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EMCEE SAMPLE SCRIPT –
A Step by Step Wedding Reception Program Guide
for the Wedding Master of Ceremonies
A really superb wedding
master of ceremonies
script is manna from
heaven for any first
timer given the task of
emceeing a wedding,
wouldn't you think?
After all, nobody's
addicted to the Wedding Cake Gallery
struggle. Of course,
we'd all prefer to have the wedding reception
program emceed by Billy Crystal with all the WEDDING CEREMONY
PROGRAMS
production values the Oscars are renowned for (a
wedding to remember – in a good way), but reality
usually does come with a little more elbow grease
and this is no exception.
I’m also sure most of us have heard of, or been to
weddings where the would-be wedding MC has one
too many shots of Dutch Courage and makes a meal
of the job instead of the dinner – complete with off Wedding Program Examples
colour jokes about the bride or her mother.
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GUIDE
Perhaps even worse, the wedding
MC has been dragooned at the last Clickthehere to go straight to
beginning of the
minute and resembles a deer Wedding MC Sample script.
caught in the headlights. It is
confidence destroying for the deer
and agonizing for everyone else. Of course, it doesn’t Wedding Ceremony Order of
Service
have to be like that at all.
DIFFERENT BOUQUET TYPES
If you can’t afford a professional emcee, a plethora of
excellent master of ceremonies duties and emcee
tips, a well-prepared wedding reception order of
events and above all, a decent sample emcee script
(below) can turn even old agoraphobic Uncle Bertie
into a smooth and charming wedding master of
ceremony. Of course, this takes time and lots of
practice. It is a big production and the more time
taken, the smoother it will be. Remember, if other
people have done it, you can do it too.
Above all, rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. You should
know weeks in advance about the venue, the order of
events, the speech-makers. It is advisable to give
them a few pointers on what to speak about. Wedding Bouquet Types
WEDDING RECEPTION
TIMELINE
Wedding Emcee Sample Script
Bear in mind, this sample emcee
script template below is only a
guide. I have followed the general
wedding reception order of events Wedding Reception Order of
Events
with thanks and
acknowledgments to the wedding WEDDING DECORATIONS
party. It is neither mandatory, nor
desirable for the Emcee to quote
verbatim from the script (unless
both the MC and the script are
brilliant). Some things look good
in a script but sound stiff and stilted when spoken. A
guide is just there to ensure nothing is overlooked or
left to chance.
It is recommended the reception program and script
is prepared weeks in advance so the Emcee can
familiarize himself with the flow of events. There are
basic instructions to give a broader view on how to
present each part.
There! Now you have some of the basics. Before you
Decorating Wedding Receptions
can develop your emcee sample script, you will need
your order of wedding reception timeline. This is the EMCEE SCRIPT
framework around which you will craft your master of
ceremonies wedding reception script.
Here is a master ceremonies guide I’ve put together
to help spur your imagination.
MC Script Starts Here
Master Of Ceremonies Welcome
Master of Ceremonies Script
'Good evening ladies and gentleman,
friends and loved ones, welcome to WEDDING PHOTO CHECKLIST
Winona and Derek's Nuptial Dinner
Reception. My name is Robert, and I have
been asked by our lovely bride, the former
Miss Walker, now Mrs Winona McGregor &
her husband Derek, to be your Emcee
tonight and they would like to extend their thanks for
attending their nuptial celebrations tonight.' Wedding Photography Checklist
'Dinner will commence very soon, so we ask that
DIY WEDDING MAKEUP
everyone make their way to their seats and make
your selves comfortable as we begin our celebration
with a wedding prayer.'
A WEDDING PRAYER Do It Yourself Wedding Makeup
Lord, behold our family here assembled. ONLINE ANNOUNCEMENTS
We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
for the love that unites us,
for the peace accorded us this day,
for the hope with which we expect the morrow,
for the health, the work, the food,
and the bright skies that make our lives
delightful;
for our friends in all parts of the earth.
