Photography by Richard Min
A wedding reception is a party held after the completion of a marriage ceremony. A post-marriage party is usual in most societies and can last anywhere from half an hour to many hours.
Most reception feature a meal, usually either a plated dinner or buffet dinner. Some couples host an hors d'oeuvre reception or a dessert reception.
Before or after a meal, toasts are made by the wedding party wishing the couple well. Traditionally, the speaking parties include the bride's father, groom, the best men (who usually slips in a few goon-natured jokes at the couple's expense) and the maid of honor
After the speeches, the bride and groom begin their first dance, which used to be called the "bridal waltz"; in most contemporary weddings a romantic song is played (common choices include songs by Frank Sinatra, Tony Benett, Etta James, Dean Martin, Barry White, and other standard singers).
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