Musical Excitement with RUSS

Musical Excitement with RUSS

Wedding Reception Planner

A wedding day is a very special day for every Bride and Groom. There are no hard and fast rules regarding wedding day protocol; no right or wrong way to celebrate this very special occasion. This is your day and my ultimate goal is to make you happy! Based on my experience, I can make suggestions and recommendations. In the end it is your decision how your reception will be organized, which announcements will be made, and what type of music will be played. Do not hesitate to email or call me to discuss any questions you may have while filling out this form.

Bride’s name

Groom’s name

Bride’s daytime phone number

Groom’s daytime phone number

Bride’s Evening Phone Number

Groom’s Evening Phone Number

Bride’s email Address

Groom’s email Address

Reception Date

Start/End Time

Our Reception will be held at the following Venue (Complete Address)

I expect how many people to attend

About your Grand Entrance: It is up to you decide who will and will not be announced during the Grand Entrance. It is your choice whether or not to announce Grandparents, Parents, Flower Girl, Ring Bearer, etc. Your decision may be influenced by factors such as who is in attendance or an individual’s health and mobility. These decisions are yours and should not be questioned by friends or family.

Grand Entrance Song: This is the song that will be played as the Bridal Party is being announced into the reception hall. (Suggestion: Canon by Pachelbel is a beautiful choice, or for something different but very fun, the theme from the movie Rocky. Both are great songs that build intensity as we lead up to the entrance of the Bride and Groom. -- Check one:

There will be no Grand Entrance Announcements______

Get Ready by 2 Unlimited______

Celebration by Kool and the Gang______

Theme from Rocky______

Canon by Pachelbel______

My Song is not one of the suggestions. Which song would you like played?

Title:

Artist:

Announcements: If they are to be announced, please use the following examples of the proper way to introduce your Grandparents and Parents.

Examples:

Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Janet Jones

Mr. Brian Jones and his wife Doreen

Mr. Brian Jones escorting Denise Smith

Mrs. Brenda Allen and her husband Bill

Mrs. Brenda Allen escorted by John Williams

Circle “do not announce” or write the names as above for the following:

Bride’s Grandparents (Mother’s side):

Do Not Announce

Or______

Bride’s Grandparents (Mother’s side if more than one couple):

Do Not Announce

Or______

Bride’s Grandparents (Father’s side):

Do Not Announce

Or______

Bride’s Grandparents (Father’s side if more than one couple):

Do Not Announce

Or______

Bride’s Parents:

Do Not Announce

Or______

Bride’s parents (If more than one couple):

Do Not Announce

Or______

Groom’s grandparents (Mother’s side):

Do Not Announce

Or______

Groom’s grandparents (Mother’s side if more than one couple):

Do Not Announce

Or______

Groom’s grandparents (Father’s side):

Do Not Announce

Or______

Groom’s grandparents (Father’s side if more than one couple):

Do Not Announce

Or______

Groom’s parents:

Do Not Announce

Or______

Grooms’ Parents (If more than one couple):

Do Not Announce

Or______

You may have your bridal party announced by first name or first and last name. (First name usually works best) Please spell all names PHONETICALLY so I will pronounce everyone’s names correctly. List Bridesmaids and groomsmen.

BrideGroom

Flower Girl ______Ring Bearer______

Bridesmaid escorted by…______Groomsman______

Maid of Honor (single)______Best Man______

Matron of Honor (married)______

Bridal Couple: Mr. and Mrs.______

Bride and Groom’s first dance (Suggestion: Do your first dance right after your grand entrance while the main focus of attention is on you) -- Circle one:

After Grand Entrance/Before Dinner

Immediately after dinner

First dance song: Specify title and artist for your special dance.

Title:

Artist:

Will there be a prayer before dinner? -- Circle one:

There WILL be a prayer before dinner

Their WILL NOT be a prayer before dinner

Dinner Service -- Circle one:

Buffet

Sit-down Service

Hors d’ oeuvres

Father of the Bride toast -- Circle one:

The Father of the Bride WILL perform Toast

The Father of the Bride WILL NOT perform Toast

Father of the Groom toast -- Circle one:

The Father of the Groom WILL perform Toast

The Father of the Groom WILL NOT perform Toast

Dinner music (Light music of your preference at a volume that will allowyou and your guest to enjoy dinner conversation.) -- Circle preferences:

Light jazz and Love songs

Jazz only

Love songs only

Easy listing background

New age

Other:______

Bride/Father, Groom/Mother and Bridal Party Dance Songs Timing (Suggestion: Have the Bride and Groom dances with your parents along with Bridal Party dance right after dinner, before your guest start dancing). -- Circle one:

There will be no dances

Immediately after dinner

Immediately before dinner

Bride/Father song

Title:

Artist:

Groom/Mother song

Title:

Artist:

Bridal Party song

Title:

Artist:

The Dollar Dance (The “Dollar Dance” is a special dance that found it’s way to our area from the North Eastern United States. This dance is optional and should be done only if the Bride and Groom are comfortable. The way it works is as follows: I will invite the guests to dance with the Bride and Groom, for a price. The Maid/Matron of Honor and the Best Man are usually designated money collectors your guest line up for an opportunity to “buy” a dance with you. The money collected may be used for your Honeymoon, or whatever!) -- Circle one:

We WANT to do a money dance

We DO NOT want to do a money dance

Champagne Service (Suggestion: Fill glasses just prior to Best Man’s Toast) -- Circle one:

There will be no champagne service

Banquet staff will pour champagne

There will be a champagne fountain for guests to visit

Everyone will grab a glass of his or her own beverage

Best Man’s toast (suggestion: Do your toast right before the cake cutting) -- Circle one:

Immediately before the cake cutting

Immediately after the cake cutting

There will be no toast

Cake Cutting (Suggestion: Do the cake cutting 30 to 60 minutes after dinner allowing to get your guest up for a few dances)-- Circle one:

There will be no cake cutting

Cut the cake 30 to 60 minutes after dinner

Cut the cake immediately after dinner

Cut the cake right before the event ends

Bouquet and Garter Toss (Suggestion: Do your Bouquet and Gartertosses immediately after the money dance) -- Circle one:

There will be no Bouquet Toss

Immediately after the money dance

Immediately after the cake cutting

Right before the event ends

Bridal Couple’s last song -- Circle one:

We WANT a Last Song

We DO NOT want a Last Song

Title:

Artist:

Grand Exit -- Circle one:

There will be no Grand Exit

Gather guest at exit with bubbles/bird seed

SPECIAL REQUEST and INSTRUCTIONS