Here is an example of an a typical Maine Wedding Reception: Arrival of the Bridal Party: With the exception of a Civil Wedding Service, which may take place at the reception venue, the arrival and readiness of the Bridal Party is a key element. Be sure to advise every member of your Bridal Party the projected beginning time of your reception and make sure every member of the Bridal Party is aware to stay outside of the reception area so your MC can line everbody up in the correct order in which they are being announced into the venue. The Toast(s): Usually done directly following the Bridal Party introductions, or after the first course of a sit down dinner. In Maine the best man traditionally gives the toast, but often times, many couples have a second or third person say a few word too. Some couples elect to have a blessing of the meal done as well. The MC will provide the wireless microphone (and announce the individual speaking if you so choose) to the person doing the blessing of the meal or toast. Dinner: There are many different ways meals are provided at weddings. Depending on how your meal arrangments are served; buffet; food stations; sit down meal; and the number of courses; determines the time any meal will take {anywhere from 45 minutes for buffets with smaller crouds, to upwards of two hours for sit-down dinners}. Because the Bride & Groom (with the people sitting at the head table) are always the first to eat, they finish their meal 15 to 30 minutes before your other guests, this time may be used by the photographer for posed wedding photos, or to go around and visit each table. The Wedding Cake Ceremony: The photographer most often requires a formal pose or two for the wedding album, before the cutting of the cake. The MC always makes an announcement 10 to 15 minutes prior to the official cake cutting time to alert everyone in attendance so nobody is caught off guard. Often times the Bride & Groom have the first unofficial disagreement as to who will be fed their piece of cake first; Tradition says the Groom will feed the Bride first, and often if there is no agreement the newlyweds will feed each other simultaneously. Your MC will provide special music, encouragement, wisdom and guidance for this traditional event!
Formal Dances: These are the special dances you have selected for your event and picked when you filled out your Bridal Questionnaire. (one of our online tools that are linked directly from your Bridal Questionnaire to the catagories of suggested songs below) Your MC will make smooth transitions from one wedding reception event to the next, let the MC know if you wish any songs shortened, the average length is three to four minutes per song: 1. Bride/Groom First Dance 2. Father/Daughter 3. Mother/Son 4. Bridal Party dance 5. Throwing of the garter and bouquet 6. The Dollar Dance 7. Anniversary Dance 8. Your Custom Event (We have had professional belly dancers perform in a stunning display put on by one couple, it was done tastfully, some of the photos are on this page.) Time to get the party started! | 