Amen
Robert Louis Stevenson
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Introduction of the Wedding Party
Gift List By Year
Parents of the Bride
1st 11th 25th
`Thank you Ladies and Gentlemen. Please be on your 2nd 12th 30th
3rd 13th 35th
feet as we welcome the bridal party. Put your hands 4th 14th 40th
together for our hosts, the mother and father of the 5th 15th 45th
bride. As you all know, the day your little girl gets 6th
7th
16th
17th
50th
55th
married is the happiest day of the century for every 8th 18th 60th
doting parent and don’t they look radiant? Thank you 9th 19th 70th
10th 20th Favors
Brian & Lily Walker, we can see where the bride got
Anniversary Symbols
her good looks from. I’m not saying which, you both
look wonderful tonight.’ (wide applause)
"SPOT THE DIFFERENCE"
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Parents of the Groom Your browser isn't running scripts,
so you can't see the before and
`And now, here come the parents of the groom, after retouching shot.
looking happy and proud. Please welcome Michael &
Maria McGregor. Derek’s parents just got back from
trekking in Nepal to be here for their son’s wedding. A
big hand for Michael & Maria McGregor, Parents of the
Groom.’
Matron of Honor
`And now we come to the Matron of Honor, Meagan
McGregor. It’s been said that Meagan is chosen for
her ability to outthink, outrun and generally
outwrestle anything with up to eight legs that stands Have your Photo's Retouched
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in the way of a smooth-running wedding. In Meagan’s Before & After Gallery
case, she’s also the Bride’s Auntie. A tremendous grip
on the woman as well! Let’s hear it for Auntie
Meagan.’ (wide applause)
Best Man
`Now we come to our Best Man, Ladies and
Gentlemen, Orlando Jones by name. The Best Man
isn’t just there to pass the ring to the groom. He’s
there to put his body on the line for his best friend.
Greater love hath no man, they say. He also assures
us, he really is the best man. We can’t wait for his
speech and wise counsel. Let’s hear it for Orlando.’
(wide applause)
(The Bridesmaids and Groomsmen)
`Now we come to the Bridesmaids and Groomsmen.
They are the understudies for the Bride and Groom. If
the Bride and Groom chickened out, it’d be two of you
tying the knot in their place! There’s a sobering
thought.’
First Bridesmaid
`So without further ado and just a little nepotism, we
have Winona’s younger sister Emmeline Walker our
first bridesmaid. Gentlemen, Emmeline is single and
taking a break from her career as a ballerina to
concentrate on bringing home a gold medal at the
next Olympics for gymnastics. Let’s hear it for wee
Emmeline!’ (wide applause)
Second Bridesmaid
`Our second bridesmaid, Mary Jo Zimakowski has
known Winona since they were in high school
together and as usual, Mary Jo says she has Winona’s
back. Let’s hear it for Mary Jo.’ (more applause)
Third Bridesmaid
`Our last bridesmaid has watched `Twenty Seven
Dresses’ five times. This is her twelfth time as a
bridesmaid and she’s running out of wardrobe space.
Let’s hear it for Daniela Pavelic. Hope you catch the
bouquet Daniela.’ (wide applause)
First Groomsman
`Our first groomsman is Michael McGregor Junior.
Michael, or Junior as big brother Derek calls him, is
seventeen. He’s single, six foot four and 250 pounds.
His interests are rap music and wrestling. Don’t
anyone let him near a microphone tonight, folks. Let’s
hear it for Junior. ‘ (wide applause)
Second Groomsman
`Our next groomsman is Jim Mellor. Our Jimmy’s a
hairdresser who specializes in some of the more
exotic punk rock styles you might see in the music
industry. Imagine a cross between Salvador Dali and
Edward Scissorhands. Jimmy also did our bride’s hair
tonight. Nice job, by the way. A big hand for our
second Groomsman! ‘ (applause)
Third Groomsman
`Our last groomsman, Alan Peterson has known our
Groom, Derek ever since they got arrested for
brawling at a football match over ten years ago. It’s
amazing the things that bring people together. Let’s
have a big hand for Alan our third groomsman.’
