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When a relation or a close friend asks you to be their wedding mc this is certainly a great honor but it comes with quite a burden of responsibility. After all you have just accepted the request to be the master of ceremonies for the reception. The success of the festivities very much depends on you.

Here are some top tips to help you be a success as the wedding mc.

1. Make Sure You Know Your Wedding MC Duties
The mc is at the helm for ensuring the various events planned for the reception happen in an orderly manner and according to the agreed plan.

The duties of a mc are not set in stone. It very much depends on the type of reception and the role the bride and groom want you to play. You must therefore sit down with the couple and agree, in as much detail as possible, the duties you will undertake.

2. Prepare A Running Sheet
Planning is crucial if you are to make a success of your role. The only way you can keep the nerves under control is to know exactly what happens when and where and who’s involved.

You need to construct a running sheet that shows, minute by minute, what is to happen when, where and with whom.

And you have to liase with all the leading participants to ensure they know what they have to do and when. For example, do all those making a speech know how long they have to speak for?

You really do need to put a lot of hard work to make the role of wedding mc seem easy and natural.

3. Don’t Hog The Limelight
Let’s be very clear. You are not part of the reception entertainment. You may organize some easy to play party games as a means of helping the guests mix and, yes, you can tell a light hearted joke when introducing a particular ceremony. However, you are not a stand up comic or a ‘star’ performer.

A successful mc is unobtrusive letting the limelight clearly fall on the bride and groom.


Do yourself a favor. Put yourself on the pathway to success by getting this acclaimed wedding mc book. It’s packed with practical tips and advice. And there are checklist and templates to help you get organized. It’s an absolute must for anyone wanting to be a success as a mc.