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Who is in charge of meal service, music, what type of AV are you using? Are there any guest activities? Transport at the end of the night? Research event and vendor details for your notes.
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Research if any of the other speakers will need managing, ‘reeling in’, 5 minute warning, briefed, assisted to the microphone and so on.Find out what the pre-wedding plans are, plans between ceremony and reception and how you can help to manage the timelines and guests expectations.Ensure you have correct names and pronunciation in your notes (perhaps write names phonetically to help with your introduction). Stick to the script as you do not want to accidentally speak out of term or take content from someone else’s speech. Find out some great information about the people you need to introduce or mention at the reception.Make them aware that you have the MC role under control and that they can trust you. Grab a drink and sit down with the happy couple well in advance of the event to do some research.It is very important that all wedding guests receive a delicious meal – no one wants an overcooked steak or cold chicken! Often the meal timings help dictate when the speeches and formalities take place. The running order will be your best friend! Liaise with the venue and catering staff throughout the wedding to ensure the meal service is on time. Keep to a schedule throughout the event.Perform a soundcheck of the PA and microphone. Familiarise yourself with the surroundings, introduce yourself to the venue staff, vendors, suppliers. Arrive at the reception venue earlier than the other guests.Do not leave the preparation to the last minute.So let’s get started, we have listed 23 tips to MC a wedding. A detailed running order is also available in the Ultimate Wedding Planning Kit, as well as a Wedding Planning Checklist & Timeline which is incredibly helpful. The best way for this to happen effectively is to work to a detailed running order that the happy couple have put together, in conjunction with venue, vendors and yourself. An MC will assist with the coordination of the wedding reception and ensure that speeches, meals and formalities are introduced, managed and run on time. To put it bluntly, the role of a Wedding MC is to facilitate the event and make sure everything runs to schedule. We hope this article makes you feel in control, organised and limit your feelings of overwhelm.
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Do not take this role lightly, there is a lot that goes in to being a good MC. To be asked to MC a wedding is an honour and a great responsibility. To access a detailed version of this checklist as well as a draft MC Notes template, download our Ultimate Wedding Planning Kit. Congratulations, you have been asked to MC a wedding, this checklist outlines important tips and tricks to ensure you are the best MC possible. 23 tips to MC a wedding effectively and efficiently.