You may have heard of The Wedding MC before but do you really know what it is? The MC is the Master of Ceremonies during the reception of a wedding. The MC is the person that helps to keep everything in line and to make sure that everything flows the way it is supposed to.
There is a lot of planning and a lot of organized events that will take place during the reception. It is the job of this person to make sure that everything is running smoothly and on time.
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The Wedding MC is responsible for introducing speakers and then leading the applause of each and every speaker. Not only will this make sure that every speaker is given a little bit of applause but it is also providing the best transition possible for the next speaker to step up to the plate. With receptions that have a lot of events, the MC is used to help provide the link or the transition from one event to another.
In order to make sure that an MC is truly doing his or her job there are some basic hints and tips that should always be followed. The first thing to remember is that a nice and decent introduction is brief and to the point. A big no-no is to mispronounce the name of the various speakers that the MC is trying to introduce. Along with knowing how to properly pronounce the name of the speakers, it is also nice to know a little about each one of them. Make sure that the information given to the MC is something that each speaker would not mind having a room full of people hear about them.
Also, even though The Wedding MC may love to ham it up from time to time, it is extremely important to make sure that the MC never tries to upstage any of the speakers. While it is okay and generally acceptable for the MC to crack a joke here or there, this is not their audition for becoming a standup comic. If that is the job they want then they should be in a comedy club somewhere and not at a wedding.
In order to be sure how far The Wedding MC is allowed to take the jokes, he or she should have a detailed discussion with the bride and groom. By understanding the values and humor of the bride and groom, the MC can get a better feel for the job that will be expected from them. In the end, the job of the MC is pretty basic with very little variations. It is the humor aspect that normally changes from one wedding to another so you never know what to expect.
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Warm Regards,
Adrian Mak
The Wedding Reception Kit