We’ve all heard the stories about the drunken Master of Ceremonies who starts telling stories so inappropriate that they could end the marriage before the signatures have dried on the paperwork. Do you need an MC at your wedding, or perhaps the question should be, should you have an MC at your wedding? Let’s have a look at the role of the MC in detail and then you can make an informed decision.
What does the Master of Ceremonies do? The MC’s primary function is to ensure that the reception runs smoothly. Depending on the size of your wedding the MC’s job is a very important one and encompasses many facets:
- Asks the guests to proceed to the reception.
- Introduces the wedding party.
- Invites the guests to be seated for dinner after the receiving line has welcomed all guests.
- If grace is being said the MC will introduce the person who will say/lead grace.
- After dinner the MC will introduce the people at the head table.
- The MC will introduce the toasters and will ensure that no inappropriate toasts are made.
- Read any emails or messages sent to the bride and groom from family or friends that couldn’t attend.
- Introduce any out-of-town guests.
- Announce the cutting of the wedding cake.
- Announce the start of dancing.
- Indicate when refreshments are available.
- Let everyone know when the bride will be tossing the bouquet.
- Announce the departure of the bride and groom.
If you want to have an MC at your wedding, choose carefully. You’ll want a reliable, responsible, reasonably sober MC with a great personality and sense of humour who will do a great job and enhance your wedding reception.
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