Opening:

Good evening ladies and gentleman, friends and loved ones, welcome to
Winona and Derek's Nuptial Dinner Reception. My name is Robert, and I
have been asked by our lovely bride, the former Miss Walker, now Mrs
Winona McGregor & her husband Derek, to be your Emcee tonight and they
would like to extend their thanks for attending their nuptial celebrations
tonight.'

'Dinner will commence very soon, so we ask that everyone make their way to
their seats and make your selves comfortable as we begin our celebration
with a wedding prayer.'

Introduction of the Wedding Party

Parents of the Bride
`Thank you Ladies and Gentlemen. Please be on your feet as we welcome
the bridal party. Put your hands together for our hosts, the mother and
father of the bride. As you all know, the day your little girl gets married is
the happiest day of the century for every doting parent and don’t they look
radiant? Thank you Brian & Lily Walker, we can see where the bride got her
good looks from. I’m not saying which, you both look wonderful tonight.’
(wide applause)

Parents of the Groom

`And now, here come the parents of the groom, looking happy and proud.
Please welcome Michael & Maria McGregor. Derek’s parents just got back
from trekking in Nepal to be here for their son’s wedding. A big hand for
Michael & Maria McGregor, Parents of the Groom.’

Matron of Honor
`And now we come to the Matron of Honor, Meagan McGregor. It’s been said
that Meagan is chosen for her ability to outthink, outrun and generally
outwrestle anything with up to eight legs that stands in the way of a
smooth-running wedding. In Meagan’s case, she’s also the Bride’s Auntie. A
tremendous grip on the woman as well! Let’s hear it for Auntie Meagan.’
(wide applause)

Best Man
`Now we come to our Best Man, Ladies and Gentlemen, Orlando Jones by
name. The Best Man isn’t just there to pass the ring to the groom. He’s
there to put his body on the line for his best friend. Greater love hath no
man, they say. He also assures us, he really is the best man. We can’t wait
for his speech and wise counsel. Let’s hear it for Orlando.’ (wide applause)

(The Bridesmaids and Groomsmen)

`Now we come to the Bridesmaids and Groomsmen. They are the
understudies for the Bride and Groom. If the Bride and Groom chickened
out, it’d be two of you tying the knot in their place! There’s a sobering
thought.’

First Bridesmaid
`So without further ado and just a little nepotism, we have Winona’s
younger sister Emmeline Walker our first bridesmaid. Gentlemen,
Emmeline is single and taking a break from her career as a ballerina to
concentrate on bringing home a gold medal at the next Olympics for
gymnastics. Let’s hear it for wee Emmeline!’ (wide applause)

Second Bridesmaid
`Our second bridesmaid, Mary Jo Zimakowski has known Winona since
they were in high school together and as usual, Mary Jo says she has
Winona’s back. Let’s hear it for Mary Jo.’ (more applause)

Third Bridesmaid
`Our last bridesmaid has watched `Twenty Seven Dresses’ five times. This is
her twelfth time as a bridesmaid and she’s running out of wardrobe space.
Let’s hear it for Daniela Pavelic. Hope you catch the bouquet Daniela.’ (wide
applause)

First Groomsman
`Our first groomsman is Michael McGregor Junior. Michael, or Junior as big
brother Derek calls him, is seventeen. He’s single, six foot four and 250
pounds. His interests are rap music and wrestling. Don’t anyone let him
near a microphone tonight, folks. Let’s hear it for Junior. ‘ (wide applause)

Second Groomsman
`Our next groomsman is Jim Mellor. Our Jimmy’s a hairdresser who
specializes in some of the more exotic punk rock styles you might see in the
music industry. Imagine a cross between Salvador Dali and Edward
Scissorhands. Jimmy also did our bride’s hair tonight. Nice job, by the way.
A big hand for our second Groomsman! ‘ (applause)

Third Groomsman
`Our last groomsman, Alan Peterson has known our Groom, Derek ever
since they got arrested for brawling at a football match over ten years ago.
It’s amazing the things that bring people together. Let’s have a big hand for
Alan our third groomsman.’

