I would expect to undertake at least the following duties:
- Arrive at
the reception venue at the time the Bridal party
enter the church. To liaise with the banqueting
manager, check seating arrangements, table plans,
place cards, menus etc.: to test the public
address system and locate cloakrooms.
- Greet the
Bride and Bridegroom on arrival at the reception.
- Inform the
guests of the reception details and supervise any
special arrangements for elderly, infirm or
disabled guests.
- Assist
with photographs if required.
- After the
announcement and reception of the guests liase
with photographers and catering staff and then at
the appropriate time call the guests to their
places at table.
- Announce
the Bride & Bridegroom with appropriate
'Receive and Acclaim' ceremony and then to escort
them to their table.
- Say Grace
if required. Make any specific announcements as
requested e g: 'no smoking'. Conduct the toasts
and announce the speakers.
- Organise
the circulation of the guest book, if required.
Announce the cutting of the cake. Handle bouquets
and presents and read cards or messages as
required.
- Liase with
the band or disco regarding the setting up of
their equipment.
- Usually my duties are concluded when the Bride & Groom are escorted to receive their evening guests.