Entrance of the Bride and Groom
`And now the big moment, Ladies and Gentleman,
our bride and groom Winona and Derek! Doesn’t she
look beautiful? She’s been practising her bouquet-
throwing and hopes to give a good account of herself
when the moment comes. As for the groom, look at
him! He scrubs well for a guy who gets into football
brawls, doesn’t he? Ladies and Gentleman, a big hand
for Winona and Derek!’. (wide applause)
Father of the Bride’s Speech and a Prayer of Grace
`Ladies and Gentlemen, please take your seats as we
hear a few words a prayer of thanks for God’s grace
from our host, the Father of the Bride – Brian Walker!’
Dinner
(Dinner is served)
Cutting of the Wedding Cake
`Gentlemen and gentlewomen!
Could we have your attention
for a moment for the cutting of
the cake. For those unfortunate
souls who are on a diet,
tonight’s not your night. The
cake was baked by or Matron of
Honor Meagan McGregor with
her own fair and surprisingly
strong hand and she’ll be round your tables to make
sure you all have your share. Friends please be up
and standing for the cutting of the cake.
Now all of those taking pictures, be sure you’re ready
for the photo-opportunity. Derek make sure you have
a firm hand on the cake with your beloved bride. ‘
(the cake is cut)
`Thank you Ladies and Gentlemen.’
Best Man's Toast to the Bride and the Groom
`Ladies and Gentlemen, a moment’s
pause for the best man Orlando Jones.
As you all know, it is customary for the
best man to reveal rare insights into
the make-up of the groom, to share
with us, the inklings and foibles that
make our beloved groom Derek, the
man he is. In other words, an exposè!
Ladies and Gentlemen, the best man!’
Bridal Waltz - First Dance
`Ladies and Gentlemen, we now come to that very
special part of every wedding party, steeped in
symbolism. The Bridal Waltz. This is the moment
when the groom walks his bride to the dance floor
and they begin a dance that will last the rest of their
lives. Put your hands together for Winona and Derek
as they begin their special waltz as husband and wife.’
Bouquet Throw
`Ok now it’s time for a little fun,
because it’s time for the
traditional throwing of the
Bouquet. For those of you who’ve
seen the running of the bulls at
Pamplona, it’s a little similar.
There’s always a little risk for the
lasses determined to get the
bouquet in their clutches. It’s also
the real reason you see so many
high heels shoes tonight. As you
know, traditionally the young lady who successfully
catches the bouquet in mid-flight is a certainty to
make her own way down the aisle.
I’d like to request all the single ladies to step forward
for the bouquet throw. The married ladies who’ve
sneaked on, don’t be greedy. This is for single women
only. Our lovely and charming bride Winona has been
practising this throw all summer, so give yourselves
some elbow room.’
(to the bride) `Winona, if you’d be so kind…..’
(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee bravely motions all the
single ladies forward)
`Ladies take your place behind the bride and be
prepared to jump high. Fortune favors the brave! At
the count of three, the bride will throw her bouquet.
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s all count together.
Are you ready Ladies? Would you just look at the
concentration. There’s some determined women out
there. The countdown! One, Two, Three! What a
throw, ladies and gentlemen.’
(Bride throws the bouquet and it is caught)
We have a winner! We’ll have the Best Man cleaned
and brought to your table later.
Garter Toss
Ladies and Gentlemen, here’s where
things get serious. It’s time for the
Garter toss. I understand some of
the guys jumping for the garter have
been in training for months.
Underneath those tuxedos, we’re talking washboard
abs, bulging biceps, nerves of steel. We’ve got
Olympic gymnasts, high-jumpers, Morris dancers.
These guys are ripped and ready to rumble!
Remember gentlemen this is serious business. The
guy who catches the garter is destined for the altar
next!
Now while the groom retrieves the garter, don’t let
any of those garter jumpers melt into the crowd.
We have the garter. Get ready gentlemen.
(Groom throws the garter and it is caught)
We have another winner! We have the next groom. I
hope that preacher hasn’t left the room. Let’s hear it
for our winners. (wide applause)
Message of Thanks from the Newlyweds – Groom
Ladies and Gentlemen, please stand by for a few
words of thanks from our new Groom, Derek
McGregor.
Closing Remarks
Well I guess that’s about everything ladies and
gentlemen we have finally come to the end of our
program. It has been a great day and a wonderful
evening with you all. Again thank you all for your
presence. God bless and Goodnight to each and
everyone.
MC Script Ends Here
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