Mixed Company usually starts the second set off with a wide variety of musical styles ranging from great oldies and swing to party favorites. This is when a band gets to know the crowd and establish some guidelines regarding what songs should be played later. Again, allowing the band to continue to build the momentum of the party and raise each set to another level of intensity. A good time to have the bouquet toss, garter toss, etc. is during the band's third and final break. The band will come back and keep the crowd dancing while the bride and groom make their plans for the big getaway.
Most bands arrive two to even four hours early to unload and set up their sound and lighting system.
Next they will perform a sound check. After sound check, the band has just enough time to change clothes. I don't like to take the risk of having members of the band leave the reception facility to go find something to eat. If there is no buffet, you might plan to provide a sandwich tray in a break room. However, if you send the band to the break room for their food, you will not have access to them in case you need to make an announcement or someone needs to make a toast.