Brides often ask us to explain the proper way to
introduce the wedding party at the reception.
Our first suggestion is to insure that the time lag between ceremony end
and reception start, is kept to a minimum.
Work with the photographer to have the post ceremony photos taken as
quickly as possible so that guests are not waiting for events to begin.
If both sets of parents are going to be held up at the
church for a bit, it is wise to ask a couple to serve as host and hostess until
parents can arrive at the reception site.
While guests are waiting for the bridal party to arrive,
they should be served appetizers and drinks.
Once the bridal party arrives at the reception, the
bandleader or the maitre d’ or master of
ceremonies for the evening, asks everyone to stand while he introduces each of
the members of the party. Since the
bride and groom are the stars of the event, they are introduced last. Parents of the bride, parents of the groom,
the ring bearer and flower girl, the bridesmaids and groomsmen, the best man
and maid of honor are introduced in that order, followed by the bride and
groom. Be sure to check the names on the
list for correct spelling and pronunciation when you provide the names to the
person in charge of introductions.
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