Would you accept an offer of employment without knowing what was involved? No I’m pretty confident you wouldn’t. So why do so many accept a request from one of their family or a close friend to be their wedding master of ceremonies without giving any real consideration to what’s involved in the role of mc at a wedding reception?

Being the master of ceremonies is unpaid but nevertheless it is still a job. After all the emcee has to ensure the reception runs in a timely and orderly fashion. That does not just happen. It takes considerable planning. Do you have theaptitudes for that?

The starting point is to a meeting with the happy couple and ascertain your spin[responsibilities|duties[/spin]. There is no set role of emcee at a wedding so you need to know specifically what yours will be. It’s best to get this in writing so as to avoid any possible disputes later on.

So what are the typical duties of a emcee at a wedding? They may include:

* helping to show the bridal party to their correct spot in the receiving lineup;
* announcing the arrival of the bride and groom;
* introducing yourself and explaining your role as the master of ceremonies for the celebrations;
* formally welcoming the guests to the celebrations;
* requesting all guests take their seats for dinner;
* introducing the top table;
* introducing each speaker (including those giving a toast). Learn wedding mc tips for introducing the speakers;
* inviting the bride and groom to cut the cake;
* announcing the first waltz;
* encouraging all the single girls to gather round for the tossing of the bride’s bouquet;
* arranging some party games suitable for all;
* asking the guests to form a guard of honor for the exit of the happy couple;
* letting the guests know when the reception will close; and
* bidding farewell to the guests.

Public speaking is said to create alarm and terror in many. But it does not have to be like that. Follow these wedding emcee tips for public speaking.

The wedding mc role is a very important one. Get it wrong and the reception could be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Think I’m exaggerating? Check out the ways in which an ill prepared wedding emcee can make a mess of. These are gaffes you most certainly do not want to repeat.

Doing your homework is the key to being a successful wedding emcee. Knowing you have thoroughly planned and organized everything helps to reduce those big day nerves. This will help you rejoice in the whole experience.

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