If there are many guests expected at the wedding ceremony, then the toastmaster or host usually introduces the guests to each other. It is not necessary to do this according to etiquette: by seniority and by name and patronymic. it is better to introduce the parents of the newlyweds and older guests , but numerous girlfriends and young friends can be introduced more informally, i.e. just by name.
The presenter, in advance of the ceremony, will need a list of guests with their names, who they are, their place of work, their hobbies, so that he can voice a funny characteristic of each participant in the celebration.
You can announce the names of everyone present as part of a competition, a quick poll, or simply announce it before the toast
They usually start with the newlyweds themselves , then they introduce their parents and close relatives, then comes the turn of witnesses, after everyone else - acquaintances, colleagues, classmates, and so on.
But the order is not strict. You can start in alphabetical order or with the oldest first, ending with the smallest, or vice versa. The godparents of the newlyweds deserve special mention at the wedding if they are present at the celebration.
Godparents of the newlyweds at the wedding
How to beautifully introduce guests at a wedding
You can introduce guests to each other in an original way by inviting them one by one or in pairs to participate in various competitions or in the form of a question in a comic quiz. You can introduce those present in poetry or prose , coming up with funny characteristics based on your place of work or hobby.
Poems are read by the toastmaster; they should not be more than one quatrain
The presenter can begin the poem, inviting the participants to finish it.
Host (toastmaster) at a wedding
An interesting option for presentation in prose would be riddles prepared in such a way that everyone can recognize themselves and give the answer to the riddle by introducing themselves.
An interesting blitz presentation of wedding guests at the table
The blitz performance is suitable for lavish European-style celebrations with approximately 40-50 guests. In essence, this is a quick introduction of each participant in the celebration, sometimes a group of guests at once.
For example, a blitz with adjectives: the best friend of the bride, the most faithful friends of the groom, the most sympathetic colleague, the most cheerful sisters, and so on.
Or according to the “what, where, when” option, listing facts about the guests: the groom’s uncle, a successful surgeon, his wife, a children’s teacher, and so on.
You can take as a basis any characteristic of the guest, in addition to his degree of attitude towards young people. Listing by hobbies or participation in the lives of young people depends on the contingent, the total number of people. The main thing is that no one is offended , but at the same time it does not sound too rote.
For a formal celebration, you can introduce guests more formally: by name, patronymic, listing merits and achievements.
Ready-made examples of presenting guests at a wedding in a comic form
A cool introduction can be in the form of a game or a dance - all participants line up in a circle and dance to the music. When the melody stops, everyone becomes acquainted with the person opposite them. Quite an interesting and not boring way.
The performance will turn out to be bright and interesting if each participant comes up with funny two- or four-line lines, for example, Alinka shines like a tangerine, Larisa is like a daffodil bud, Uncle Tolya is a sailor, a quarter is Polish, he caught a shark without getting up from his chair, and so on. It is important that the poems are not offensive.
Presentation of guests at the wedding
A comic acquaintance can be made if the toastmaster asks those guests whose names begin with the same letter to introduce themselves, or those born under the same zodiac sign, in general, who have the same characteristics. This will work if you choose a characteristic that does not unite the guests in life, i.e. not colleagues, classmates or classmates.
Also, before the celebration, the organizer can prepare paired cards for all guests indicating the name : the cards should be different from each other, for example, be in the form of hearts or doves, or be a pair of each color. Cards are randomly distributed to everyone at the beginning of the banquet, then the host chooses the moment to ask those with certain cards to come out and get to know each other.
Wedding place card for wedding
You can approach the performance with humor, preparing for each invitee a kind of certificate of honor with the title : the loudest voice, Miss Laughter of the Year, and so on. Then give them to each guest as a reward for participating in competitions.
It is better to present the guests at the ceremony in a fun and playful manner so that no one is bored. In addition, this will make it easier to remember new faces.
Meeting guests at the wedding
Have you decided to organize a lavish wedding, inviting many guests? If this celebration does not take place in a narrow circle, many people find themselves unfamiliar with each other.
To make them feel comfortable at the celebration, a presentation of the guests at the wedding is usually organized. Such a ritual is part of the wedding scenario and often takes place in a playful way.
How to properly introduce guests at a wedding?
