Leave the guest standing or seated?

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Leaving the Guests standing blocks the view of the guests in the back of the room.

Leaving the Guests standing leaves them in that uncomfortable situation that they are not quite sure what to do

Leaving the Guests standing creates a boring moment early in what you were hoping was going to be a exciting event. Before you reply how about standing up by your computer looking at this post for 7 min then sit down and share your thoughts.

Leaving them standing makes them more mobile so that if you were hoping to start the toast as soon as the B/G sat at their table they may be swarmed by guests that are up and wanting to congratulate them thus delaying the start of the toast.

A perfect Wedding Reception is one where all the guests heard and complied with what the DJ asked them to do, Not asking the crowd to remain standing or to be seated increases the chance that they will not listen to your requests further into the Reception.

I hate living in a world where people see Gray and I see Black and White.
 
Cesar said:
I hate living in a world where people see Gray and I see Black and White.
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Cesar - Sorry .. It's almost NEVER Black and White. It sounds like you're one of the "It's my way or the highway" kind of guys.
 
steve149 said:
Cesar - It sounds like you're one of the "It's my way or the highway" kind of guys.
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So, you've met already? :rolleyes:

Cesar said:
Not asking the crowd to remain standing or to be seated increases the chance that they will not listen to your requests further into the Reception.
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Nah, I'm pretty sure that's "not giving a sh*t". :cool:




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I will be honest I am one of those it's my way or the Highway type of Guys but every situation has reasons for doing something and reasons for not doing something and when the reasons for doing something outweigh the reasons for not doing then that is how I decide there is no gray area.
 
Cesar said:
I will be honest I am one of those it's my way or the Highway type of Guys but every situation has reasons for doing something and reasons for not doing something and when the reasons for doing something outweigh the reasons for not doing then that is how I decide there is no gray area.
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Try these... :)

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Cesar said:
I will be honest I am one of those it's my way or the Highway type of Guys but every situation has reasons for doing something and reasons for not doing something and when the reasons for doing something outweigh the reasons for not doing then that is how I decide there is no gray area.
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Yes, but WHOSE reasons are they .. yours or the clients
 
Cesar said:
Leaving the Guests standing blocks the view of the guests in the back of the room.

Leaving the Guests standing leaves them in that uncomfortable situation that they are not quite sure what to do

Leaving the Guests standing creates a boring moment early in what you were hoping was going to be a exciting event. Before you reply how about standing up by your computer looking at this post for 7 min then sit down and share your thoughts.

Leaving them standing makes them more mobile so that if you were hoping to start the toast as soon as the B/G sat at their table they may be swarmed by guests that are up and wanting to congratulate them thus delaying the start of the toast.
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People are going to do what they feel is appropriate. All we can do is explain what we're trying to do and let them comply as they see fit. As mentioned, there are reasons to stand and reasons to sit .. boring only happens if you don't do your part.

Cesar said:
A perfect Wedding Reception is one where all the guests heard and complied with what the DJ asked them to do, Not asking the crowd to remain standing or to be seated increases the chance that they will not listen to your requests further into the Reception.
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No .. a perfect wedding (or any event) is when the people who hired you enjoy themselves, the people they invited enjoy themselves, and you enjoy yourself .. it has nothing to do with whether you can control the group. Assuming basic skills on our part, it shouldn't be too tough to get an enthusiastic audience to help the B/G or celebrant really enjoy their day.

Cesar said:
I hate living in a world where people see Gray and I see Black and White.
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Not sure I can add anything here.
 
Cesar said:
A perfect Wedding Reception is one where all the guests heard and complied with what the DJ asked them to do
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Now that's funny right there... xf:D

Can you also make all the chicks wearing white stockings cross their legs, cause Little Ricky would enjoy that... :monlaugh:
 
I tell the crowd we are almost ready for the bridal party introductions, and play with the crowd to see which side of the room will holler the most, gets interesting and I do say and ladies & gentlemen please stand and a big welcome for mr & mrs just when the b & g come in,,
 
If you're the emcee it's your job to tell people what they should be doing and when to do it. That's just respect and common courtesy. Think of what it feels like for example, when you go into a new church for the first time - you don't know when to kneel, sit, or stand and it makes you feel awkward trying to follow someone else. The reception is for the guests and is supposed to be welcoming and comforting. As an emcee why would you leave the guests at a reception wondering what to do?

If you ask people to stand then be courteous enough to let them know when to sit back down. In fact, before you begin an introduction you should let people know exactly what it is you are going to do and what part you want them to play in it.

As to whether they should sit or stand (for anything) that would potentially change with every venue. Look around and see who's in the room, how much space there is, and if everyone can see what's going on. If standing doesn't work then don't ask people do it; even for a toast - but, always explain to people what or why you are doing or not doing something. For example:

"Normally I would ask all of you to stand for this part, but to be sure everyone has a view and enjoys the moment I'd like only the Best man to stand and if you'd all be so kind as to listen - we'll let him present the first toast."
 
Chuck The DJ said:
I have no problem with anyone having their own way of doing things, but what bothers me is when someone responds to something saying it is the only way it should be done... or uses words like "always" without saying first "what I do is always".....
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My apologies. It is my opinion that you should Always leave them standing... if only because it looks better in the pictures.

Have a nice weekend.
 
Only about 1/4 of my weddings do the B&G request to go right into their 1st dance. Normally, after the introductions, the B&G will do a personal welcome & thank you to all their guests from the head/sweetheart table.

But no matter what, I do ask the guests to please stand prior to introducing the B&G. I then ask the guests to please be seated after they arrived. (for 1st dance or when B&G arrive at head table)

The skilled Emcee guides everyone/everything throughout the evening to help create a flow. The average DJ just let's things hang & be awkward.
 
Cesar said:
A perfect Wedding Reception is one where all the guests heard and complied with what the DJ asked them to do, Not asking the crowd to remain standing or to be seated increases the chance that they will not listen to your requests further into the Reception.
I hate living in a world where people see Gray and I see Black and White.
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and if the bride and groom WANT the guests to stand?
or, are the bride and groom also supposed to "comply with what the DJ asked them to do"

and let's not forget the invocation/toast
in my neck of the woods, it is common to do these after the intros
and it is common for people to STAND during them.
 
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