For Singapore weddings, this usually includes the couple’s preparation and the gatecrash ceremony earlier in the day. Second Photo Montage – As the last dish or the dessert is being served, the emcee once again directs everyone attention to the screen, which will show another photo montage or a video clip. A joke or two will be welcome at this time to put everyone at ease. Photo by Affinity Pictures Announcement of Dinner – The emcee informs the party that food will be served shortly and wishes that they enjoy what the hosts have prepared for them. It’s recommended that the emcee say something about the importance of this ritual as a symbol of marriage. The emcee should take special care to pronounce everyone’s names properly.įirst Photo Montage – The emcee directs the guests’ attention to a screen monitor, which will show a photo montage of the couple that shows them in their younger years.įirsts March In – Having set the right mood for excitement, the emcee requests everyone to stand up and cheer to welcome the newlywed for their first march in.Ĭake Cutting Ceremony – Once the couple has made their way to the stage, the emcee thanks them for the show and invites them to cut the wedding cake. He/she then introduces him/herself, acknowledges the presence of important guests (parents of the couple, sponsors, etc.). Introduction – The emcee greets the audience, welcomes them to the couple’s wedding reception, and thanks them for coming. Invitation to be Seated – At the appointed time, the emcee requests all the attendees to take their seats as the program is about to begin.
While there is no fixed template for an emcee script, this guide includes the most commonly observed sections of a Chinese/non-religious type of wedding reception in Singapore. A master of the ceremony or emcee serves as the conductor of the wedding reception, the one responsible for directing the sequence of events of the program.