As a rule, this is entrusted to the presenter. So that he does not confuse the names and can briefly describe each of the participants in the celebration, you need to give him in advance a list of guests indicating who they are to the newlyweds, and with other information, for example, about their occupation, personal qualities, preferences and hobbies.
The introduction of those present at the wedding at the beginning of the celebration usually begins with the bride and groom, then their parents and other close relatives are introduced. Then comes the turn of the witness and the witness, and then all the other guests: bridesmaids and friends of the groom, their colleagues, classmates, etc.
It is better to introduce close relatives of the newlyweds (parents, grandparents, godparents) and other guests of honor, for example, high-ranking officials or managers of the enterprise where the bride and groom work, following etiquette, that is, indicating their names and patronymics, occupation, etc. P.
If someone comes with a spouse, then his or her name should be called immediately after introducing this person.
It is better to introduce younger relatives (brothers, sisters, children), witnesses, and close friends informally, with a bit of humor, because a wedding is not a production meeting, but a fun holiday.
Try to create a list for the host so that the entire wedding ritual of introducing guests lasts more than 15 minutes. If there are a lot of invitees, it would be appropriate to introduce them in groups, for example, “friends of the groom”, “relatives of the bride”, etc.
It should also be borne in mind that even when the guests have met, if 50-60 or more people are invited to the wedding celebration, it will be difficult for them to immediately remember the names of all those gathered. Therefore, it is worth introducing them to each other at the beginning of the feast, but in no particular order.
What other scenario could there be for meeting guests at a wedding?
To prevent the presentation of guests from looking too formal at a wedding, you can play it like a competition or a game. For example, ask all guests with a name starting with the letter “A” to stand up from their seats and say their names. Next, you can ask all the “virgins” according to the horoscope to stand, then the “owners of green eyes,” etc.
Another option: guests stand in a circle and dance to the music. When the melody stops, everyone gets acquainted with the one standing opposite.
You can also hold a dating auction, where guests will be given lottery tickets, postcards or gingerbread hearts with notes that include part of the poem. Everyone will need to find their soul mate, that is, the guest on whose card the second part of the text is written, and get to know him.
Is it possible to introduce relatives and friends of the newlyweds at a wedding in an original way by giving a comic description of each of the guests? This can be done in poetry or prose.
The parents of the newlyweds can be imagined like this:
Mother of the bride : Ideal mother, wise, beautiful, friendly, kind, affectionate, cheerful, hardworking. A true caretaker of the family hearth.
Mother of the groom : Mom, housewife, wife, there are few of them. She smiles - and the sun rises. There is joy in her eyes, and love in her heart. We meet our mother-in-law.
Another option for presenting the mother of the bride or groom : The closest, dearest and most caring Who on earth? Well, of course, mom!
Father of the bride or groom : (Name) is the embodiment of justice, calmness, patience, love and care, the ideal husband and father. The real head of the family!
Grandparents : From their care and warmth, our world becomes kinder. We welcome grandparents as soon as possible.
Sister : She will always come to your aid, She will share a hundred adversities with you, You will remember about her in joyful moments, on the eighth of March or on the New Year. And she doesn’t need anything more from you... My sister is happy to congratulate you now.
Brother : Native blood. Everyone has heard about this. They remember this, they know it, they talk about it. With your family, you are stronger, more significant and higher, Especially when your brother... We are ready to give the floor to our brother, So that he can congratulate you with love.
Sisters and brothers : Without them, your happiness would be incomplete. Applause to the sisters and brothers of the newlyweds.
Uncles and aunts : Not for the sake of glory, but for the honor of the newlyweds, uncles will stand up! And we don’t mind welcoming the newlyweds if the aunts stand up!
Witness and Witness : Let them stand up to be noticed, Witnesses to the established family!
Witness : He didn’t suddenly become a witness - He’s just his closest friend! I’m not used to being second in life, but now the first is just a groom.
Witness : She is beautiful - no mistake. You will go around the entire globe, You will not find such a divine smile anywhere else. Besides, we all know that she is the bride’s best friend.
Bridesmaids : Who said female friendships don't exist? It’s such a blessing to chat with a friend for half a day, and twenty minutes after parting, call her: “Listen, I forgot to tell you...” Smart, beautiful, comedians and activists are bridesmaids...
Family friends : Well, noble assembly, I ask for a moment of attention again! Next in my program – Families are old friends!
