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Tip#1 Always,atleastonce,mentionthattheBridalpartylookabsolutelybeautiful/stunning!

MASTEROFCEREMONIES(Wedding)StandardProceduresSTRUCTURALOUTLINE

Thistableshouldbefilledinasnecessary.NB: Reorderingofeventsmayberequired.Thistableisacommonwesternformatonly.

Time EVENTDescription GuestsCalledtoaction? MCrequired? Predinnerdrinks/Canaps

GuestsEnter

OpeningAnnouncementsandHouseKeeping(1)

EntranceofBridalParty(2)

Entres

Speeches(3)

MainMeal

CuttingoftheCake(4)

BridalWaltz(s)(4)

OpenDanceFloor

DesertandCoffee/Tea

ThrowingoftheBouquet/GarterBelt(4)

FarewellCircle/Arch(4)

ClosingRemarks/LastCall(drinks/refreshments)

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Tip#2 Lightentheformalmoodbyaskinganinformalquestion,iseveryonehavingagoodnight/time?orisntthefoodjustsuperbladiesandgentlemen?.

1.OpeningAnnouncements

Outline: Verbatim(toberead/recited)

IntroduceyourselfasMasterofCeremonies,introducetheDJ/BandandFunctionCentrehost/manager(asnecessary).

LadiesandGentlemenmayhaveyourattentionplease.Averygoodevening/afternoonandwelcometotodaysweddingreception.Mynameis_____________andIwillbeyourMasterofceremonies(MC)fortheevening.Pleasedonothesitatetoapproachmetoensureyourabsoluteenjoymentoftodayscelebration;itismyjobtomakesureyouarewellfedandentertained!TobeginwithImustdeliversomequicknotesforhousekeeping:(Listfunctioncentreparticulars).Thankyouverymuchforyourtime,LadiesandGentlemen(a)or(b).

(a) IwillreturntoyoushortlytoannouncethearrivaloftheBridalParty.(Or)

(b) Itisnowtimetoannouncethearrivalofthebridalparty.

NB:Potentialhousekeepingnotes.

LocationofToiletsLocationofExitsLocationofwishingwell/bridalmemorabiliabookSpecialnotesforreceptionformatIntroductionofSpecialguests

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Tip#1 Always,atleastonce,mentionthattheBridalpartylookabsolutelybeautiful/stunning!

2.EntranceofBridalParty

Outline: Verbatim(toberead/recited)

IntroducetheBridalpartyintheorderstipulatedbyweddingplanner/hosts.Thismayneedtobecoordinatedwithhostsandmusic/entertainment.

LadiesandGentlemenmayhaveyourattentionplease.ItisnowtimetointroducetheBridalparty.(Read,inorder,thepositionandnameofeachcouple).Thankyouverymuchforyourtime,LadiesandGentlemen(a)or(b).

(a) Iwillreturntoyoushortlytoannouncetheannounce___________.(Or)

(b) Theentrewillnowbeserved.

NB:Potentialorderforbridalparty.

Order Position Name(s)(insertnameshere)

Firstly,introducingthe FatherandMotheroftheBride

Next,introducingthe FatherandMotheroftheGroom

Next,introducingthe FlowerGirlandPageBoy

Next,introducingthe 3rdBridesmaidandGroomsmen

Next,introducingthe 2ndBridesmaidandGroomsmen

Next,introducingthe BestManandMatronofHonour (Pausebeforeannouncingthisentrance)

Order Position Name(s)(insertnameshere)AndnowladiesandGentlemen,itismygreathonourtointroducetoyou,forthefirsttimeashusbandandwife

TheBrideandGroom

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Tip#2 Lightentheformalmoodbyaskinganinformalquestion,iseveryonehavingagoodnight/time?orisntthefoodjustsuperbladiesandgentlemen?.

3.Speeches

Outline: Verbatim(toberead/recited)

Introducethespeechsegmentoftheformalities,introduceandcomplimenteachspeaker.

