how long do wedding receptions last
Here in Jacksonville, the typical wedding reception lasts between 4 and 5 hours. 1  The type of meal being served. If you are serving a 5-course meal, your dinner will last longer than an hors dâoeuvres reception.  How long your cocktail âhourâ will last. Many couples have a âcocktail hourâ that lasts longer than an actual hour.