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
Turn the plan into words.
Toast Buddy for iPhone
Keep the rehearsal on your phone, not just on paper.
Voice-following rehearsal, real timing, swipeable cue cards, and an offline day-of mode. Free on the App Store.