That thing you often hear at concerts! Incorporating "shadow narration" before the entrance at the reception will get everyone excited! 🫶

2023.06.20 published

Do a "Shadow Announcement" Before Entry!

A common "shadow announcement" at concerts and live venues. (It is also referred to as shadow announcer, pre-announcement, prior narration, post-announcement, or post-narration)

It's that announcement featuring the voice of the actual performer, sharing venue guidelines and ramping up the excitement before the concert starts!

Here is an example of a shadow announcement being conducted at a Nogizaka live event 🫶

Don’t you think this kind of performance would really hype up a wedding as well...?

There was actually a bride who did it!

Haru, who held her wedding at Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, reportedly used a shadow announcement before re-entering the reception.

The theme for the latter half of the reception was "Idol Concert," which is why they incorporated it ♡

Here is the narration they used.

🤵🏻‍♂️ Ladies and gentlemen, are you enjoying yourselves today?

👰🏻‍♀️ I would love for everyone to eat, drink, take photos, and have a great time!

🤵🏻‍♂️👰🏻‍♀️ Now, let's kick off the second half of the party!

@haruchan_wd

After the announcement, they re-entered, and the guests waved glow sticks 🤍

It really feels like an idol concert, doesn't it?

@haruchan_wd

What to Say in a Shadow Announcement?

Before the entry or re-entry of the bride and groom at the wedding, they make a shadow announcement.

I've thought about what kind of phrases would be good... I hope this is helpful as a reference ♡

Example Sentence 1: Before Entry

🤵🏻‍♂️ I am the groom, [Name].

👰🏻‍♀️ I am the bride, [Name].

🤵🏻‍♂️ Thank you for attending the ceremony earlier.

👰🏻‍♀️ Now, let’s start the reception! We’d love for everyone to relax and enjoy!

🤵🏻‍♂️👰🏻‍♀️ Now, the reception is about to begin!

Example Sentence 2: Before Entry (Informational Version)

Sound: Ding-dong, ding-dong

🤵🏻‍♂️ We will now provide some announcements about important details before the reception starts. The drinks are all-you-can-drink. There is a drink menu on the table, so please enjoy.

👰🏻‍♀️ Feel free to take photos and videos. We would be happy if you could send them to the bride and groom after the wedding.

🤵🏻‍♂️👰🏻‍♀️ Now, please enjoy the reception!

Example Sentence 3: Re-Entry

🤵🏻‍♂️ Everyone, are you enjoying the reception? For the second half, we have plenty of fun activities including a color dress guessing quiz and performances.

👰🏻‍♀️ Thank you for your patience. We're all set, so let's head back to the venue. We look forward to the second half of the reception!

Example Sentence 4: Re-Entry (Bride and Groom Conversation Version)

Sound: Buzzing...

👰🏻‍♀️ ...We’ll be re-entering soon, but are you ready?

🤵🏻‍♂️ Just a moment, one more minute.

👰🏻‍♀️ I think the guests are waiting impatiently?

🤵🏻‍♂️ Ready to go! Heading there immediately!!

Let's Hype Up the Reception with a Shadow Announcement!

The "shadow announcement" by the bride and groom before entry into the venue.

This new reception performance offers various possibilities for arrangements ♡

The groom and bride might feel a little less nervous by making this behind-the-scenes announcement, and the venue will likely be wrapped in a warm atmosphere, so give it a try! *

@haruchan_wd