I recently came across an interesting article for Introducing the Bridal party which I thought my readers might find useful –
The Bridal Party Introduction is the formal introduction of the extended bridal party at the reception, after all guests are seated within the reception venue that is often used to set the scene for the reception through its music choice and any actions by the party. This is usually a time when a wedding theme will be re-enforced for the reception, or it can be a way to shake up a formal atmosphere through a playful choice of song and dance.
There are essentially two factors to consider when discussing the options of the bridal party introduction, the order and the music. When discussing the order of the bridal party entrance, this refers to who will be entering first and so on.
Officially speaking, the MC or DJ should introduce the grandparents of the bridal couple first (who may or may not already be seated) before introducing the couple’s parents as they enter. This is a time where you can either have no music to allow for applause or a different song than what is intended for the bridal party. The bridal party entrance should be as follows:
- Flower Girl and Page Boy
- Bridesmaid 1 and Groomsman 1
- Bridesmaid 2 and Groomsman 2
- Maid of Honour and Best Man
- Bride and Groom
It is entirely up to the bride and groom as to whether or not they will have the same song as their bridal party or if they will go for a song just for their entrance with larger, more formal weddings often putting together an array of different songs for the different parts of the bridal party, mixing upbeat tempos with slow romantic classics.
For those that want to use popular songs to capture the moment, there are several different approaches. The time for the bridal party introduction will essentially be setting the mood for the reception, at least until the bar kicks in! So you should decide if they want it to be a formal affair or a time to celebrate and let everyone’s hair down, remembering you will want to use this time to reflect your own personality and your bridal party’s. This means the choice between slow-paced or fast-paced tempo songs. Fast-tempo songs are often a popular choice as it allows guests to applaud and make noise as the bridal party enters, creating an atmosphere of celebration.
If you are truly stuck as to what song to go for on your bridal party introduction, be inspired by the setting and venue and be practical. If you are simply walking in through wide doors then there should be no problem, yet if you are walking downstairs or across a slippery surface then perhaps limit the pace to cut down the risk of falling.
Your wedding celebrant will also be more than happy to help offer advice on this! Please feel free to contact me, Dianne Morpurgo from Creating Beautiful Ceremonies on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, through my website or on Ph : 02 99483460.
read the whole article at: http://www.wedding.com.au/directory/dance-instruction-and-courses/articles/bridal-party-reception-introduction-advice/
