Wedding Etiquette
The Arrival
Having been greeted on arrival, your Master of Ceremonies will lead you along the red carpet, through the conservatory to the lounge where drinks will be offered. Whilst your guests enjoy their welcome drink it is customary for the photographs to be taken.
The Greeting
A receiving line is not a necessity, but if you do decide to have one, the Master of Ceremonies will liaise with the Best Man to arrange this. The normal order would be:
Bride and Groom |
Bride’s Mother |
Bride’s Father |
Groom’s Mother |
Groom’s Father |
Chief Bridesmaid |
Bridesmaids |
Best Man |
Once greeted your guests will be shown to their tables.
The Meal
When everyone is settled the Master of Ceremonies will request that all are upstanding to welcome the happy couple into the room. This is normally accompanied by rapturous applause! The Master of Ceremonies will then call order and introduce the person saying grace. Now the meal begins.
Cutting the Cake
After the main course has been cleared and before the dessert is served, the Master of Ceremonies will organise the cutting of the cake. Once completed, the cake is removed, cut and served to your guests with coffee. Any remaining cake can be served with the evening buffet or taken away as you prefer.
Toast and Speeches
If required, the speakers can be introduced by the Master of Ceremonies. The customary order and content is as follows:
The Bride’s Father – Toasts the happiness of the Newly Weds.
The Groom – Responds by thanking the guests and the Bride's Parents. He proposes a toast to the Bridesmaids, to their health and future happiness.
Best Man – He will reply on behalf of the Bridesmaids and will then tell a few humourous stories of reminiscences of his friendship with the Groom. He may also take this opportunity of reading a few cards of congratulations.
The Master of Ceremonies will then bring the official proceedings to a close …