Free printable resource
Printable Wedding Speech Run-of-Show
A fill-in reception timeline for the planner, MC, DJ, and every person holding the microphone.
Made for wedding planners, couples, mcs, djs, and venue teams.
Download the PDFRecommended sequence
Use this as a starting point, then adjust for family traditions and the meal schedule.
- MC welcome and room reset — 1 minute
- Host or parent toast — 3 to 4 minutes
- Honor-attendant speeches — 3 to 4 minutes each
- Additional family or friend toast — 2 to 3 minutes
- Couple thank-you and final toast — 3 to 4 minutes
Handoff checklist
Every speaker should know who introduces them, where the microphone goes next, and the sentence that ends their slot.
- Confirm name pronunciation
- Put the next speaker at the edge of the room
- Mute background music before the introduction
- Return the microphone to the MC after the final toast
Put it into practice