The Dance
The MC usually announces the start of the music and dancing, introduce the band or DJ, and later, the first dane of the happy couple, any special dances (such as the bride dancing with her father), and finally invites the remainder of people attending the reception to join in too – but make sure all your wedding MC jokes are appropriate for all people attending the wedding.
Throwing the bouquet is another event that the Master of Ceremonies will be expected to announce.
After the introduction of the band or disk jockey, at some weddings a member of the band or the disk jockey takes over as MC to announce the other activities including the special dances, bouquet toss, and garter toss.
Other Duties
Depending on the bride and groom’s itinerary for the evening, an MC may also announce opening the gifts and/or announce the departure of the bride and groom as they leave at the end of the evening or depart for their honeymoon. He may also thank all the people who helped make the wedding extra special for the couple—the caterer, the photographer, the band, etc.-and remember to wish the guests a safe trip home and thank them for attending.
Not every couple opts to have a special MC for their wedding. Sometimes the best man acts as an informal Master of Ceremonies for most announcements and the toasts with the band leader or disk jockey handling the announcements as the dance begins. At some very informal weddings, the father of the bride or groom, or even the groom himself may take on many aspects of this role.
If you are asked to act as the MC at a wedding—whether as your primary role because you are a friend of the couple or due to your involvement as the best man, brother of the bride or groom, because you are the disk jockey, or for some other reason, it’s important to take your role seriously.
Remember, whether you are introducing the couple, announcing the toasts, or coordinating the special dances and bouquet and garter toss, the focus should always be on the bride and groom and making their day special.
Also see The Role of the Wedding MC – Part 1 and The Role of the Wedding MC – Part 2
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