Wedding Reception Planning Form
Expect Style Photography & DJ Music
www.ExpectStyle.com ~ Studio (928) 704-3698 ~ Fax (928) 704-3609
Send this sheet at least three weeks before your event date


Reception Day & Date _____________________________________ Location:_________________

Bride___________________________________ Groom_________________________________

Contact Phone Number(s) on Wedding Day: ________________________________________

Bride & Groom - how would you like to be announced at your reception entrance?

"__________________________________________________________________________"

Wedding Party Members

Flower Girl ________________________________ Ring Bearer____________________________

Maid of Honor ______________________________ Best Man_____________________________

Bridesmaid _______________________________ Groomsman____________________________

Bridesmaid _______________________________ Groomsman____________________________

Bridesmaid _______________________________ Groomsman____________________________

Bridesmaid _______________________________ Groomsman____________________________

Expect Style's Suggested Order of Reception Events (Expect Style will prepare your timeline including event times)

  1. Wedding Party Reception Entrance (party lines up on dance floor)
  2. Wedding Party Seated and Relax
  3. Bride & Groom Lead Food Line or Dinner is Served
  4. Toasts
  5. Dances: First Dance, Father/Daughter, Groom/Mother, Wedding Party, Married Couples
  6. Money Dance
  7. Cake Cutting
  8. Bouquet Toss then Garter Toss

SPECIALITY SONGS - write in DJ Select if you want the DJ to choose any specialty songs

First Dance Bride & Groom Song___________________________________ by ____________________

Father/Daughter Dance Song______________________________________ by _____________________

Mother/Groom Dance Song________________________________________ by ____________________

Wedding Party Dance Song________________________________________ by ____________________

Additional special dance for the Bride & Groom, played during the final hour

Song________________________________________ by___________________________

Other Information

  • Are you planning on having a Money Dance? Yes No
  • Are you throwing a bouquet? Yes No
  • Are you having a garter toss? Yes No
  • Are you having hour d'oeuvre or appetizers? Yes No
  • Are you having a formal sit down dinner? Yes No
  • Will food be served in a buffet line? Yes No
  • Will champaign be brought to each table? Yes No

The Toast to the Bride & Groom - Name(s) and title of those toasting at your reception:

(1) ___________________________________________________________

(2) ___________________________________________________________

(3) ___________________________________________________________

Is your event: Formal | Semi-form | Casual | or theme __________________

What is your final guest count? ___________________

What type(s) of music is/are your favorite(s) and that you most prefer to hear? _______________________ At your reception, Expect Style will play a variety of music to accommodate your guests but will keep your favorite type(s) in mind. On the other hand, is there any type of music or a particular artist/song you would NOT want to hear? __________________________

Do you want your guests to make music requests to the DJ? Yes No

Also, feel free to send us a list of 20-30 songs you would like to hear throughout the evening; send the list via e-mail to Cindy@ExpectStyle.com 3 to 4 weeks before your event. Please review our song selections on our Web site. If you do not see a song, you may need to furnish the music to Expect Style before the date of your event. Or, please check with us to see if we have the song since it may not be listed in our library. As a reminder, we need to have this planning sheet at least 3 weeks before your event for adequate music planning; otherwise, music requests and choices may not be possible.

Fax to Cindy at: (928) 704-3609 OR Mail your completed form to:
Cindy Hanser, CEO
PO Box 10173
Ft. Mojave, AZ 86427

Received by Expect Style on ______________________________

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