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Does an MC really make any difference to a wedding reception
FAQ's - 1 to 29 of 29 Q.What does a Master of Ceremonies do? A.A Master of Ceremonies (also called an MC or Emcee), is responsible for coordinating the key events at the wedding reception More Answers Like This
Q.Can you make my wedding a casual affair A.Yes, I can MC your wedding so that it has a relaxed causal feeling Q.Can I get a relative or friend to MC my reception A.Your reception is one of the biggest investments on your wedding day. In some cases it may be possible to use a relative, however, there is a large amount of experience required to be a successful MC. If your relative or friend does not have this experience, then you are taking a huge risk Q.How much notice do you need if we want to book your services A.I recommend booking my services as soon as you have made your decision. If you hesitate you may miss out Q.Can you MC a festival A.Yes, I been the MC for numerous festivals and events Q.Can you host corporate events A.Yes, I have hosted and been the MC for numerous corporate functions, festivals, and events Q.Does an MC really make any difference to a wedding reception A.An MC is an extremely important part of your wedding reception. The MC is the person that binds all the various components at your reception, to deliver a seamlessly smooth event Q.Why do some people use the term Emcee A.The term Emcee is an American way of referring to an MC. It is basically just a variation for the term Master of Ceremonies Q.Can a family do part of the hosting during my wedding A.Yes. You may choose to use my MC services just for the formalities, and a family member or friend for the other proceedings Q.Can anyone join the bride and groom during the Bridal Waltz? A.During the Bridal Waltz (about a 3rd of the way into the waltz) the MC will welcome the parents of the bride and groom onto the dancefloor, and then (about 2/3 of the way into the waltz) the MC will welcome the remainder of the bridal party. By the end of the bridal waltz, the MC will further welcome any guests wanting to dance, whilst declaring the dancefloor officially open Q.How long will you stay at my reception A.On the day of your wedding, I stay at your reception until the bride and groom has departed Q.When will you arrive at the wedding reception A.On the day of your wedding, I will arrive at your reception half an hour before the guests are seated Q.What are the key events that an MC needs to coordinate? A.An MC will coordinate the entrance of the bridal party at the reception, speeches, the cutting of the cake, the bridal waltz, the tossing of the garter and bridal bouquet, and the departure of the weddng couple Q.What music should be used for the Bridal Waltz? A.As it's name implies, the Bridal Waltz was traditionally performed as a waltz, which was made popular during the classical period in music (mid 1700's - early 1800's). Today, just about anything passes as a Bridal Waltz, from tangos, rhumbas, sambas and quick steps, to top 40 hits. if you can dance to it (or even if you can't), it can be called a Bridal Waltz Q.What is the tradition of the Bridal Waltz? A.Traditionally, the Bridal Waltz takes place directly after the cutting of the cake ceremony at the reception, and is the bride and groom's first dance together as husband and wife Q.What is the most difficult part of hosting a wedding A.The most difficult part is controliing the crowd. Remeber that in many cases your guests will be drinking alcohol, which tends to alter people's behaviour patterns. This can often be very challenging for an MC. Q.Can you advise us how to design our reception schedule A.Yes, I can advise you how to design your reception schedule. I have examples I can give you, to help you create the ultimate reception schedule Q.What ways can the bride and groom depart the wedding reception? A.The traditional ways for a bride and groom to depart the wedidng reception are, farewell circle and guard of honour. A bride and groom may elect for a more casual departure, where they simply leave when the reception has ended, together with thier guests Q.What is the traditional order of events at a western Wedding Reception? A.The traditional order of events at a western wedding reception is - Entrance of the Bridal Party, Entrees (optional grace), Main Meals, Speeches, Cutting of the Cake, Bridal Waltz, Desserts, Removal of the Garter, Tossing of the Bridal Bouquet, and finally the departure Q.Is it a good idea to read out Telegrams at the reception? A.The decision to read out telegrams is often tedious for many wedding guests. If you are planning to read out telegrams at your reception, be sure to edit them carefully and (more importantly), keep them short and concise Q.Can you host Italian weddings A.Yes, I have hosted and compered many Italian weddings Q.Can you host a black tie wedding A.Yes, I generally host weddings that are either casual, semi-formal or strictly traditional Q.Do you supply your own audio or PA system A.No. I require the use of either a band or DJ's speakers to amplify the microphone. Some reception venues have their own in-house microphone systems Q.Do you supply a microphone A.Yes. I supply a UHF (remote) microphone. This is useful if guests prefer to stand at their table if when speaking. It also enables me to roam around the reception room whilst speaking. Q.What is the traditional order of speeches? A.The traditional order of speeches at the reception is Father of the Bride, Father of the Groom, Best Man, and Groom. There are modern variations on the traditional order, such as speeches from the Mother of the Bride, maid or matron of honour, and sometimes even bridesmaids. it is also common for the bride and groom to stand together during their speech Q.What sort of experience have you had as an MC A.I have hosted and compered thousands of weddings over many years, in both Melbourne and Regional Victoria Q.When do I need to pay the balance A.You need to pay the balance of monies in the week leading up to your wedding or event Q.What are Telegrams? A.Telegrams are an old fashioned tradition of sending 'regards and wishes' to a wedding couple, ususually sent from a family member or friend a great distance from the wedding. Telegrams have been superceded in modern times, due to the advancement in telecommunications technology and email Q.When is the Cutting of the Cake Ceremony? A.Traditionally, the Cutting of the Cake ceremony takes place directly after the last speech (or directly after the reading of the telegrams). The ceremony consists of the groom placing his hand atop the bride's hand, whilst firmly holding a knife poised over the wedding cake. The poised position allows for eager guests to snap a few photos. Finally, the bride and groom will push the knife down into the cake to complete the ceremony
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