• Prepare a wedding reception agenda • The wedding reception agenda - which you'll prepare from your discussions with the wedding planners - is your snapshot of the reception. The wedding reception agenda lists the key events of the wedding reception as well as estimated times those events will occur. Be sure to check out The Wedding MC's Wedding Speech Guide … [Read more...]
The Wedding Emcee: Tips On Preparing For The Wedding Reception – Tip #9
9. Prepare and practice your Wedding MC Speech to the bride and groom, if you've been requested to make one. Your preparation will include interviewing the bride and groom, as well as the wedding couple's families and friends, for material you can use in your speech. Because you'll have many Wedding MC duties to prepare for and perform, be sure to begin preparing the Wedding … [Read more...]
The Wedding Emcee: Tips On Preparing For The Wedding Reception – Tip #8
This Wedding MC tip will help reduce your nervousness before the wedding reception begins. 8. Arrive at the wedding reception venue early. It's unprofessional to arrive late or rush in at the last moment. Plan on arriving at least an hour before the program starts. It helps you get grounded and familiar with your surroundings. What's more, you'll be able to check on things … [Read more...]
The Wedding Emcee: Tips On Preparing For The Wedding Reception – Tip #7
This Wedding MC tip will make you look like a true professional when things don't go as planned... 7. Expect - and plan for - the unexpected. We'd like to think that things will go smoothly. Unfortunately, that's not always the case: There's no microphone. Or it doesn't work. Or there's no podium. Or the weather changes and the wedding reception has to be held indoors … [Read more...]
The Wedding Emcee: Tips On Preparing For The Wedding Reception – Tip #6
There's nothing worse than dead air, confusion, or boredom at a wedding reception. That's why wedding MC tip #6 is the sign of a true professional... 6. Have plenty of material - including amusing remarks - on hand to fill gaps and entertain the wedding guests. You can never have too much material. Always have extra jokes, stories, and comments close by in case they're … [Read more...]