Millions of people are planning wedding receptions around the world and they are looking for you an Emcee at a Wedding. There are celebrants, caterers, photographers event coordinators, Wedding DJ’s, singers, bands, musicians, wait staff and videographers who participate in the event and of course the Master of Ceremonies or host of the event who will keep things running smoothly.Â
The MC should be able to create a fun-filled and entertaining atmosphere for guests to enjoy, and keeping up the party vibes. Choosing an MC will be one of the biggest decisions of a couple’s wedding planning journey, so do your research, read some blogs about the topic, and speak with someone who has performed the role.Â
What Does an Emcee at a Wedding Do?
A Master or Mistress of Ceremonies, commonly known as the MC or host, is one of the most important people at a wedding reception with a crucial job. The Wedding MC makes sure that the reception begins on time, orchestrates a continuous flow of activities, and informs guests on what is happening in every section of the event.Â
The Emcee will be the couple’s best friend at the reception as they effortlessly work with other vendors to make sure the event runs seamlessly. They will work in with the couple’s plans for the reception and with the venue coordinators schedule to create an unforgettable evening.Â
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Wedding Master of Ceremonies
An Emcee at a Wedding must have personality and entertain the guests in between the speeches and the serving of the meal. An event that effortlessly flows from one activity to the next is an event to be remembered for all of the guests.Â
An MC’s announcing skills and handling of the microphone must be at an expert level. And a funny wedding MC will make the night even more memorable.
Friend or Professional Emcee at a Wedding?
The biggest decision for a couple, is for them to decide wether they would like to use a friend or a professional…
A great Wedding Host will have a brief history of the couples’ life to use in creating a personalised event, and that is why it is so beneficial to use your marriage celebrant as your wedding MC.
Couples may choose a close friend or family member, but make sure they are a confident public speaker and can be trusted to stay off the booze in order to perform this extremely important job.Â
What to Do as an Emcee at a Wedding
introduce yourself to other vendors
greet and welcome guests
announce the entrance of the wedding party into the reception
make introductions
announce the cutting of the cakeÂ
focus guests attention to special moments/peopleÂ
announce telegrams sent from family and friends who could not attendÂ
announce the first dance
prepare crowd for bouquet toss
What NOT to do as an Emcee at a Wedding
Don’t be late for the ceremony or the reception – people are relying on you
Don’t be (too) unprofessional and definitely don’t be rude to the guests.Â
Don’t let the energy in the room lull between one event and the next
Don’t go in unprepared! Read and review the run sheet – you are keeping this train on the tracks
Don’t complain or blame the other vendors -Guests are there to have a good time and not to hear the MC go on and on about what a tough time they are having
Don’t get drunk
Don’t introduce speeches or activities before you know the photographer is ready
Never make fun of the bride
An agreement between couple and wedding MC should be made outlining the length and tone of the reception. Some couples like stiff and formal, and others like it fun and loose. Deciding what is expected of a Wedding Master of Ceremonies will help create the evening to remember and give a framework in which to work and improvise.
An Emcee at a wedding is there to take the pressure off the couple and to make any last minute decisions on their behalf, so they can relax and enjoy their wedding reception.
Professional Emcee at a Wedding
