Sorrento Reception Lounge                                                              

We at the Sorrento Reception Lounge know that your Wedding Reception is a special celebration of your marriage, shared in a social atmosphere with your family and friends.

The Sorrento Reception Lounge has been established for a over a quarter of a century, owned and run by three generations of a family committed to caring for every aspect of your Wedding Reception. We will delight you and your guests with our Special Touches, and organize your evening to run free from hassle and concern.

Your Wedding Reception can be anything you wish, we are only too happy to create a Reception that suites your style and budget. We can take care of all your requirements or be happy to assist you with anything you need to ensure your Wedding Reception is everything you ever dreamed about, and more...        

                            Let us Help You

The key to a successful wedding is based purely on planning. the first step is to put your necessary arrangements into order. It is important to appoint the church or venue where your ceremony will be held and the Reception Venue immediately to secure the date you have chosen.

This wedding check list will help you guide you through the planning ahead.                           

You can tick off each step as you complete them.                           

As soon as possible

3 months before your wedding

Appoint the church or venue

Mail invitations

Book the reception center

Discuss menu with your partner

Choose your wedding party

Compile notice of intended marriage

Appoint ushers and M.C

Up to 12 months before the wedding

Select gifts for attendants 

Select your bridal gown

Arrange pre-wedding parties

Select your bridesmaid's dresses     

Select grooms and groomsmen's suits

1 month before the wedding

Book photographer

Confirm menu with reception venue

Book videographer

Have final gown fitting

Book wedding cars

Arrange suit pick up

Order your wedding cake

Hair dresser/make-up/manicure trial

Book florist

Confirm details with the florist

Book make-up artist

Book hairdresser

2 weeks before the wedding

Select honeymoon location

Compile seating arrangements

Book music

Confirm number of guests

Order Invitations

Organize press announcements

Confirm all services

6 months before our wedding

Arrange final fittings

Compile your guest list

Finalize honey moon arrangements 

Select your wedding rings

Wedding rehearsal

Register bridal registry

                       

                          SPEECH  LIST

There are mainly two types of formats regarding the speeches.

The first is the tradition speech list:

  1. Toast to the Bride and Groom ( usually the MC or close friend or family member )

  2. Groom responds... and then proposes a toast to the bridesmaids

  3. Bestman responds on behalf of the bridal party

  4. Toast to the Brides parents ( usually a close friend or family member )

  5. Brides father responds

  6. Toast to the Grooms parents ( usually a close friend or family member )

  7. Grooms father responds

  8. Open the floor for any other speakers

  9.  Telegrams

Modern speech list:

  1. Toast to the Bride and Groom, usually the brides father of close friend or family member.                

  2. Groom responds (he must thank the parents and bridesmaids                                                     

  3. Bestman responds on behalf of the bridal party                                                                           

  4. Telegrams

" If the bride would like to speak it is usually done after the grooms speech."