The assistant knows that the very last thing I will say is Bon Appetit. On behalf of Scott and Rebecca, I invite you to sit back, relax, and let’s have some fun.

I am John, and I will be your DJ and MC this evening. A catering team member will visit your table to invite you to the buffet. “Ladies and gentlemen, Scott and Rebecca have a great evening of entertainment planned for you. VIPs, wedding parties, and immediate family typically go first. This means finding out the preferred order for food service. We do not call people to the buffet on the microphone. If it is a buffet-style meal, we invite guests to the buffet. Often, we will be told one thing on our planner and another the day of. I always check with the catering manager or coordinator on the day off to see if that has changed. We ask for that information on our timeline planner and if we are expected to release tables. “Before we begin dinner service, we will have a blessing offered by Neal.”ĭinner will be seated and served buffet style. “Our next toast will be given by the Best Man Tyler.” I then hand her a microphone while I keep the one I have been using and stand far to the side and out of the photos. The first toast will be given to my Maid of Honor, Marissa.” “Ladies and gentlemen, we will start the reception with a few toasts. (Photographers like that.) And to remember to take their drink with them when they come up to make the toast. I will also remind those giving the toast that they should stand next to the newlyweds when giving the toast. I will then get their drink and place it at their table as they dance their First Dance. If there is nothing for the bride and groom to toast with, I will mention that to the venue manager if this is a served toast, or I will tell the bride and groom that when I line them up for the Grand Entrance and find out what they would like to drink. I will also walk to the bride and groom's table to make sure they have something to toast with. Here are my announcements for each of these events: Toastsīefore the introductions, I asked the venue if this would be a poured-and-served toast or if guests would toast with whatever beverage they had been drinking. I then make my way toward their sweetheart or wedding party table for the following announcement, which will include the following: toast, Blessing, or Dinner. Once they have completed their Dance, I ask the crowd to give them a round of applause (only if they are not clapping). “And now, dancing their First Dance together as husband and wife, Mr. Let the couple make their way to the center of the dance floor and then fade from the intro song into their First Dance song. Often the couple will go from the Grand Entrance to their First Dance. Please rise, and let’s blow the roof off this place as I present Mr. “And now, ladies and gentlemen, the reason we are all here. I again gesture to my assistant to make the song change. I pause for a moment to let the song play and to let the moment breathe. “The Maid of Honor is Marissa, escorted by Best man Tyler.”Īt this point, there is a song change for the bride and groom. “Keep the applause going for Kristen and Josh.” “Give it up for Lindsay and her escort Brandon.” “Now presenting the Bridesmaids and Groomsmen.” “These two had big jobs today give it up for Flower Girl: Ashley & Ring Bearer: Jacob!” Make it clear to your assistant when you need them to change themes. If there is a song change for the wedding party, I cue my assistant to change songs with a finger point or head nod. “And now introducing the bride's parents, Tori and Tony Belcher.” “Ladies in gentlemen, allow me to present the groom's parents, Rebecca & Tim Yeager.” (Start parent’s intro music if applicable) If the parents are part of the introductions, the proper order is the groom’s parents, followed by the bride's parents. “Ok, hit it, Sheila!” (Use their name.) Wedding Party Introductions I then turn to my assistant, who is using the music, and say:

When they come in, I want you to make a lot of noise. “The newlyweds and wedding party are just outside those doors. “Yes! That is the kind of enthusiasm I like to hear!” (My voice goes up when I say “wedding reception,” which typically causes guests to cheer and applaud.) “Good evening, everyone, and welcome to Jamie and Jim’s wedding reception!”

Script for wedding reception emcee