| |
The Bride and Groom are called up to the dance
floor, and all the married couples are called up to join them for a slow dance or waltz.
At the end of the slow song/waltz, all couples are asked to remain on the dance floor
UNLESS they've been married less than 10 years. The couples married less than 10 years
(obviously including the bride and groom) are asked to "take a break" from the
next song. Make sure the bride and groom stay close as they will be needed at the end of
the song. About 30 seconds (or so) into the 2nd song, couples married less than 15 years
are asked to "take a break" from the dance floor. Continue at 30 second
intervals with 20 years, 25 years, 30 years, etc. until one couple (or a few couples if
there is a tie) are left on the dance floor having been the couple(s) married the longest.
Upon the ending of the 2nd song, the MC asks the
couple(s) to introduce themselves (while getting everyone to give resounding applause to
their married achievement). Then the couple is asked if they can offer the bride and groom
any "advice to help them make their marriage as strong as their own." After the
couple gives their response (hopefully witty), a 3rd song is introduced as a dedication to
the couple(s) married the longest and the bride and groom are invited back to the dance
floor to join them. The 3rd song should be a upbeat/fast pace song to heighten the moment
and create a little surprise (i.e. "old time Rock and Roll") ... and then
everyone is invited back to the dance floor to continue the celebration!
|
