SERVICES

What to expect when you book me as your Wedding MC
Speaking behind the microphone is a big part of what I do, and although the services provided by Wedding MC’s varies, not all MC’s are the same and sometimes what happens off the mic can make all the difference. The list below will give you an idea of what to expect and what is included in my fee.

Before the Night…

1. Pre or Post Booking Face to Face Meeting
In most cases couples generally book my Wedding MC Services and then we arrange a face to face meeting, however I am more than happy to arrange a meeting prior to booking my services. I’m flexible with my time and my location is inner city, Sydney. There is also the option to Zoom or Facetime if that is more convenient.

2. Booking Confirmation Pdf
With every Wedding MC Booking I issue a Booking Confirmation pdf, a digital form that allows the couple to fill in all the names I require, including Parents, Bridal Party, Speakers and any other special guests on the night. Some events also have special entertainment or details I need to be aware of, all this is included in the Booking Confirmation Pdf.

3. Running Schedule Guidance
In most cases the Running Order of the night or Running Schedule is provided by the venue. Some couples use the services of a wedding planner who takes on this responsibility. I also offer guidance in this area, I have MC’d a lot of weddings, so I can provide some valuable input to assist in the flow of the night. And yes if need be, as Wedding MC I can work with the couple to create the running schedule for their celebration.

4. Email & Phone Call Correspondence
Prior to the night I encourage the couple to contact me via email or phone if they have any questions or queries with regards to their celebration. I’m flexible with my time and respond quickly to emails and phone calls.

On the Night…

5. Sound Check
I arrive at the venue about 30-45mins prior to start time for sound check, meet the venue manager, Wedding DJ, and any other suppliers I need to be acquainted with (eg. fireworks, bands etc). I also take this quiet time to double check bridal party seating, entrance location and any other information the venue needs me to be aware of.

6. Greeting Bride & Groom, Bridal Party & Parents
Most venues have a designated bridal room where the guests of honour are taken to for refreshments before the celebration starts and also some rest time. I take this opportunity to say hi, introduce myself as the Wedding MC and have a quick briefing with the newly married couple. I also give everyone an idea of the start time, should they need to prepare themselves and usually some joking around takes place as everyone is in good spirits.

7. Greeting Guests
Although in most cases the venue has their own staff ushering guests to their seats, I do make it a habit to be at the door once they open for guests, guiding people to various table numbers or just simply greeting them with a “Good Evening” as they enter. After all I am the Wedding MC so they’re going to meet me at some point.

8. Starting the Night / Wedding MC Welcome / Entrances
Starting the night on time is incredibly important, without the right time management practices, time can very easily be lost which isn’t a good thing, especially when the kitchen has a hot entree prepared to be served. As Wedding MC I am very thorough with how I manage the start of the evening, ensuring all or most guests have arrived; all members of the bridal party are ready to go; any other guests of honour are organised and ready (eg. grandparents); and suppliers are ready and setup. I then take charge with organising the bridal party line up, briefing them on their entrances and then it’s show time!

9. Speeches
Some couples choose to have all speeches done together while others break the speeches into 2 or 3 sittings, depending on how many speakers there are and also the running schedule of the night. As Wedding MC, the speeches definitely falls under one of the more important tasks of the night. Over the years I’ve had so many great speeches shared, even ones that have made me emotional which gives you an idea of how important it is to have “Silence” in the venue when these words are shared. With every wedding I MC I insist on that “Silence”.

10. Entertainment Introductions
As Wedding MC it’s also my job to introduce any entertainment or special features of the evening, this could be a high energy group of brazilian dancers or a same day edit video on the big screen. Whatever it is, I get the attention of the guests ensuring the experience is enjoyed by all.

11. Meal Service Announcements
Socialising is a big part of a wedding celebration, and although guests have designated seating, throughout the evening people will move around, attending the restrooms or outside for some fresh air. Bridal party will also leave the main table throughout the night, so with every meal course service I make an official announcement and have guests seated so they can enjoy their next course.

12. Cake Cutting
Definitely one of the main highs of a wedding celebration, it’s when all guests officially toast the bride & groom, wishes are made and kisses exchanged. I coordinate this part of the evening with the Wedding DJ, the “cake song” is so important and provides the ambience, together with some special words from me as Wedding MC. I also guide the couple with their positioning behind the cake, holding the knife and the champagne glasses – these are all small details but hold importance, especially with photography.

13. Bridal Waltz
The first dance between the bride & groom, usually comes straight after the cake cutting, but it can vary. Sometimes it’s simple with a beautiful song and dimmed lights, other times it’s a full production with a choreographed dance, dry ice, fire works and live saxophone. With the attention of the guests, some special words and suppliers ready, I make this part of the evening special and a definite highlight.

14. Dance Floor portion of the night
This part of the night varies with different cultural backgrounds, but generally a wedding celebration allows for roughly 2 hours of “dance floor open” time. So typically after the Bridal Waltz the Wedding MC will open the dance floor to all guests.

15. End of Evening / Bouquet & Garter Throwing
As the end of the evening approaches I coordinate with the venue manager and Wedding DJ to ensure timings are all on point and that all formalities are done and the happy couple walk out the door smack on the finish time. At the end of the evening there is always a mixture of emotion, some guests are tired and sweaty from dancing, others have had a few too many and there are those that are sad to see the night coming to an end. With that said, I ensure this part of the evening flows just as well as the start, time managing and keeping the guests attentive. The best laughs are usually had in these final formalities.

16. Wedding Car Final Farewell
Depending on the venue I do make a point of escorting the bride and groom to the wedding car (or boat), it’s a nice way to finish the night and in most cases, it’s the last time I’ll see them.