| You’ve been asked to be the Wedding MC at a | | | | That’s why it’s important to arrive at the |
| wedding. | | | | wedding reception venue early so you can organize |
| It’s a huge honor. | | | | things to make sure everything is running smoothly. |
| But while you’re flattered to be asked to take on | | | | 4. Pronounce People’s Names Correctly |
| the responsibility as Wedding Master of Ceremonies, | | | | People like the sound of their own name. And |
| you’re not sure what to do as the Wedding MC. | | | | there’s nothing more embarrassing than |
| Here are 7 Wedding MC Tips for the Wedding Emcee | | | | mispronouncing someone’s name - especially if |
| who is starting out and doesn’t know how to go | | | | you’re introducing them to the wedding guests. |
| about preparing for the Wedding MC Duties: | | | | 5. Tell Clean and Tasteful Wedding MC Jokes |
| 1. Prepare For Your Wedding MC Duties Early | | | | As Wedding MC you’re not only an organizer and |
| As Wedding MC you’ll have a lot to do. So | | | | speaker, you’re also an entertainer. That’s why |
| don’t wait until the last minute to organize things. | | | | every successful Wedding MC has Wedding MC |
| Meet with the wedding planners early in the wedding | | | | Jokes ready for an appropriate time throughout the |
| planning timeline and know what’s expected of you. | | | | wedding reception. |
| Keep in mind that people will be busy preparing for the | | | | Use good judgement in choosing your Wedding MC |
| wedding and the wedding reception. Take every | | | | Jokes to ensure you don’t embarrass the wedding |
| opportunity to meet with the wedding planners as well | | | | couple or the wedding guests. |
| as the bride and groom to make sure you have all the | | | | 6. Don’t Embarrass The Bride And Groom |
| information and background material you’ll need at | | | | As Wedding MC you’re expected to be |
| the wedding reception. | | | | professional and tactful. |
| Make sure you have a detailed Wedding MC Checklist | | | | That’s why it’s important to make sure you |
| for organizing your Wedding MC Duties and a wedding | | | | don’t make comments that embarrass anyone - |
| reception agenda to refer to during the reception. | | | | especially the bride and groom. |
| You’ll need to know what’s going on during the | | | | 7. Focus The Wedding Guests’ Attention On The |
| wedding day. There’s always the possibility of | | | | Newlyweds |
| delays that can throw the wedding reception agenda | | | | As the Wedding Master of Ceremonies your |
| off. | | | | responsibility is to ensure the bride and groom are in |
| Stay informed and communicate with your key | | | | the limelight. |
| wedding planners and service providers. | | | | Even though you’re the Wedding MC you should |
| 2. Be Prepared For The Unexpected | | | | ensure you don’t upstage the newlyweds. |
| Be prepared for unexpected surprises including a | | | | Remember, the wedding reception isn’t about you, |
| change in weather, late arrivals of the wedding couple | | | | it’s about the bride and groom. |
| or wedding party, and a delay in serving the meal. | | | | Being a Wedding MC isn’t something to take lightly |
| Always have contingency plans in place in case | | | | - it’s a huge responsibility and the wedding planners |
| something unexpected comes up. | | | | expect a lot from you. |
| 3. Arrive At The Wedding Reception Venue Early | | | | When you consider the thousands of dollars spent on |
| Imagine walking into the reception room an hour before | | | | a wedding, the very least you can do as Wedding MC |
| the reception and finding that it’s not ready for the | | | | is to honor the bride and groom by making sure you |
| wedding guests. Or finding that the caterers are behind | | | | carry out your Wedding MC Duties with diligence, tact, |
| in preparing the meal. Or discovering that the band will | | | | and professionalism. |
| be late in arriving. | | | | |