MC stands for Master of Ceremonies, but just how do they benefit your day?

Ruby and Michael taking a spin after their ceremony at Coombe Yarra Valley photo by @lostinlove

MC or Master of Ceremonies conjures up visions of dodgy Uncles cracking Dad jokes and ‘making’ people interact with each other during a wedding reception. Yep being a Celebrant MC doesn’t have the best reputation.

You might be thinking what does an MC do?

We keep time!

I am constantly looking at my watch when I am an MC just so you don’t have to look at yours. You give me your run sheet and my job is to make sure we stick to it.

We handle the drama

A good MC will ensure things look flawless on your wedding day and they don’t bother you with silly questions. They get to know you and exactly what you want on your wedding day, so they can make executive decisions for you. After all, Aunty Pat has probably flown in from the Goldie and wants to talk to you about when you are having babies, so I definitely don’t want to disturb you with non-vital questions during such a scintillating convo.

We keep guests entertained

Sure there are plenty of games MC’s play and can set up for you, the shoe game, never have I ever, who wore it best, etc, etc, but a lot of couples choose to forego these organisised games and instead I keep a look out for cousin Jack who has hit the fireball a bit early, or have a chat to your bestie who is sitting alone cause she has just gone through a break up, or I help the cater waiters hand out food if they look busy. Basically
I make sure every one is having a good time and I chat. A lot. And its not hard for me, cause I have been doing it quite successfully since my first word ‘cheese’.

I can roast you - or not

I can dig out some totally awks photos of when you first started dating or of your first formal together or the tinder profiles you used to catch each others eye and create a powerpoint to make your guests chuckle. I love a bit of light ribbing - however - my job is never to embarrass you or make you feel uncomfortable! I definitely know how to read a room and can notice if people get a little squirmy and can easily dial it back or dial it to 11 - whatever needs to be done!

Talking of embarrassing - I can check your best mans speech

Not everyone knows how to write a speech or deliver one, particularly after 8 schooners and 3 shots. So if you are a little worried that the Best Man speech will be awks, if you are worried the best man speech will bring up crazy ex-girlfriends or if you are just worried in general about the best man speech - let me know - I have great investigative powers - just like my cartoon idol Velma Dinkley from the Scooby Gang.

What a Master of Ceremonies or MC does is not rocket science, but it does take years to perfect the craft and make sure you can pull the heart strings, hit the funny bones and smash the excitement out of your guests.

If you are interested check out my pricing page here or to enquire about my MC service click here.