Do I Really Need A Professional Wedding MC (my uncle is hilarious) — Unbridely
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The document discusses whether it is better to hire a professional wedding MC or have a family member act as the MC. It notes that professional MCs have extensive experience and training in managing wedding receptions smoothly. They have skills like good microphone technique, organization, keeping calm under pressure, public speaking ability, and maintaining a fun atmosphere. The document contrasts this with untrained family members who may not have the right temperament or skills for the job. It argues that professional MCs are worth hiring to ensure the reception runs smoothly and guests have an enjoyable experience.
Do I Really Need A Professional Wedding MC (my uncle is hilarious) — Unbridely
- 1. 7/20/2017 Do I Really Need A Professional Wedding MC (my Uncle is hilarious)? — unbridely https://unbridely.com/blog/wedding-mc 1/4 DO I REALLY NEED A PROFESSIONAL WEDDING MC (MY UNCLE IS HILARIOUS)? June 18, 2017 by Camille Abbott Not a lot of people (and until recently, me included) know what a professional MC actually does or understands the role of an MC at a wedding. But what I have noticed, when I talk to my brides and grooms about their wedding planning, is a definite trend towards hiring an experienced MC, rather than asking (read: begging/bribing) a relative to do them a favour. So is hiring a professional MC the right choice for your wedding and what in the hell do they do anyway? In 1993, Ben of DJ Ben Events began entertaining crowds at various kids discos, school formals, birthdays and weddings. As time went on and his list of gigs quickly exceeded the 1000 mark, he started to crave a fresh way to introduce a more personal and interactive element to these events; which since 2013 has been almost solely weddings. Fast forward to 2017, when Ben recently achieved the milestone of 100 5-star reviews for his combined DJ & MC services. Both clients and guests love his relaxed warmth, wit and fun approach to weddings; so much so that DJ Ben now o ers the option of MC only services. He believes that a modern wedding deserves the very best in communication, entertainment and fun all washed down with a big swig of good humour. DJBen gives us the inside story.. What Do They Do? You may have been the (unlucky) witness of an old-school MC who, a er booming into the microphone that mains were about to be served, sat back with a self-satisfied look on his face; job done! Thanks Captain Obvious. Times and expectations have changed a whole lot and in 2017, the list of responsibilities for a modern professional wedding MC are long and varied. These can include: Champagne Portraits U N B R I D E L Y N O T Y O U R A V E R A G E B R I D E B L O G
- 2. 7/20/2017 Do I Really Need A Professional Wedding MC (my Uncle is hilarious)? — unbridely https://unbridely.com/blog/wedding-mc 2/4 acting as the host of the wedding reception, welcoming your guests, being the communicator of public announcements – vocally inform, navigate and convey housekeeping details, acting as the middle-man for wedding suppliers (think catering sta /band/venue supervisor etc.), being keeper of the schedule & timing of speeches/cake cutting/first dance/farewell etc., ensuring the smooth running of the reception, and taking the pressure o the newlyweds and/or their bridal party, parents and siblings. Captured In Time Photography The Skills They Need While it may crack you up at family get-togethers when your notoriously funny and inappropriate Uncle spins a few yarns, not every extrovert is the best choice to MC your wedding. It’s pretty well accepted that prior experience, aptitude or training is a great first start, but DJBen believes that you should also be considering the finer skills of a great communicator when deciding who you want to run your wedding celebration: Good mic technique - there’s nothing worse than someone speaking so close into a microphone that the sound is distorted, except a person holding it around their belly button (and you can’t hear a word) Organised and prepared – it’s the MC’s job to know what’s meant to happen, when, how and by whom. They need to be all over it; all night. Unflappable with a poker face – when the bar runs out of beer or the kitchen is on fire, you want someone who can communicate it (or distract your guests from it) in such a way that everyone is calm, relaxed and happy no matter what happens, and to that point.. Think quick on their feet – Murphy’s Law frequents weddings, my friend. And you’d better hope that your MC can work around the issues as they crop up. A great people-person – a demeanour that is warm and puts everyone at ease will win out over someone who cracks jokes all night, but that said.. You want someone witty and charming with a personality that draws people to them – humour is the best ice breaker there is. And last, but certainly not least, you're probably looking for someone who is relatively sober too. So that means your Uncle is off the list, yes? What Separates The Amateurs From The Pros? There are good MCs and then there are great MCs. You also want to hire someone who: Can ‘take the temperature of the room’ and feed o your guests’ reactions to ensure that the party is personalised and relevant Will make everything fun with flair – is there are good way to tell everyone where the toilets are? Yes. There. Is. (contact DJBen) Commentate the night – inclusive and appropriate banter bonds your guests by encouraging a shared experience of your wedding Makes everyone feel comfortable no matter how many, or few, people they know in the room Can coach the bridal party or family members who are doing speeches
- 3. 7/20/2017 Do I Really Need A Professional Wedding MC (my Uncle is hilarious)? — unbridely https://unbridely.com/blog/wedding-mc 3/4 (c) Copyright 2017 Unbridely 0 Comments 1 Like Questions to ask your wedding venue (before you book!) 1 comment • 8 months ago• Nicholle McKenzie — Finding out the best wedding venue is always stressful and tiresome. Thanks a lot for your valuable tips. It would surely help people out. I have also written a post related to yours, … 23 Things Your Wedding Photographer Wish You Knew 4 comments • 4 months ago• Kayla Illies — Such great advice!!! I'm a wedding photographer myself and quite a few of these are true and I also see people talking about it all the time! It also helps for the photographer to … ALSO ON WWW.UNBRIDELY.COM 0 Comments www.unbridely.com Camille Webber Share⤤ Sort by Best Start the discussion… Be the first to comment. Subscribe✉ Add Disqus to your siteAdd DisqusAddd Privacy🔒 Recommended 2 Posted in professional advice and tagged with wedding suppliers, wedding blog, wedding trends, wedding planning, wedding mc Newer / Older Bring another level of interaction and entertainment to the reception with games and fun segments like the shoe game, quizzes about the couple’s quirks/relationship or a scavenger hunt. What's your experience of amateur or professional MCs? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. IF YOU LIKED THIS POST, YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY.. 17 ESSENTIAL WEDDING GOWN SHOPPING TIPS WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A FIRST LOOK (& HOW TO DO IT RIGHT) DO I REALLY NEED A PROFESSIONAL WEDDING MC (MY UNCLE IS HILARIOUS)? HOW TO PLAN YOUR SPECTACULAR SPARKLER EXIT (WITHOUT BURNING ANYONE) EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WEDDING PET SERVICES (YOUR DOG WILL LOVE YOU FOR IT) 21 THINGS YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER WISH YOU KNEW 7 SUREFIRE BUZZ KILLS FOR THE NEWLY ENGAGED 5 FUN WEDDING GOWN STYLES (FOR UNBRIDELY BRIDES) QUICK VOWS BY UNBRIDELY QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR WEDDING VENUE (BEFORE YOU BOOK!) Share
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