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MASTEROFCEREMONIES(Wedding)
StandardProcedures

STRUCTURALOUTLINE

Thistableshouldbefilledinasnecessary.
NB:

Reorderingofeventsmayberequired.Thistableisacommonwesternformatonly.

GuestsCalledtoaction?

MC
required?

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)

Time

EVENTDescription

Tip#1 Always,atleastonce,mentionthattheBridalpartylookabsolutelybeautiful/stunning!

1.OpeningAnnouncements

Outline:

Verbatim(toberead/recited)

IntroduceyourselfasMasterof
Ceremonies,introducetheDJ/Bandand
FunctionCentrehost/manager(as
necessary).

LadiesandGentlemenmayhaveyourattentionplease.Averygood
evening/afternoonandwelcometotodaysweddingreception.Mynameis
_____________andIwillbeyourMasterofceremonies(MC)fortheevening.
Pleasedonothesitatetoapproachmetoensureyourabsoluteenjoymentof
todayscelebration;itismyjobtomakesureyouarewellfedand
entertained!

TobeginwithImustdeliversomequicknotesforhousekeeping:

(Listfunctioncentreparticulars).

Thankyouverymuchforyourtime,LadiesandGentlemen(a)or(b).

(a) IwillreturntoyoushortlytoannouncethearrivaloftheBridalParty.
(Or)
(b) Itisnowtimetoannouncethearrivalofthebridalparty.

NB:Potentialhousekeepingnotes.

LocationofToilets
LocationofExits
Locationofwishingwell/bridalmemorabiliabook
Specialnotesforreceptionformat
IntroductionofSpecialguests

Tip#2 Lightentheformalmoodbyaskinganinformalquestion,iseveryonehavingagoodnight/time?orisntthe
foodjustsuperbladiesandgentlemen?.

2.EntranceofBridalParty

Outline:

Verbatim(toberead/recited)

IntroducetheBridalpartyintheorder
stipulatedbyweddingplanner/hosts.
Thismayneedtobecoordinatedwith
hostsandmusic/entertainment.

LadiesandGentlemenmayhaveyourattentionplease.Itisnowtimeto
introducetheBridalparty.

(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

Andnowladiesand
Gentlemen,itismygreat
TheBrideandGroom
honourtointroduceto
you,forthefirsttimeas
husbandandwife

Name(s)(insertnameshere)

Tip#1 Always,atleastonce,mentionthattheBridalpartylookabsolutelybeautiful/stunning!

3.Speeches

Outline:

Introducethespeechsegmentofthe
formalities,introduceandcompliment
eachspeaker.

Verbatim(toberead/recited)
LadiesandGentlemenmayhaveyourattentionplease.Itisnowtimeto,as
traditiondemands,invitecertainmembersoftheBridalparty,tomake
addressthepartyandtoasttothegoodhealthofthebrideandgroom.

(Read,inorder,thepositionandnameofeachspeaker).

Thankyouverymuchforyourtime,LadiesandGentlemen(a)or(b).

(a) Iwillreturntoyoushortlytoannouncetheannounce___________.
(Or)
(b) Themainmealwillnowbeserved.

NB:Potentialorderforspeeches.
Order

Position

Firstly,tomaketheopening
address,Iwouldliketoinvitethe

FatheroftheBride

ToreplyIwouldliketoinviteour
nextspeaker,the

FatheroftheGroom

ToreplyIwouldliketoinviteour
nextspeaker,the

MatronofHonour

ToreplyIwouldliketoinviteour
nextspeaker,the

BestMan

Groom

AndfinallyIwouldliketoinviteour
lastspeaker,the

Name(s)(insertnameshere)

Thisordermayvary.

Tip#2 Lightentheformalmoodbyaskinganinformalquestion,iseveryonehavingagoodnight/time?orisntthe
foodjustsuperbladiesandgentlemen?.

4.OtherAnnouncements

CuttingoftheCake
Outline:

Verbatim(toberead/recited)

Announcethecuttingofthecake,
remindthegueststhatthisisagood
amateurphotographopportunity.

LadiesandGentlemenmayhaveyourattentionplease.Itisnowtimeforour
brideandgroomto,asone,cuttheirceremonialweddingcake;symbolising
theirunityinwedlockandthestrengthofbondthatwillovercomeany
obstacles.Asourcouplemakestheirwaytothetable,Iwouldliketoinviteall
amateurphotographerstousethisopportunitytotakeapictureofthebride
andgroom,cuttingtheirweddingcake.

Thankyouverymuch,LadiesandGentlemen(a)or(b).

(a) Pleasetakeyourseats_________________.
(Or)
(b) Itisnowtimeforournextformality.

BridalWaltz
Outline:

Verbatim(toberead/recited)

Announcethebridalwaltz,monitorthe
dancefloorandinviteotherstojointhe
brideandgroomupontherequestofthe
couple.

LadiesandGentlemen,Itisnowtimeforourbrideandgroomto,handin
hand,maketheirwaytothedancefloor.Itismygreatpleasuretointroduce
toyou,dancingforthefirsttimeandHusbandandWife,thebrideandgroom.

(Inviteothercouplestothedancefloor).

Thankyouverymuch,LadiesandGentlemen(a)or(b).

(a) Pleasetakeyourseats_________________.
(Or)
(b) Desertwillbeservedshortly,pleaseenjoythemusic.

NB:Potentialdancingcoupleorder.
ParentsoftheBrideandGroom
BridalParty
Allothercomers

Tip#1 Always,atleastonce,mentionthattheBridalpartylookabsolutelybeautiful/stunning!

BouquetandGarterBelt
Outline:

Verbatim(toberead/recited)

Afunformality,invitesinglemenand
womentothefloorforthethrowingof
thegarter/bouquetrespectively.

LadiesandGentlemenmayhaveyourattentionplease.Itisnowtimeforour
coupletosharetheirnewlyfoundluckinlovewiththesinglesamongstus!I
wouldliketoinviteallthesinglemen/womentothedancefloor.

Takeitaway___________________________________.

FarewellCircle/Arch
Outline:

Verbatim(toberead/recited)

Anemotionalformalitythatallowsthe
gueststofarewellthecouple.

LadiesandGentlemenmayhaveyourattentionplease.Pleasemakeyourway
tothe______________whereIcouldlikeyoutoconvergeandforma
farewellcircle/arch.Thisisnowyouropportunitytoformallyfarewellthe
singlefriendorrelationyouonceknewandwelcomeourbrideandgroom
intothelivesofyourfriendsandfamilyashusbandandwife.

Tip#2 Lightentheformalmoodbyaskinganinformalquestion,iseveryonehavingagoodnight/time?orisntthe
foodjustsuperbladiesandgentlemen?.