Here’s what a full wedding experience at Fleur de Lis looks like — typically spanning 4.5 to 5 or more hours from ceremony to grand send-off: 

• Bridal party arrives and gets ready in the bridal suite (mimosa bar included). Groom’s party gets ready in the groom’s suite. 
• Ceremony — approximately 15–30 minutes, coordinated by our bridal team with sound, music, and chair setup handled by us. 

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• Immediately after the ceremony, guests are ushered into the reception space where hand-passed appetizers begin, the bar opens, and buffets are fully staffed. Guests are never standing around waiting. 
• The Fairytale Dinner — while guests enjoy cocktail hour, the bride and groom are escorted to a private area where our staff serves them a personal meal, with aprons provided so nothing spills on their attire. This intimate 10-minute experience is one of the most cherished moments of the evening. 
• Grand entrance, first dance, father-daughter dance, mother-son dance, and any other special dances. 
• Cake cutting, garter and bouquet toss, open dancing. 
• Grand send-off — guests gather outside for the couple’s exit. 

From ceremony start through grand send-off, a typical Fleur de Lis wedding spans 4.5–5+ hours. Our 3-hour reception time is the guest experience in the ballroom — the ceremony, Fairytale Dinner, and grand send-off are all additional time on top of that.