Master of Ceremonies - Help needed
Nov 8th 2010 | 8:30 pm
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Master of Ceremonies - Help needed
Hi Guys
my beautiful Niece and her husband-to-be have asked me to be their master of Ceremonies at their wedding next year. Of course I jumped at the opportunity and feel very proud that they have asked me to do this.
Now comes the hard part, I have no idea what is required of me to conduct this task. Do I dress up like a penquin and "bang the gong" to attract peoples attention over the course of the day. Do I call upon people to stand up and give speaches and toastes ect ect. Has anyone actually done this task. If so, Help, what am I suposed to do.
I want to do the right thing by my neice to make their day special so any assistance would be most appreciated to make this big day go well for the happy couple.
Thankyou in advance
Barney
my beautiful Niece and her husband-to-be have asked me to be their master of Ceremonies at their wedding next year. Of course I jumped at the opportunity and feel very proud that they have asked me to do this.
Now comes the hard part, I have no idea what is required of me to conduct this task. Do I dress up like a penquin and "bang the gong" to attract peoples attention over the course of the day. Do I call upon people to stand up and give speaches and toastes ect ect. Has anyone actually done this task. If so, Help, what am I suposed to do.
I want to do the right thing by my neice to make their day special so any assistance would be most appreciated to make this big day go well for the happy couple.
Thankyou in advance
Barney
Nov 8th 2010 | 8:37 pm
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Re: Master of Ceremonies - Help needed
Tell a few jokes, call on the people who are doing speeches, introduce the bridal party as they arrive etc. I'm sure if you google mc wedding jokes and order of the day etc, you'll find a truck load of information.
Have fun.
Have fun.
Nov 8th 2010 | 9:51 pm
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Re: Master of Ceremonies - Help needed
at my sisters wedding their one said things like: Now let us all be upstanding for the bride and groom. but please take care to get the names right! he addressed the groom as Karen and no, thats not my sisters name either!
Nov 8th 2010 | 10:41 pm
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Re: Master of Ceremonies - Help needed
Hi Guys
my beautiful Niece and her husband-to-be have asked me to be their master of Ceremonies at their wedding next year. Of course I jumped at the opportunity and feel very proud that they have asked me to do this.
Now comes the hard part, I have no idea what is required of me to conduct this task. Do I dress up like a penquin and "bang the gong" to attract peoples attention over the course of the day. Do I call upon people to stand up and give speaches and toastes ect ect. Has anyone actually done this task. If so, Help, what am I suposed to do.
I want to do the right thing by my neice to make their day special so any assistance would be most appreciated to make this big day go well for the happy couple.
Thankyou in advance
Barney
my beautiful Niece and her husband-to-be have asked me to be their master of Ceremonies at their wedding next year. Of course I jumped at the opportunity and feel very proud that they have asked me to do this.
Now comes the hard part, I have no idea what is required of me to conduct this task. Do I dress up like a penquin and "bang the gong" to attract peoples attention over the course of the day. Do I call upon people to stand up and give speaches and toastes ect ect. Has anyone actually done this task. If so, Help, what am I suposed to do.
I want to do the right thing by my neice to make their day special so any assistance would be most appreciated to make this big day go well for the happy couple.
Thankyou in advance
Barney
If the bride and groom want to be clapped in to the reception you can announce them in.You will also be expected to introduce all the people saying speeches.Make sure you have a list from the b&g as to who they want speaking and time slots.Liase with the best man and restaurant manager.Dont worry.Its a nice job and Im sure you will do your niece proud.
Nov 9th 2010 | 12:26 am
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Re: Master of Ceremonies - Help needed
If I may...the first call for quiet you do will set the tone for how you go down for the rest of the day.
It's nerve wracking...so...use the gavel or whatever and WAIT...it will seem like half an hour but is at worst 30 seconds. Some people shut up immediately, others respond to this and also shut up...then the few awkward ones actually get told to be quiet by those who are now looking at you. When it goes silent..then you speak. Don't start talking until you've got them. Don't bang up twice, it looks like impatience.
If you get the first one right, the rest is a doodle because they will think you know what you are doing and give you a fair go.
Worked for me anyway. I still have nightmares about my first attempt at it.
It's nerve wracking...so...use the gavel or whatever and WAIT...it will seem like half an hour but is at worst 30 seconds. Some people shut up immediately, others respond to this and also shut up...then the few awkward ones actually get told to be quiet by those who are now looking at you. When it goes silent..then you speak. Don't start talking until you've got them. Don't bang up twice, it looks like impatience.
If you get the first one right, the rest is a doodle because they will think you know what you are doing and give you a fair go.
Worked for me anyway. I still have nightmares about my first attempt at it.
