It is an honour to be asked, but the assignment does come with some responsibilities.  A competent master of ceremonies is required to wear many hats, a speaker, a traffic controller, a time keeper and a program director, all rolled into one.  The atmosphere and the success of the formal portion of the reception for the big day is in your hands.

Good luck Master of Ceremonies.  Below is a list of the duties and responsibilities of your assignment.  These are optional.  You can add or  delete some as you choose, as this show is up to you and the newlyweds.

Introduce yourself

Introduce the head table

Announce any wishes of the bride and groom

Introduce special guests

Read telegrams or e-mails or letters of wishes

Toast to the bride - reply groom

Toast to the bridesmaids - reply groomsman

Speeches - parents of the bride and parents of the groom

Special speakers - optional toast

Words of thanks - acknowledgements (clergy, flowers, caterers, music)

Close of the formal part of the reception

Special announcements of events to follow