LadiesandGentlemenmayhaveyourattentionplease.Itisnowtimeto,astraditiondemands,invitecertainmembersoftheBridalparty,tomakeaddressthepartyandtoasttothegoodhealthofthebrideandgroom.(Read,inorder,thepositionandnameofeachspeaker).Thankyouverymuchforyourtime,LadiesandGentlemen(a)or(b).

(a) Iwillreturntoyoushortlytoannouncetheannounce___________.(Or)

(b) Themainmealwillnowbeserved.

NB:Potentialorderforspeeches.

Order Position Name(s)(insertnameshere)Firstly,tomaketheopeningaddress,Iwouldliketoinvitethe FatheroftheBride ToreplyIwouldliketoinviteournextspeaker,the FatheroftheGroom ToreplyIwouldliketoinviteournextspeaker,the MatronofHonour ToreplyIwouldliketoinviteournextspeaker,the BestMan AndfinallyIwouldliketoinviteourlastspeaker,the Groom Thisordermayvary.

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Tip#1 Always,atleastonce,mentionthattheBridalpartylookabsolutelybeautiful/stunning!

4.OtherAnnouncements

CuttingoftheCake

Outline: Verbatim(toberead/recited)

Announcethecuttingofthecake,remindthegueststhatthisisagoodamateurphotographopportunity.

LadiesandGentlemenmayhaveyourattentionplease.Itisnowtimeforourbrideandgroomto,asone,cuttheirceremonialweddingcake;symbolisingtheirunityinwedlockandthestrengthofbondthatwillovercomeanyobstacles.Asourcouplemakestheirwaytothetable,Iwouldliketoinviteallamateurphotographerstousethisopportunitytotakeapictureofthebrideandgroom,cuttingtheirweddingcake.Thankyouverymuch,LadiesandGentlemen(a)or(b).

(a) Pleasetakeyourseats_________________.(Or)

(b) Itisnowtimeforournextformality.

BridalWaltz

Outline: Verbatim(toberead/recited)Announcethebridalwaltz,monitorthedancefloorandinviteotherstojointhebrideandgroomupontherequestofthecouple.

LadiesandGentlemen,Itisnowtimeforourbrideandgroomto,handinhand,maketheirwaytothedancefloor.Itismygreatpleasuretointroducetoyou,dancingforthefirsttimeandHusbandandWife,thebrideandgroom.(Inviteothercouplestothedancefloor).Thankyouverymuch,LadiesandGentlemen(a)or(b).

(a) Pleasetakeyourseats_________________.(Or)

(b) Desertwillbeservedshortly,pleaseenjoythemusic.

NB:Potentialdancingcoupleorder.

ParentsoftheBrideandGroomBridalPartyAllothercomers

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Tip#2 Lightentheformalmoodbyaskinganinformalquestion,iseveryonehavingagoodnight/time?orisntthefoodjustsuperbladiesandgentlemen?.

BouquetandGarterBelt

Outline: Verbatim(toberead/recited)Afunformality,invitesinglemenandwomentothefloorforthethrowingofthegarter/bouquetrespectively.

LadiesandGentlemenmayhaveyourattentionplease.Itisnowtimeforourcoupletosharetheirnewlyfoundluckinlovewiththesinglesamongstus!Iwouldliketoinviteallthesinglemen/womentothedancefloor.

Takeitaway___________________________________.

FarewellCircle/Arch

Outline: Verbatim(toberead/recited)Anemotionalformalitythatallowsthegueststofarewellthecouple.

LadiesandGentlemenmayhaveyourattentionplease.Pleasemakeyourwaytothe______________whereIcouldlikeyoutoconvergeandformafarewellcircle/arch.Thisisnowyouropportunitytoformallyfarewellthesinglefriendorrelationyouonceknewandwelcomeourbrideandgroomintothelivesofyourfriendsandfamilyashusbandandwife.