Entrance of the Bride and Groom

`And now the big moment, Ladies and Gentleman, our bride and groom
Winona and Derek! Doesn’t she look beautiful? She’s been practising her
bouquet-throwing and hopes to give a good account of herself when the
moment comes. As for the groom, look at him! He scrubs well for a guy who
gets into football brawls, doesn’t he? Ladies and Gentlemen, a big hand for
Winona and Derek!’. (wide applause)

Father of the Bride’s Speech and a Prayer of Grace

`Ladies and Gentlemen, please take your seats as we hear a few words a
prayer of thanks for God’s grace from our host, the Father of the Bride –
Brian Walker!’
Dinner
(Dinner is served)

Cutting of the Wedding Cake

wedding cake prices`Gentlemen and gentlewomen! Could we have your

attention for a moment for the cutting of the cake. For those unfortunate
souls who are on a diet, tonight’s not your night. The cake was baked by or
Matron of Honor Meagan McGregor with her own fair and surprisingly
strong hand and she’ll be round your tables to make sure you all have your
share. Friends please be up and standing for the cutting of the cake.

Now all of those taking pictures, be sure you’re ready for the photo-
opportunity. Derek make sure you have a firm hand on the cake with your
beloved bride. ‘ (the cake is cut)
`Thank you Ladies and Gentlemen.’

Best Man's Toast to the Bride and the Groom

`Ladies and Gentlemen, a moment’s pause for the best man Orlando Jones.
As you all know, it is customary for the best man to reveal rare insights into
the make-up of the groom, to share with us, the inklings and foibles that
make our beloved groom Derek, the man he is. In other words, an exposè!
Ladies and Gentlemen, the best man!’

Bridal Waltz - First Dance

`Ladies and Gentlemen, we now come to that very special part of every
wedding party, steeped in symbolism. The Bridal Waltz. This is the moment
when the groom walks his bride to the dance floor and they begin a dance
that will last the rest of their lives. Put your hands together for Winona and
Derek as they begin their special waltz as husband and wife.’

Bouquet Throw

`Ok now it’s time for a little fun, because it’s time for the traditional
throwing of the Bouquet. For those of you who’ve seen the running of the
bulls at Pamplona, it’s a little similar. There’s always a little risk for the
lasses determined to get the bouquet in their clutches. It’s also the real
reason you see so many high heels shoes tonight. As you know, traditionally
the young lady who successfully catches the bouquet in mid-flight is a
certainty to make her own way down the aisle.

I’d like to request all the single ladies to step forward for the bouquet throw.
The married ladies who’ve sneaked on, don’t be greedy. This is for single
women only. Our lovely and charming bride Winona has been practising
this throw all summer, so give yourselves some elbow room.’

(to the bride) `Winona, if you’d be so kind…..’

(INSTRUCTIONS: Emcee bravely motions all the

single ladies forward)

`Ladies take your place behind the bride and be prepared to jump high.
Fortune favors the brave! At the count of three, the bride will throw her
bouquet. Ladies and gentlemen, let’s all count together.

Are you ready Ladies? Would you just look at the concentration. There’s
some determined women out there. The countdown! One, Two, Three! What
a throw, ladies and gentlemen.’

(Bride throws the bouquet and it is caught)

We have a winner! We’ll have the Best Man cleaned and brought to your
table later.

Garter Toss

Ladies and Gentlemen, here’s where things get serious. It’s time for the
Garter toss. I understand some of the guys jumping for the garter have been
in training for months. Underneath those tuxedos, we’re talking washboard
abs, bulging biceps, nerves of steel. We’ve got Olympic gymnasts, high-
jumpers, Morris dancers. These guys are ripped and ready to rumble!
Remember gentlemen this is serious business. The guy who catches the
garter is destined for the altar next!

Now while the groom retrieves the garter, don’t let any of those garter
jumpers melt into the crowd.

We have the garter. Get ready gentlemen.

(Groom throws the garter and it is caught)

We have another winner! We have the next groom. I hope that preacher
hasn’t left the room. Let’s hear it for our winners. (wide applause)

Message of Thanks from the Newlyweds – Groom

Ladies and Gentlemen, please stand by for a few words of thanks from our
new Groom, Derek McGregor.

Closing Remarks

Well I guess that’s about everything ladies and gentlemen we have finally
come to the end of our program. It has been a great day and a wonderful
evening with you all. Again thank you all for your presence. God bless and
Goodnight to each and everyone.