An MC Wedding Checklist
A wedding MC is the Master of Ceremonies. You have been entrusted by the bride and groom to keep the reception flowing smoothly and on time. You can share your own stories of the bride and groom to keep the guests laughing. You will work closely with the wedding planner to ensure that the reception runs exactly how the bride and groom envisioned.
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Know the Key Players
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It is essential to know who the key players in the wedding are. You will need to know some background information on the bride, groom, best man, maid of honor and father of the bride, along with anyone else who may be making a toast or speech at the reception. Ask the couple if there are any special guests that they wish to recognize, such as family members and grandparents.
Prepare the Agenda
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A detailed timeline of events should be prepared to help you guide the wedding reception. You will need to coordinate this timeline with the wedding coordinator and the bride and groom. The timeline should include when the guests arrive, the presentation of the bride and groom, the wedding toasts and final dance. You will need to make sure that the event runs smoothly and on time. Include important details, such as who will be making the toast.
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Venue
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You will work with the wedding coordinator to make sure the venue is properly outfitted. Make sure that all audio equipment is working properly and is in the appropriate location. Check the location of speakers and ensure that everyone in the venue will be able to hear speeches and music. If anything is not working properly or is in the wrong place, take action to correct the issue.
Know What You're Saying
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Prepare what you will say. You can include stories that you have learned from the background information about the key players, funny jokes and anything the couple requests. Keep your statements short and to the point. You don't want to ramble while the guests are waiting to hear from the key players. Do not include anything inappropriate or embarrassing. Keep your material PG-13, unless instructed otherwise by the wedding coordinator or the couple.
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References
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