Relax!
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This book provides you all of the checklists to follow, forms to fill in, ideas and advice to settle your nerves . And, it’s all based on the experience of a seasoned Master of Ceremonies (MC or Emcee). We’ll go through what your job is, when things need to be done, what options you have, what can go wrong, and how to prevent most of the disasters before anyone notices. You’ll also find scripts and samples of what to say, how to say it and when to say it. Plus many great ideas that are easy to implement in order for you to make this wedding reception a most memorable day. 4
Table of Contents
The Set Up The two most memorable parts of the Wedding Day? (p. 10) The Wedding MC To The Rescue! (p. 14) Duties and Responsibilities (p. 12)
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Part One – The Pre-Reception Plan Checklist # 1-2-3
V.I.P. (Very Important People) (p. 16-18)
Checklist # 4
Interview Questions (p. 19)
Checklist # 5
Main Activities (p. 20)
Checklist # 6
Introductions (p. 21)
Checklist # 7-8
The Program Options (p. 22-23)
Checklist # 9
Toasts & Speeches (p. 24)
Checklist #10
Head Table Seating & Introductions (p. 29-34)
Checklist #11
Acknowledgements (p.35)
Checklist #12
Out-Of-Town Guests (p. 37)
Part Two – The Reception Master Checklist
Reception Program (p. 40-45)
Prepare Yourself
Stand and Deliver! (p. 48-53)
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The Two Most Memorable Parts of
The Wedding Day? Simple! The two most memorable parts of the Wedding Day are the wedding ceremony and the wedding reception!
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The wedding ceremony is often remembered for all the right reasons – the Bride is beautiful and the Groom is handsome! Then it’s the music, the walk up the aisle, the flower girl and ring bearer and how glamorous everyone looked. Even a slight slip with the vows or a miscue with a ring will soon be forgotten. The wedding reception is often remembered for all the wrong reasons – the tasteless jokes, the long-winded toasts, people unsure of what is happening next, no one seeming to be in charge. Even a great cake cutting ceremony, a great meal and beautiful first dance, will soon be forgotten. Time was spent preparing for the ceremony. Time was spent selecting menu items, wine, music, centerpieces and decorations. Too bad, very little time was spent preparing a list of who would speak, when they would speak, and who Toasts who! 10
Toasts & Speeches Why are they asked to do a Toast?
One might ask what is the purpose of each of the people being asked to give a toasts? Do they have to give this toast? No they don’t have to give a toasts – it is according to the wishes of the Bride and Groom. As for what they may want to include in their little, short, brief, fun, inspiring speech and toast ...
Father of the Bride (or Mother)
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Offers A Toast to the Bride (or the Couple) Tradition has it that it is the Father of the bride who begins the speeches and toasts. The reason? Tradition has it that he has paid for the wedding and therefore should get to welcome everyone to this gala event. Also, because the focus is traditionally on the fact that the Bride has found her true love and that daddy should be so proud that he is bursting with enthusiasm to let the world know.
In any event, the Father of the Bride may appreciate being the first to officially welcome all the guests to this special day and also welcome his new son-in-law to the family. Yes, the final goal for the Father is to provide a toast to the Bride OR to the new couple. Have everyone stand and join in a toast to the Bride: “To the lovely Donna.” or “To Ken and Donna.”
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