I’m (emcee’s name) and I’m honoured to be your emcee for tonight. “Once again, a very good evening to everyone! Welcome to the wedding dinner of (name) and (name). Otherwise you can also call them based on their surnames, for instance, “Mr and Mrs Lim”.

It would be nice to go the extra mile and mention their names instead of just saying ‘their parents’. It is also important to acknowledge the presence of important guests (their parents). Thank the guests for taking their time off to attend the wedding. Thank you.”Īfter everyone has taken their seats, the emcee should introduce themselves. “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! As the banquet will be starting shortly, may we request for all guests to be seated please. This should be carried out punctually to ensure there will not be delays in any segments. SegmentĪt the appointed time, the emcee requests for all the guests to take their seats. If you’re the only emcee, you will usually be required to handle both languages. Some couples may choose to get a host each for each language. It will usually be done in both English and their mother tongue language. This is a sample that you can refer to and make changes accordingly. It may be easier for you to follow through and keep track of time if you separate your script into different segments. When you have the details, it’s time to start writing your script. Find out if there are any specific moments you should know about. Other than the wedding planner, other vendors you should also communicate with include the restaurant or hotel manager, photographer, videographer and performance band if any. This allows for the cake to be set up promptly while the emcee hosts. For instance, while preparing for the cake cutting ceremony, you can use hand signals to get each other’s attention. It’ll be good to meet with the wedding planner and coordinate some cues to use on the actual day. To ensure a wedding goes smoothly through, other wedding vendors also play major roles. While there may be a fixed flow and script, you can also prepare some jokes to add spontaneity and spice up the atmosphere. Some couples may also have games, dances or audience interactions planned. General segments you can expect are speeches by the couple and some of their loved ones, cake cutting and yum seng ceremonies. Make sure you understand the plan and the flow of events that the couple wants. Double check with the couple while planning to prevent such situations!ĭifferent wedding couples may have different programs for their wedding banquet. While some may laugh it off, it can lead to awkward situations. You don’t want to mispronounce the names of their loved ones in front of them and everyone. These could be the couple’s parents, grandparents or significant friends. Know the important names on your wedding emcee scriptĮnsure that you recognise important guests. When everyone is on the same page, the wedding will be able to flow more smoothly without hiccups. Also check if they have any taboo subjects or topics that they want to avoid. To make the speech more personalised to the couple, get to understand any personal stories they have. Get to know who’s going to give a speech and the order of speakers too.

You should discuss the flow of the wedding to be able to plan your speech more effectively. It’s important to understand what tone and theme they are going for. Their wedding should be centered around them. The couple are the main characters for their big day. Know the important names on your wedding emcee script.

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