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After the social (cocktail) hour, guests will be invited to take their seats
in the reception area. Depending on the number of guests, this should take about
ten minutes. While the guests are being seated, the person doing your
introductions will be getting the bridal party in order. As soon as guests are
seated and the bridal party is in order, the introductions should begin.
Ideally, your DJ or bandleader is in charge of making these introductions
because this creates the smoothest transition from music to each introduction.
There are some halls that like to have their own banquet director announce the
bridal party. In a situation like that, you should make the final decision as to
who should have this responsibility.
Here is a suggestion, when you compile a list of your bridal party names (for
the announcer), you may want to write down something about each person so your
guests will know why that person is special to you. Whether it is funny or
sentimental, everyone will enjoy this personal touch.
Introductions are usually performed in this
order:
1. Grandparents
A grandmother should always be escorted. (Grandparents can also be introduced
from their table).
2. Parents of the Bride
3. Parents of the Broom
If there is an extended family.
The bride's mother and her escort are introduced first.
Next, the bride's dad with whomever he is escorting.
Then, the groom's mother with her escort.
Last, the groom's father with whomever he is escorting. (A mother should
always be escorted).
4. Flower Girl with Ring Bearer
5. Jr. Bridesmaid and Jr. Usher
6. Bridesmaids and Ushers (If there is an extra maid or
usher, three people could be announced together).
7. Maid or Matron of Honor and Best Man
8. The Bride and Groom
The music: Instrumentals (with no vocalist singing) are usually played for
the introductions. Choose two songs, one for the bridal party and one for the
bride and groom.
You may want to consider a song that is unique and personal, especially for
the introduction of the bride and groom. For example a bride and groom that are
in the Navy might choose "Anchors Away!"
About six weeks before your wedding date, you should have a meeting with the
person doing the introductions. At that meeting, go over the names and order of
all who will be introduced.
Don't worry if on your wedding day there is a last minute change. A
Professional bandleader or DJ should have no problem at all making the changes.
Lastly, if you don't want all the above people introduced, it is perfectly
fine to have just the bride and groom introduced.
It is your special day to share with your friends and family however you
choose.
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