#WEDDING EMCEE SCRIPT PROFESSIONAL#

Mumbling announcements or not making them clear enough so people are lost what’s happening.Announcements should be brief and to the point. This can include asking, “All the engaged girls to raise their hands,” and then handing out business cards. Promoting their company during announcements (beyond simply sharing their company name).Joking around too much, particularly outdated/sexist jokes (“Whoa, who’s wearing the pants now!”) and other cringeworthy comments.Frequently interrupting the music, trying to whoop up the crowd.Let’s dig into some examples of bad wedding MC behavior. No, they just want an MC who’s not going to be, well, bad. Now, it’s not that couples don’t want MCs at all. They demand too much of the focus on themselves instead of keeping it on the couple – the whole reason they’re there in the first place. They try to get people to dance by constantly bugging them with annoying attempts at whooping up the crowd or calling out people, rather than just playing awesome music. They insist that people love their emceeing and continue to dominate weddings with their banter. Yet many wedding DJs still haven’t gotten the memo. I’m continually amazed – though actually not amazed at all – that the #1 thing I’ve heard people say is they can’t STAND wedding MCs who talk on the microphone too much. But make your question even better: Ask what they have liked or disliked about weddings they’ve been to. When booking wedding DJ jobs, always ask your potential clients what they’re looking for.

This can make for a nice moment during the reception. Some of these questions are good to ask each person individually, without the other partner witnessing it. What things do you love best about each other?.When did you know you loved the other person?.Ask them some simple questions and then put it together into a cohesive story: For one, you’ll need to actually learn their story. If this is something you’d like to do when you MC a wedding, be sure to check with the couple ahead of time.

#WEDDING EMCEE SCRIPT PROFESSIONAL#

However, you as the MC are likely an even better speaker – you’re a professional after all – so you may do it better. This is because the groomsman or bridesmaid likely knows some of the story firsthand because of being there/knowing the couple for years. Something like this – the couple’s story – might better be delivered by a wedding party member during the toasts/speeches part of the night. And make sure it’s something the couple actually wants. I’d recommend keeping this story brief – just a few minutes maximum. However, I know some MCs who do like to share the couple’s story during the reception – how they met, how they got engaged, etc. You don’t need to share your advice on love. You’re there to lead the party and the reception portion of the night. They may speak to each spouse individually or call on them to fulfill certain behaviors in their marriage. During the ceremony, the officiant may offer their advice on love and marriage. The wedding officiant is the person who leads the ceremony and marries the couple. Remember, the wedding MC is not the same as the wedding officiant. The Wedding MC Is Not the Wedding Officiant You simply have to say a few announcements throughout the night. You don’t have to be an amazing public speaker or a dynamic entertainer. Luckily, it’s not that hard to MC a wedding. And they repeat important announcements, as it often takes some repetition for things to click with a crowd.

They speak clearly into the microphone.

They keep people informed of things about to happen, such as the first dance, cake cutting, last call, etc.

They’re not frequently interrupting the music unless it’s absolutely essential.

They speak sporadically and only when necessary.They’re friendly and speak enthusiastically on the microphone without being over the top or disingenuous. They make guests and the couple feel welcome.Here are some common traits of good wedding MCs. A complete wedding MC script is included later in this post. So let’s look at what makes a good wedding MC. They don’t make endless jokes or embarrass the couple or demand the attention be on them. They make any necessary announcements throughout the night but don’t blab on and on. The good news is good MCs don’t say all that much! What should I say? And what if I say the wrong thing? Do I have to do a lot of speaking and really “whoop” up the crowd? If you dislike public speaking, this may fill you with dread. The MC (also called the “emcee”) makes any important announcements throughout the night, such as events about to happen, instructions for the guests, and anything that directs the flow of the night. Wedding DJs are typically asked to also MC the wedding. Being a wedding DJ isn’t just about playing music.

Wedding emcee script