.

The Bridal Waltz – usually introduced by the Master of Ceremonies. 
Bride & Groom – followed by – Bridesmaid and Best Man – followed by – Bridesmaid & Groomsman 
followed by – Parents then Wedding Guests. 

Suggested Bridal Table Seating 

1. Bride 
2. Groom 
3. Best Man 
4. Maid of Honour or Chief Bridesmaid 
5. Bridesmaid 
6. Groomsman             
7. Father of the Bride 
8. Mother of Bride 
9. Father of Groom 
10. Mother of Groom