Once dinner has been served to all, the MC, in whatever order has been requested, will announce the tossing of the bouquet, introduce those who will be making a speech, and then the cutting of the cake. Once all guests are seated, the MC will announce the entrance of the new Mr & Mrs, and lead a round of a applause.įor buffet style dinners, to keep order, the MC will let each table know when they can proceed to the buffet line. If formal photographs are to be taken, the MC will request that relevant guests are present at the correct time.įollowing photographs, the MC will then announce that the wedding breakfast is the be served, and if a receiving line is taking place will orchestrate that with the help of the ushers. Most times, the master of ceremony will use the sound equipment of the bands’ or the DJ at the reception to make their announcements. As the master of ceremony, your job is to guide the guests and inform the wedding party of what’s happening and what they can expect to occur in the near future. The Master of Ceremonies (MC) at a wedding reception is the point person and with microphone in hand, the loudest person in the room. To keep the ceremony moving along, to make sure that everything the bride and groom want to have happen at their reception takes place, it’s important for there to be a designated voice. With such a diverse mix for friends, families, new in-laws, co-workers, and neighbours, things can become quite chaotic. Guests, the wedding party and the bride and groom are usually abuzz with well wishes, sentimental tears, and later, food, fun, and dancing.

'Weddings and receptions are exciting celebrations. Today on the blog we have wedding speech guru, Carole Spiers with her expert knowledge of exactly what it means to be an MC. Whether you hire in a professional, or ask a favour of a friend, having a Master of Ceremonies on duty at your wedding will ensure the smooth and timely running of the day.

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