Wedding Master of Ceremonies: 3 Things You Must Know for Success

1. Make Sure You Know Your Wedding MC Duties

The mc is at the helm for ensuring the various events planned for the nuptial celebration happen in an orderly manner and according to the agreed timetable.

The duties of a mc are not set in stone. It very much depends on the type of nuptial celebration and the role the bride and groom want you to play. You must therefore sit down with the couple and agree, in as much detail as possible, the duties you will perform.

2. Prepare A Running Sheet

Planning is vital if you are to make a success of your role. The only way you can stay on top of those nerves is to know exactly what happens when and where and who's involved.

You need to prepare a running sheet that shows, minute by minute, what is to happen when, where and with whom.

And you have to liase with all the leading contributors to ensure they know what they have to do and when. For instance, do all those making a speech know how long they have to speak for?

You really do need to put a lot of time and effort to make the role of wedding mc seem easy and natural.

3. Don't Try To Be The ‘Star' Turn

Let's be very clear. You are not part of the nuptial celebration entertainment. You may organize some easy to play party games as a means of helping the guests mix and, yes, you can tell a light hearted joke when introducing a particular ceremony. However, you are not a stand up comedian or a ‘star' turn.

A successful mc is unobtrusive letting the limelight clearly fall on the bride and groom.

One Final Tip - Do you want to:-

• Learn wedding mc jokes and one liners that are sure to amuse, not offend, the guests.
• Plan correctly for your wedding emcee role.
• Be organized with templates covering all the duties of a wedding master of ceremonies.

Then check out this guide to being a wedding mc.