What Does a Master of Ceremonies Do?

More than you think!

Sadly, a lot of couples seem to think that a master of ceremonies (MC) is only responsible for introducing each person making a speech. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Your MC will also work with all the vendors to ensure things are running on time. They will work with the kitchen/catering staff to check if things are still due to run on time. They will keep in contact with your photographer/videographer to ensure they are ready for key events prior to them being announced.

If you are having a buffet, your master of ceremonies will release tables to the buffet. Not over the microphone telling them what table number is next! A good MC will walk to each table and personally invite them to the buffet. This is a much more elegant approach and shows respect to your guests.

Your MC will, of course, introduce speeches, whilst also giving quick microphone handling advice to each person making a speech to ensure they can be heard. A good MC will not go off a script but actively listen to each speech and use the mood and content of that speech to match the mood when required.

Too many times I have seen poor-quality MCs, stuck in a script and not listening to the previous speaker, come in directly after an emotional, heartfelt or sad speech with a cheesy smile and tacky line to deliver—just like a bad game show host. Not what you want for your wedding day!

The MC will work the rest of the event ensuring the dance happens and introducing others to the dance floor as well as potentially run games etc.

What does a master of ceremonies do?

Your MC is the glue that holds the event together.

Ensure you choose someone with experience.

We hope this has helped to answer your question – “What does a master of ceremonies do?”

NikNat Entertainment offers professional MC services on the Gold Coast and surrounding areas. Get in touch today to see how we can bring your event to life. I have trained under many of the industries leaders in the master of ceremonies field, including many well known MCs from the United States. I like to keep my MC service fun and lighthearted, whilst not making it a stand up comedy show. (I have seen this and it’s awkward).

I make my service all about you and the guests, it’s NOT about me nor my moment to shine.

I am there to simply facilitate the order of the events and the flow of the night.
Making you and your guests the stars, not me!

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