A friend asks you to emcee her wedding.
On impulse, you accept, only to realise you have no idea what to do.
You're a complete novice at this.
This is exactly what happened to a friend of mine recently.
I got a phone call from her afterward, asking if I knew what she was supposed to do.
I had no idea.
I suggested a Google search, after all Google is your friend when it comes to finding information, but she replied she had no idea what words to plug into the search engine.
I volunteered to gather some information for her.
I now share that information with you.
There are a lot of websites out there with information on what to do as an emcee.
Some are more detailed than others.
It's harder to find a step by step guide, though.
This article is in two parts, and I will cover, in short form, the steps you will need to take.
This first part covers before the wedding.
It's your job as emcee to run the reception, and keep the pace moving.
To do this you have to be prepared.
Don't procrastinate on this, because it will spell disaster for both you and the lucky couple.
1.
A month before the wedding meet with the bride and groom.
Ask them a few questions about the reception.
Here are some suggestions of things you may need to know.
How they got together, Any stories they wish to tell; What their interests are; Who will be doing speeches? Will they be having telegrams and messages? Do they have any special requests for the reception you may need to know.
Are there any subjects you should avoid (such as sore topics sure to cause clashes) The names of everyone in the wedding party, and anyone special they wish to introduce.
2.
Now that you have all this information you can write up the order of ceremony for the reception, and any speeches you need to write.
Keep the speeches short.
You don't want to bore your audience.
Remember it's not your day, it's theirs.
3.
Put the whole thing onto cue cards, and make a checklist to take to the reception.
4.
Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! If you can, get an audience so you can get some feedback on anything that you meed to change.
Now you are on your way to being a great emcee for your friend's wedding reception.
In part 2 I will list a general order of ceremony for the reception to get you on your way.
On impulse, you accept, only to realise you have no idea what to do.
You're a complete novice at this.
This is exactly what happened to a friend of mine recently.
I got a phone call from her afterward, asking if I knew what she was supposed to do.
I had no idea.
I suggested a Google search, after all Google is your friend when it comes to finding information, but she replied she had no idea what words to plug into the search engine.
I volunteered to gather some information for her.
I now share that information with you.
There are a lot of websites out there with information on what to do as an emcee.
Some are more detailed than others.
It's harder to find a step by step guide, though.
This article is in two parts, and I will cover, in short form, the steps you will need to take.
This first part covers before the wedding.
It's your job as emcee to run the reception, and keep the pace moving.
To do this you have to be prepared.
Don't procrastinate on this, because it will spell disaster for both you and the lucky couple.
1.
A month before the wedding meet with the bride and groom.
Ask them a few questions about the reception.
Here are some suggestions of things you may need to know.
Now that you have all this information you can write up the order of ceremony for the reception, and any speeches you need to write.
Keep the speeches short.
You don't want to bore your audience.
Remember it's not your day, it's theirs.
3.
Put the whole thing onto cue cards, and make a checklist to take to the reception.
4.
Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! If you can, get an audience so you can get some feedback on anything that you meed to change.
Now you are on your way to being a great emcee for your friend's wedding reception.
In part 2 I will list a general order of ceremony for the reception to get you on your way.
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