Does Your Wedding Band need an MC? The Answer is a resounding YES!!! Here's Why.
A successful wedding day has a lot going on – from picture perfect florals to a stunning venue to an amazing MC, there’s so much that goes into it! You might be asking yourself, an mc? What does an MC do?!
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Well, think of an MC, or Master of Ceremonies, as the announcer of your day. A wedding MC is essential for ensuring a seamless, enjoyable wedding experience. In our opinion, a great MC is a MUST.
The Vital Role of a Wedding MC
First and foremost, an MC sets the tone of your wedding day. They are often the first person guests hear from during the reception. Whether it's hyping up the bridal party entrance, getting everyone pumped for the first dance, or encouraging them to hit the dance floor later in the night, a great MC knows exactly how to read the room and keep the momentum going. The band's MC has the experience and energy needed to keep the flow of the event going while delivering an amazing performance. Since they’re already familiar with the music, transitions, and timing, they can seamlessly move from one part of the celebration to the next without missing a beat.
An awesome MC keeps things on track. They ensure that the agenda runs on time, the coordinate a ton of different things like:
Toasts
Special Dances
Cake Cutting
& other Special Announcements.
Most importantly, a great MC engages your guests. They should hype them up for the intro’s getting everyone on their feet, creating that excitement and keeping the energy alive.
Benefits of Having a Skilled MC
A skilled MC will do more than you can ever imagine for your event. They interact with the guests, engage with everyone, and make the event as memorable as it can be. But, most importantly, they can reduce the stress of the event for you!
With a reliable MC on the mic, a couple can focus on their special day without having to worry about a schedule or keeping their guests happy and entertained – it is already being done for them.
Responsibilities of an MC
An MC is more than just a person who talks into a microphone. They have a ton of responsibilities that make sure your wedding day is smooth, so you don’t have to worry about it. Here’s what you can expect from an MC:
Introduce the wedding party: If you're doing formal introductions, an MC is responsible for presenting the bridal party and newlyweds to the guests. This is a highly anticipated part of the wedding, so you want to make sure it is done perfectly.
Managing Speeches and Toasts: The MC helps set the tone and keeps everything on Track by announcing Toasts and making sure there are no awkward pauses.
The MC plays such a crucial role behind the scenes in making sure the entire wedding day flows smoothly. While the wedding planner/venue coordinator is overseeing logistics, the MC is the person who provides those verbal cues and acts as the voice guiding the action. This coordination helps everything happen at the right time i.e. making sure photographer/videographer are ready and in place for key moments
Making announcements: As we’ve discussed before, they keep the event on track by making clear and engaging announcements. Not only does this keep the flow of the night moving, but it also helps build anticipation and excitement for each milestone.
Essential Qualities for an MC
When searching for the perfect MC for you, which will likely come in the form of a DJ or band leader, there are certain qualities you should look for like:
Articulate and eloquent confident speaker
Articulate and eloquent confident speaker
High energy and enthusiasm
A positive, upbeat attitude
Organized and timely
A team player
Preparing YOUR MC for Success
After you know who your MC will be for your big day, there are some essentials for you to discuss with them.
First, you want to check in about the essential song choices. For example, they need to be aware of the selections for entrances, special dances and other key moments throughout the night.
You also want to review the flow of the reception. It can help to have a timeline for this that can be given to all of the vendors. Make sure to highlight key transitions, planned activities, and any special end-of-night announcements.
When it comes to introductions, you want to make sure that everyone’s names are pronounced correctly. The best way to accomplish this is to spell out names phonetically for your MC (for example; Ashley would be ASH-lee). A great MC will make sure this is done!
A bandleader who is usually also the MC really brings a unique advantage: they’ll know exactly how to weave music and announcements together, making it feel like one cohesive, seamless experience. This allows everyone to just focus on celebrating and having a great time!
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