Houston Wedding Reception Planning

Reception planning advice by Houston wedding photographer includes grand entrance, dances, toasts, meal, cake cutting, bouquet, and garter information.

Sample Schedule Sample schedule outlines recommendations for entrances, dances, toasts, meals, table photos, cake cutting, bouquet tosses, and garter tosses.

Grand Entrance The reception grand entrance is a couple's formal introduction to wedding guests and family. The couple is often preceded by the wedding party.

First Dance Reception first dance information and recommendations for this wedding reception tradition that signals the dance floor opening. Show off your steps!

Hora The hora is a Jewish tradition where guests form a circle, hold hands, and then form concentric circles and perform a loosely choreographed dance.

Parent Dances Reception parent dances are symbolic traditions. Twirl your parents and I'll create meaningful wedding photographs.

Toasts & Speeches Amazing reception moments when the wedding couple, parents, the maid of honor, the best man, and friends share beautiful, heartfelt words.

Meal Couples and guests enjoy their meal service undisturbed by wedding photographers—because photographing people eating is never pretty.

Table Photos Visit each reception table and greet guests formally or informally. Some cultures also encourage table toasts.

Slideshow Recommendations Pro tips for making your own wedding reception slideshow. Remember that short is better long—at least for slideshows.

Same Day Edit Avoid same-day edits so your wedding reception doesn't become a photographer or videographer sales tool.

Photo Booth Reception photo booth locations affect decor and guest participation. Balance wedding celebration needs against your aesthetic preferences.

Cake Cutting Consider an early cake cutting tradition. Your family members and reception guests—both young and old—will thank you.

Bouquet Toss Wedding tips help make your reception bouquet toss more memorable. Both classic and modern brides call the single ladies.

Garter Toss Although some couples don't include garter tosses on their reception, wedding photographers like me still love photographing them. Toss away!

Dancing Let your friends, guests, and family show offer their best dance floor moves and I'll be there capturing amazing reception images. Let's dance!

• Schedule
• Getting Ready
• First Look
• Wedding Party
• Ceremony
• Family Portraits
• Reception