Which way is more formal/sounds better for a grand entrance?

[carblekin]

I have a wedding to DJ for this weekend, and just got an email from the bride asking me to mention how each person in her bridal party is related to her during the grand entrance. I've never done this before, so I was wondering if it sounded better to say something like, "Sister of the bride, Allison", or "Christina's sister, Allison". Any other suggestions?

[Sween]

I usually try to stay away from the "titles" if they're in the bridal party... Sister of the Bride who is also Maid of Honor = "Maid of Honor, Allison"

If the bride really wanted it I would do it... and I'd probably go with something like "Sister of the Bride, Bridesmaid Allison Soandso"

No sense in dropping a bunch of titles on them if she doesn't want it though... Starts to sound like you're introducing boxers "Ladies and Gentlemen in this corner, the Thunder from Down Under, The Beast from the East, Bridesmaid Extraordinaire, and Sister of the Bride, Alisoooooooooooon Soandsooooooo !"

[DJMC]

ditto what Chris just said....

(unless the B/G wants a "sporting event" feel to the intros)

[c-hawk]

.......the bride asking me to mention how each person in her bridal party is related to her.........so I was wondering if it sounded better to say something like, "Sister of the bride, Allison <last name>"
^^ that should do it. So is everyone in her bridal party related to her? Introducing cousins, aunts, etc. Yikes! Hadn't seen that before. If not, how to handle just friends (other than maybe best friend).

[Dix]

The bride is going to have to give you each persons name... when you get the name of each person from the bride Just ask: " and how would you like this person introduced?"

Now I am not condemning you for asking in here but if it were me, that's what I would do. Its good that you ask here & get some different opinions/options to possibly discuss with the bride if she is as clueless as some of us are about announcing relationships & positions/titles. I agree that its very unusual.

Hope this helps :)

[carblekin]

Sorry, I should have given a few more details. I had just a few minutes earlier today and just jotted down a few random thoughts. I know how to do grand entrances, weddings are the only events I DJ for. I keep them simple, and don't do the boxer announcer voice (would be weird anyways from a skinny geeky looking guy).

Let me try this over again...

I'm DJing another wedding reception this Saturday. This morning, the bride sends me an email asking if I could not only announce the names of the bridal party, but also how each person knows the bride and groom. Best man-groom's brother, maid of honor- bride's best friend, usher- bride's friend. That sort of thing. Like you guys said, it's not common to come across a request like that and I've never done it before. I obviously said yes, but when I actually do the grand entrance, I wasn't sure if it would sound better for me to say something like, "The brides best friend and maid of honor, Sarah", or if it would sound better/more personal to say something like, "Maid of honor, and Christina's best friend, Sarah."

Anyways, I think I'll stick with what I thought sounded better in the first place, like Sween mentioned, "Sister of the Bride, Bridesmaid Allison Soandso"

Sorry for the confusion. I do know what I'm doing, I promise!

[Sween]

Sorry, I should have given a few more details. I had just a few minutes earlier today and just jotted down a few random thoughts. I know how to do grand entrances, weddings are the only events I DJ for. I keep them simple, and don't do the boxer announcer voice (would be weird anyways from a skinny geeky looking guy).

Let me try this over again...

I'm DJing another wedding reception this Saturday. This morning, the bride sends me an email asking if I could not only announce the names of the bridal party, but also how each person knows the bride and groom. Best man-groom's brother, maid of honor- bride's best friend, usher- bride's friend. That sort of thing. Like you guys said, it's not common to come across a request like that and I've never done it before. I obviously said yes, but when I actually do the grand entrance, I wasn't sure if it would sound better for me to say something like, "The brides best friend and maid of honor, Sarah", or if it would sound better/more personal to say something like, "Maid of honor, and Christina's best friend, Sarah."

Anyways, I think I'll stick with what I thought sounded better in the first place, like Sween mentioned, "Sister of the Bride, Bridesmaid Allison Soandso"

Sorry for the confusion. I do know what I'm doing, I promise!

