The
MC
The MC (Master of Ceremonies) at a wedding is like the director
of a movie. He or she "directs" the guests in various
ways, such as telling them when speakers are going to make
their speeches or when food is going to be served, etc. You
should choose an MC quite early in the process of planning
your wedding so that you can get to know him/her quite well.
It is very important that you are comfortable with the MC,
and that he/she knows what kind of people you, and your guests,
are so he/she can run the reception appropriately.
The style
of the MC can help set the mood of the reception. For example,
if he/she makes funny jokes guests will feel more relaxed
and enjoy themselves more than if he/she is quite uptight.
The MC should, therefore, tell either jokes or stories
(or both) to loosen up the crowd. You want your guests
to enjoy themselves...
You have
to make sure that the MC's jokes are personalised to fit
the type of audience. When you meet with your chosen MC
you must, therefore, arm him/her with as much information
about you and your guests as you can. That way the MC can
choose his/her jokes to suit your personalities.
Apart
from telling jokes and/or stories, the MC performs tasks
such as introducing the head table and any special guests,
introducing guests to toast, reading greetings from non-attendants,
coordinating speakers, and basically just making sure the
reception runs as smoothly as possible.
The following
is a list of what the MC should do at a traditional reception,
and in what order:
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The
MC introduces him/herself
The MC announces that the bridal party has arrived, and
then introduces them. First the flower girl, then the
best man/groomsmen and maid of honour/bridesmaids (in
couples), and last the bride and groom
The MC introduces the priest to say grace before the
meal
After the main course the MC calls for the First Speech
and toast, and then for each of the other speeches
The MC reads any greetings from non-attendant guests
The MC tells everyone that it's time for the cutting
of the cake
The MC introduces the bridal waltz
The MC invites the bridal party and parents to dance
The MC invites the rest of the guests to dance
Just before the bride and groom are about to leave, the
MC arranges for the bouquet toss, and then the garter
toss
The MC tells the guests to form a circle, and the bridal
couple leaves |
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