Master Of Ceremonies

Abbie · Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 11

Anyone having one? I would like one to help my day run more smoothly but I am not sure if it is the done thing now

thanks

Derekpen · Joined: 11 Oct 2004 Posts: 20 Location: Chester, Cheshire

Hi Abbey!
Congratulations on your forthcoming marriage.

There is still quite a demand for a traditional Master of Ceremonies.

Their main function is to offer advice on procedures and education regarding the ceremony and wedding breakfast. They often can advise and tutor those making speeches. Most people remember the M.C for his announcements of the B & G and the introductions of main speakers.

Last time I enquired, they charged about 200 - 300 for a wedding daytime.

Alternatively, most hotels will offer to MC your big day. This will be not so grand or personalised, but non the less they will take care of introductions and announcements.

I run a DJ service that specialises in weddings. We have a package that includes specially trained DJs acting as your MC in a less formal but highly personalised style. Please e-mail me for further information or check out our advert in the classifieds under entertainment-north west.

Derekpen · Joined: 11 Oct 2004 Posts: 20 Location: Chester, Cheshire

OOPS SORRY,

Just read rules of posting within forums.

WEBMASTER please delete the last paragraph of my previous post.

Thanks,
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Andi · Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Posts: 48

oh yeah I would like one because I think it will take alot of our strain away. I want to relax as much as I can on the day

planetanna · Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Posts: 7 Location: Edinburgh

i have just hired a toastmaster (same as master of ceremonies) as I thought it would help the day run smoothly. We are having a reception at home in the garden and I hated the thought of people going to my mum and dad with small problems, like, the ladies having run out of loo roll!!!!

now, hopefully the day will be stress free for everyone!!!! - if there are any problems, everyone can go running to the dude in the bright red coat!!!!

for 250 for the whole day (before I leave for church, til after the first dance) I hope it will be money well spent!!!

hope this helps your decision!

A
xx

SCramb · Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 15

Well thats opened my eyes a bit. I just thought they stood around shouting at people to shut up and go to different rooms etc. I had no idea of all the little behind the scenes stuff they do.

I am quite interested in having one now

thanks Very Happy

titianmac · Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 141 Location: Derby

I really fancied the idea having seen a super chap in his posh red outfit at a few local wedding fayres. what a genuinely well mannered true seeming gent, a fountain of knowledge and an absolute necessity to guarantee a smooth day so it seems... BUT they're not all quite like that.... My cousin Keeley had a toastmaster at her wedding in july and what a nightmare he was! I swear he must have been the wrong side of 102 and although memorable it was for his faults. He misheard names thus announced incorrectly for the reciving line, forgot the grooms name several times,muddled up the order for speeches, waffled on and on and on, knew nothing about anything and generally got flustered!
I never did ask the final out come but my uncle was adament he was wanting a refund and keeley was horrified by the whole thing.

We concluded that he was probably amazing in his day but was perhaps past it and in denial. I can only assume they didnt meet him first and he had a posh advert!

Do these guys have a board they sit panel infront of to renew as one of the gang??!! They should have!
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Derekpen · Joined: 11 Oct 2004 Posts: 20 Location: Chester, Cheshire

I guess it is more of a question of what sort of atmosphere you want to create.,

Some Toastmasters are now breaking away from the traditional mould.
They are more relaxed and informal in their style of presentation, whilst still maintaining time lines and prompting, when required.

The best advice is always to meet-up with your Host, MC, Toastmaster or DJ and TELL THEM how you want your celebration to be handled.

Some may walk away and decline to work for you, but others will work with you in order to deliver exactly the style you want in the way you are comfortable with.

Many Toastmasters have demo tapes to assist you in making the right choice.
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Many Thanks.

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Louise · Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 113

how cringeworthy titianmac. I take it you havent booked him for your wedding Confused

titianmac · Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 141 Location: Derby

Er no .... but like i say the guy we saw at the local wedding fayres looked and seemed spot on. We were very tempted even after watching Keeleys fiasco but the hotel provide a master of ceremonies to nudge us along the way and we decided that was plenty for us in the end.
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