I don't think it matters much... difference between saying her name or "bride". In some cases maybe saying the name makes it more personal. To-may-toe, Tom-att-toe

[RodneyL]

I usually try to stay away from the "titles" if they're in the bridal party... Sister of the Bride who is also Maid of Honor = "Maid of Honor, Allison"

If the bride really wanted it I would do it... and I'd probably go with something like "Sister of the Bride, Bridesmaid Allison Soandso"

No sense in dropping a bunch of titles on them if she doesn't want it though... Starts to sound like you're introducing boxers "Ladies and Gentlemen in this corner, the Thunder from Down Under, The Beast from the East, Bridesmaid Extraordinaire, and Sister of the Bride, Alisoooooooooooon Soandsooooooo !"

Play ESPN music and go.... LAAAAADIES AND GENTLEMEEEENN! IT'S TIME! *duh duh duh duu duu duu*

[DJStevieRay]

I hate when they do this and usually try to avoid it, but when requested to I will.

I usually will introduce the ushers/groomsmen and bridesmaid in this way if they want want relationships mentioned (I drop the formal titles)

"Please welcome the sister of the bride Amy Farrah Fowler escorted by the grooms cousin Sheldon Cooper
Please welcome one of the brides dearest friends Priya Koothrappali escorted by the brother of the groom Raj Koothrappali"

The only time I include the relationships AND titles is for the best man/matron of honor and the little ones....
"At this time please give a big hand to our Maid of Honor the Bride's Sister Bernadette Rostenkowski escorted by the Grooms Best Man and lifelong friend Howard Wolowitz.....
And we cannot forget about the little ones, please welcome the brides cousin our Flower Girl Leslie Winkle, escorted by our ring bearer the grooms nephue Barry Kripke....

And at this time we would like to ask everyone to please rise. It is my pleasure to introduce to you....for the first time as husband and wife. The NEW MR. & MRS. Leonard and Penny Hofstadter "

[DJMC]

It is my pleasure to introduce to you....for the first time as husband and wife. The NEW MR. & MRS. Leonard and Penny Hofstadter "


Someone else is a "Big Bang" geek besides myself...LOL

More likely is "Mr & Mrs. Howard Wolowitz" -- I'm excited about getting to finally see what Howard's mom looks like!!! ;)

[DJStevieRay]

I didn't get to watch last nights yet myself....don't spoil it for me :)

[Sween]

I hate when they do this and usually try to avoid it, but when requested to I will.

I usually will introduce the ushers/groomsmen and bridesmaid in this way if they want want relationships mentioned (I drop the formal titles)

"Please welcome the sister of the bride Amy Farrah Fowler escorted by the grooms cousin Sheldon Cooper
Please welcome one of the brides dearest friends Priya Koothrappali escorted by the brother of the groom Raj Koothrappali"

The only time I include the relationships AND titles is for the best man/matron of honor and the little ones....
"At this time please give a big hand to our Maid of Honor the Bride's Sister Bernadette Rostenkowski escorted by the Grooms Best Man and lifelong friend Howard Wolowitz.....
And we cannot forget about the little ones, please welcome the brides cousin our Flower Girl Leslie Winkle, escorted by our ring bearer the grooms nephue Barry Kripke....

And at this time we would like to ask everyone to please rise. It is my pleasure to introduce to you....for the first time as husband and wife. The NEW MR. & MRS. Leonard and Penny Hofstadter "

You introduce the kids after the BM/MOH? I always intro them before the Bridal Party, same as in the ceremony. Am I wrong?

[DJStevieRay]

You are not wrong. It is a matter of preference. I do it the same way they enter the ceremony.

Parents
Ushers/groomsmen and bridesmaids
Best man MOH
Flower girl ring bearer
B&G

[Sween]

You are not wrong. It is a matter of preference. I do it the same way they enter the ceremony.

Parents
Ushers/groomsmen and bridesmaids
Best man MOH
Flower girl ring bearer
B&G

I think I was smoking crack earlier. You are right, but I still have always done the FG and RB before the bridal party... all these YEARS... hmmm, I'm really second guessing myself now. I think I am wrong.... Why has no one ever corrected me?

[carblekin]

I think I was smoking crack earlier. You are right, but I still have always done the FG and RB before the bridal party... all these YEARS... hmmm, I'm really second guessing myself now. I think I am wrong.... Why has no one ever corrected me?

I've usually always announced the ring bearer and flower girl before the bridesmaids/groomsmen too, mainly because of their age. If they get too nervous walking in on their own, there's a bridesmaid or groomsmen who can then grab them and walk in with them. For me, it happens more often than not.