The Wedding MC – Part 3
Posted by man | Under Uncategorized Monday Jul 12, 2010The Dance
The wedding MC will be expected to announce when the music and dancing is about to start, the band or disk jockey, and later, the first dane of the happy couple, any special dances (such as the bride dancing with her father), and finally invites the remainder of people attending the reception to join in too – but make sure all your wedding MC jokes are appropriate for all people attending the wedding.
At the appropriate time, the MC will also announce the throwing of the bouquet, the removal of and throwing of the garter, and any other special activities the couple has planned.
After the band or DJ have been introduced a band member or the DJ often take the role of MC to announce other events.
Other Duties
Depending on what the newlyweds have planned for the evening, an MC may also announce the opening of the gifts (if they will be opened that evening) and/or announce the departure of the bride and groom as they leave at the end of the evening or depart for their honeymoon. He may also thank all the people who helped make the wedding extra special for the couple—the caterer, the photographer, the band, etc.—and thank the guests for attending, wishing everyone a safe trip home.
The Wedding MC may be given another role for the big day. Sometimes the best man acts as an informal Master of Ceremonies for most announcements and the toasts with the band leader or disk jockey handling the announcements as the dance begins. And it’s not unknown for either of the fathers or the groom himself to adopt the role.
If you are asked to act as the MC at a wedding—whether as your primary role because you are a friend of the couple or due to your involvement as the best man, brother of the bride or groom, because you are the disk jockey, or for some other reason, it’s important to take your role seriously.
Remember, whether you are introducing the couple, announcing the toasts, or coordinating the special dances and bouquet and garter toss, the focus should always be on the bride and groom and making their day special.
Also see The Role of the Wedding MC – Part 1 and The Role of the Wedding MC – Part 2