In most church weddings, once the couple are officially husband and wife, you escort the groom's mother to the vestry for the signing of the register. At the end of the ceremony, you process down the aisle after the bride's mother and the groom's father, escorting the groom's mother on your right hand side. If you are to welcome guests in a formal receiving line, your place is second in the line, after the bride's mother. If the bride and groom prefer to welcome everyone on their own, your job is to mingle with the guests, circulate and make introductions. Usually you are responsible for the free flow of drink and, for all the obvious reasons, you will probably want to keep an eye on what's being consumed.
Speeches usually take place after the meal has finished and prior to the cutting of the cake.
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