Another way to introduce guests at a wedding is to call their names and give them a brief description when they congratulate the newlyweds and present them with gifts.
*** And now a close friend and witness of the groom - (name) - will make a toast.
*** The groom’s brother is by no means simple. Let’s ask him to give us a toast.
*** Who walks together in a row? This is a squad of grandmothers! Come on, grandmothers, get up, wish the young people happiness! Etc.
As you can see, there are many ways to introduce guests during a wedding celebration. If this is done in an original form, it will be easier for those present to remember unfamiliar faces.
It remains for us to remind you that each of the guests should feel comfortable at this holiday. Therefore, during a comic performance, try to show tact so as not to offend any of the guests invited to the wedding.
How to introduce your parents - mom and dad - at a wedding
The parents of the newlyweds are the most important people at a wedding celebration after the bride and groom. Their presentation should be special as guests of honor.
Introducing parents to wedding guests
As in the case of the other guests, you can introduce mother and father in the form of poetry or in ordinary speech. This should be a speech - a tribute to the older generation who raised such wonderful newlyweds.
Adding a little humor is fine
You can imagine a mother-in-law or mother-in-law as an avid gardener, a father-in-law or father-in-law as an enthusiastic hunter, i.e. give up a hobby .
An example of the presentation of the parents of the bride and groom at a wedding: “Dear guests, we hasten to introduce those without whom this holiday would not have been possible - the parents of the newlyweds. Young at heart, loves hockey, can’t live without a vegetable garden, father of the bride – Name Patronymic”; “caring, compassionate, always knows how to help with advice, dear mother of our bride – Name Patronymic.”
A more official and dry presentation will be limited to only the full name and list of merits.
Meeting your future mother-in-law: how to make a good first impression
Meeting your future mother-in-law is one of the most important events on the eve of the wedding, especially if you have not communicated before. Since you are not just a girl, but a bride, the groom’s mother will look at you especially carefully, and here it is important not to disappoint her, so as not to quarrel with her son.
It would seem, why make a good impression at all? You are not marrying your mother-in-law, but you and your groom have already decided everything. The fact is that, even if your mother does not have much influence on your loved one, in the event of an unsuccessful meeting, she can significantly spoil the mood for both of you both during preparation and at the celebration. And if her son listens to her opinion and respects her, even more so. No wonder it used to be customary to receive a parent’s blessing for marriage! So try your best to make the meeting go well. It's not difficult: just keep these points in mind.
Prepare for dating.
Ask the groom about his mother if you don't know much about her yet. Find out what she loves and, most importantly, what she hates. Perhaps you will outline points of contact in advance and will already know what is best to talk about and what to remain silent about.
Tune in for the good.
You shouldn’t go into a meeting with your future mother-in-law as if you were going into battle, expecting to be captured and interrogated with torture - in this case you will be overly tense and will probably react aggressively even to the innocent words of the groom’s mother. It’s better to stock up on humor, a good mood and imagine that everything will go perfectly.
Be yourself.
Don't try to pass yourself off as someone you are not. It will look unnatural, and the groom will be unpleasantly surprised, because he knows you differently.
Show respect.
Treat your future mother-in-law with respect, communicate politely, and don’t try to argue, even if you don’t agree with her. At the first meeting, it is not at all necessary to prove your point of view on all global issues at once - you will still have enough time to discuss with your mother-in-law everything you want.
Avoid value judgments.
Especially in everything that concerns your fiance. You should not respond to your mother’s overly emotional statements about her son (no matter whether they are positive or negative); it is better to nod sympathetically and remain neutral. And under no circumstances complain about the groom to his mother - it will be tactless.
Ask her for advice about your upcoming wedding.
Only on some not very important issue, otherwise your opinions do not coincide? You can, for example, find out what smell of flowers she likes best or what hot dish she would like to see on the menu.
Ask your fiancé for support.
If your loved one claims that his mother is a difficult person, ask him to help you establish contact. Let him not leave you alone with your mother-in-law and direct the conversation in the right direction. After all, this is his mother, and he certainly knows how to approach her.
And remember: no matter how your acquaintance with your mother-in-law goes, this should not affect your relationship with your fiancé. Even if it seems to you that not everything was smooth, do not blame yourself - first impressions can be deceiving and, perhaps, you will become friends in the future.
