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The document provides a script for an emcee at a wedding reception. It outlines the order of events including introductions, blessings, dinner, speeches, cake cutting, first dances, father/daughter and mother/son dances, and opening the dancing to all guests. The emcee's role is to smoothly guide the reception through these moments and keep the evening flowing according to the couple's wishes.

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MC Script

The document provides a script for an emcee at a wedding reception. It outlines the order of events including introductions, blessings, dinner, speeches, cake cutting, first dances, father/daughter and mother/son dances, and opening the dancing to all guests. The emcee's role is to smoothly guide the reception through these moments and keep the evening flowing according to the couple's wishes.

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EMCEE

SCRIPT

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PRE-INTRO BLESSING / TOAST
(if applicable)
“Good evening everyone, welcome to the (name of “At this time I would like to ask (name of person giving
venue), my name is _____, I will be your Emcee for the the blessing) to come to the podium to say our blessing
(Surnames of couple) reception. I’ve been informed that before our meal.”…. (Find the person)….”Let’s give them a
the wedding party is on their way… in the meantime, nice round of applause.” After the blessing…” “Thank you
if you could kindly take your seats that would be very much (name of person).”
wonderful. I will be getting back to you in a few minutes.”

DINNER
INTRODUCTIONS
“It looks like we are ready for this evening’s meal …
Before you start, get everyone’s attention by stopping Tonight’s meal will be (mention dinner style, i.e. plated,
the cocktail music and saying…. “Ladies and Gentlemen, buffet etc.). “The bar will remain (mention if it will be
it looks like our wedding party has arrived…if I could closed or open) throughout dinner and you are more
please have everyone’s attention.” Repeat as many than welcome to order a drink directly from your server
times as necessary until everyone is quiet. (music cue) (if applicable).” “You know folks the only thing we are
“Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to missing is our couple’s first official kiss of the reception….
the beautiful (name of facility).” “My name is (your first Let’s have a volunteer for our kissing game! (Have the
and last name) and I’ll be your Emcee for the evening. couple stand up). Once again my name is (your name).
“And now… if I could please direct your attention to Sit, back, relax, and enjoy your meal!!!”
the entrance way… It is time to introduce our wedding
party!!!!!” “First we have…. “Next we have… (bridesmaid
/ attendant) being escorted by….(groomsman / DURING DINNER
attendant)…Let’s give them a big hand.” Repeat with
some variation for each couple in the wedding party. It’s Check on the couple and see if they need anything
nice to also include a brief mention of the relationship (drink, announcement etc.). When food is being
to the couple, i.e. cousin, college roommate. Continue delivered, find the first two guests that will be speaking
to prompt for applause at the end of each introduction. and let them know that you’ll be introducing them to
(music cue) “And now…here they are…being introduced speak after everyone’s received their first course. You
for the first time as a married couple… please give them can also let the couple know of the approaching events
a nice standing ovation… (however they’ve told you they if necessary. Make sure photographer/videographer/
want to be introduced)!!!!!! venue is informed of approaching events.

GROUND RULES FIRST SPEECH


“Before we start tonight’s meal, I’d like to go through “Ladies and gentlemen, it looks like we are ready for our
some ground rules for the evening.” first speech of the evening. Without further delay, please
give our (wedding role) a nice round of applause!” After
• Bathroom Location the speech is finished say…. “Let’s give our (wedding
• Smoking Area / Drinking Area role) a nice hand for a great speech!!!!”
• No drinking and driving/Venue to call taxi’s at end of
night Repeat this speech process after each course. Most
• Any Special Announcements, i.e. sign guest book, commonly, you’ll have two speeches after the first
guest gifts course, two speeches after the second course, and
• Flow of evening the couple speak after the dessert course.
• (Optional) Introduce Kissing Game (note that some
venues don’t allow the clinking of glasses)
CUTTING THE CAKE STARTING THE DANCING
Make sure you have consulted with the couple and “Ladies and gentleman, to open up the dance floor for
photographer to see if they are ready for this moment. the evening, I’d like to pass the microphone over to the
“Ladies and gentlemen, at this time it is time for our DJ to get the party started in style! (DJ to introduce
newlyweds to cut the wedding cake. You’re more than themselves and let guests know that requests are
welcome to grab your camera and take pictures for your welcome).“ “It’s time to get this party going. My name is
memories….”. ______ and I’ll be taking danceable requests throughout
the evening. The couple really want to see everyone
get out on the dance floor, so let’s make this a night to
FIRST DANCE remember for them!!”

“And now ladies and gentlemen we would like to bring


OR
out our newlyweds to dance their first dance as a
married couple. Let’s give them a hand.” (cue music)
When finished… “Let’s give our newlyweds a nice hand.” “Ladies and gentlemen, that is the end of our formal
events. Now we would like to open the dancing to
everyone. So, husbands grab your wives, boyfriends
FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE grab your girlfriends and join the newlyweds on the
(if applicable) dance floor for this open slow dance.”
“And now I’d like to ask the father of (Bride’s name) to
escort his daughter to the dance floor for the father/
daughter dance.” When finished… “folks, lets give them
a nice round of applause….the (Bride’s Family Surname)
Family!!!!”

MOTHER/SON DANCE
(if applicable)

“We will now have the Mother/Son dance… so, (Groom’s


name), if you could bring your mom to the dance floor….
(cue music) …. When finished, “ladies and gentlemen,
give the (Groom’s Family Surname) Family a nice round
of applause !!!!!!”

WEDDING PARTY DANCE


(if applicable)
“Now joining the couple on the dance floor will be the
wedding party for… the wedding party dance….here’s a
song picked out for you from the couple. “At this time,
if we could have the entire wedding party out on the
floor!” Another way of doing this is calling the wedding
party by couple and having them dance. (After) “Let’s
give the wedding party a big hand for being such good
friends to the couple!!!!”

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