Reception Timeline That Works: From First Dance to Last Chorus (Band Playbook)

Your wedding reception is where the party really happens – the food is done, the speeches are over, and it’s time to hit the dancefloor. But how do you make sure the night flows perfectly, with no lulls or awkward gaps?

At Crash the Wedding – a female-fronted pop-punk & indie wedding band in the North West UK – we’ve played receptions of every shape and size. Over time, we’ve developed a playbook for the perfect evening timeline. Here’s how to run your reception so the first dance leads seamlessly into the last chorus.