The list below is a simple order of events for a wedding reception.   ᐅ Receiving Line ᐅ Cocktail Hour for Bride and Groom's Family ᐅ Guest Entrance ᐅ Wedding Party Entrance ᐅ Newlywed Entrance ᐅ Welcome Speech ᐅ Dinner ᐅ Toasts ᐅ First Dance ᐅ Guest Dancing ᐅ Bouquet and Garter Toss ᐅ Cake Cutting ᐅ (Optional) Coffee, tea, and entertainment ᐅ Thank You Speech ᐅ Seeing the bride and groom off (skip the rice and confetti throwing, it's bad for animals and the environment)