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| Traditions and Timetables: |
| After Ceremony--Receiving line |
| Formal Portraits are taken. (some people do this at the ceremony site, others travel to a favorite spot, or some take these right at the reception. |
| Guest go to the reception site and begin the cocktail hour |
| Bride and groom arrive from pictures. Sometimes they mingle other times they rest! |
| Guests are seated at their tables. |
| Wedding party, parents, Bride and Groom are announced. |
| 1st Dance of bride and groom |
| Bride dances with.... |
| Groom dances with..... |
| Others join in |
| Champagne is passed out and the best man begins his speech to the new couple. |
| Food service begins |
| More dancing after dinner |
| Cutting of the cake |
| More dancing |
| Coffee and desert |
| More dancing, Brides bouquet, garter, etc |
| Farewell dance...then bride changes and they head off the the honeymoon! |
| Of course these are only suggested timelines...The order can be mixed up to anyway you would like. Discuss this with your DJ/Band. Remember your DJ/Band will be directing you through the wedding. The more he/she is aware of what you want the better off you will be. |
| Other Reception Ideas and Alternatives: |
| Rice: Instead of throwing rice (which isn't too good for the birds afterwards): |
| Birdseed, Bubbles, Confetti |
| Reception Hall: Looking for something a little different? |
| Boats, Mansions, Wineries, Museums, Aquariums, even barns! |
| Drinking and Driving: New alternatives for a safe and pleasent ride home |
| Many people are hiring Town cars to get a left home. |
| Transportation: Something else besides a limousine? |
| Horse and Carriage, Vintage Cars, Sports Cars, Boats |
| Guest Gifts: Scroll with a poem stating a donation to your favorite charity has been made in their honor. |
| Marriage License in Connecticut |
| Must apply for the license in whatever town you are getting married in! |
| You must apply in person, preferably together. Need a blood test within 35 days of test. |
| Most cities are open Monday-Friday but call ahead, Cost is usually $30.00--Cash |
| You will receive the license the same day and it is valid for 65 days |
| Marriage License in new York |
| $25 cash |
| Both must appear together at the town or city clerks office. |
| You can go to any town for a license. It covers the entire state of New York. |
| Bring the license the day of the wedding. |
| 24 hour waiting period for the license--good for 60 days after. |
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