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A Master of Ceremony (MC) brings vigor and liveliness to a wedding and in this part of the world, some double up as comedians! To enjoy the benefits of hiring an MC for your wedding you should consider the following points below:
Your Budget
Firstly, planning your budget is an important aspect of every wedding. You should be able to ascertain your financial strength and work within that range. Do not hire an emcee without considering how much he charges; do not flex for the gram, cut your coat according to your size.
The MC's Experience
Make sure that you are familiar with his experience and efficiency; do not hire anyone just because of a lower price charge. It may be wise to do some research on events that he has worked at and enquire about his testimonials from third parties. Does he make the audience laugh or does he just create awkward silence?
Time Management
The MC's time management skills should be put into consideration. This person is hired to do the talking but not to steal the show away from the couple! Make sure that your MC will not make the crowd bored by not extending the life span of a supposed joke.
Eloquence
Ensure that you hire someone eloquent and well versed in his delivery. The gift of the gab goes a very long way in catching the crowd's attention. Communication with the crowd or interpersonally, largely influences how well the ceremony could go.
Specialty Services
Being able to work as an MC by speaking a native language at a traditional wedding is considered a specialty. Someone who can do this as well as speak English will appeal to a more mature crowd.
Good Personality
Also, he must have a good personality meaning that he must be jovial and have the ability to make the guests laugh; a good sense of humor.
Creativity Level
Lastly, he must be creative as creativity makes the wedding interesting. He should be able to come up with creative ideas to keep the crowd engaged. When an MC includes games and other fun activities in the course of his job, it keeps wedding guests wondering what the next activity will be.
Generally, hiring an MC is paramount to the success of a wedding ceremony as it makes the event a special one to remember. Transitioning from one item on the itinerary to the other in a graceful way is a huge job!