Included in this package:
- Unlimited phone, email, text, & scheduled virtual consultation & support
- Online planning guide to plan your timeline
- Wireless microphone for your speeches
- Coordination with your venue, vendors, & speakers
- Opening the wedding reception by welcoming the wedding guests, announcing the housekeeping, and communicating the timeline of events for the evening
- Formally introducing the grand entrance into the reception
- Releasing tables for dinner
- Introducing speakers prior to their wedding toast
- Conducting all games (with dozens of options to choose from)
- Announcing the cake cutting
- Introducing the wedding couple's first dance and special dances
- Introducing the bouquet and garter toss
- Introducing dessert and late-night snack
- Officially thanking the guests for attending, and wishing them a safe trip home
- Customized music playlist based on your preferences and requests
- DJ and MC talent provided by DJ XTC Entertainment
- Premium sound system and dance floor lighting
- Professional DJ booth setup
- Set up and take down of all equipment and lighting
- Backup DJ and equipment on site
- Travel to your event location within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) at no extra cost. (Additional travel fee may apply for events outside the GTA)
MC | Master Of Ceremonies | Professional MC | Emcee
DJ XTC Entertainment has been providing exceptional Master of Ceremony services for weddings and events for over 40 years. Our professional MCs play a crucial role in ensuring that your special day runs smoothly and that your guests stay engaged from the moment they arrive until the end of the event. Our skilled MCs will guide the entire evening, keeping the timeline on track, and creating a seamless transition from one activity to the next. With our extensive experience and expertise, you can trust that your event will have a continuous theme and flow, making it an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Neal McFarlane
Neal McFarlane
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Donovan Fernandes
Donovan Fernandes
Master Of CEREMONIES
Marlon Wright
Marlon Wright
Having a Master of Ceremonies (M.C.) is a great way to ensure that your wedding or event runs smoothly and is enjoyable for all your guests. While a family member or friend may be able to fulfill this role, it can be quite a demanding job, and you may prefer that they simply enjoy the celebration with you.
The role of an M.C. covers many different aspects of your event. They act as the coordinator, or stage manager, for the entire evening, keeping your timeline on track and your guests engaged throughout.
Typically, an M.C. will:
The role of an M.C. covers many different aspects of your event. They act as the coordinator, or stage manager, for the entire evening, keeping your timeline on track and your guests engaged throughout.
Typically, an M.C. will:
- Introduce themselves to the guests.
- Welcome guests and provide any important information, such as house rules and schedules.
- Introduce sponsors, parents, wedding party, and the couple.
- Introduce important moments, such as first dances, cake cutting, and speeches.
- Coordinate with vendors and venue staff to ensure a seamless flow.
- Provide closing remarks and thank guests for attending.
Here are 10 general Wedding MC Checklist categories the Wedding MC should follow in preparing for the wedding reception.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #1 - Meet with the wedding planners
The wedding planners may be the mother of the bride, the bride, or a professional wedding planner.
One of your first tasks as Wedding MC will be to meet with the wedding planners to find out what is expected from you and to get information about the wedding reception.
This is also where you will start preparing a tentative wedding reception agenda and wedding run sheet.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #2 - Gather background information on the bride and groom
The background information you obtain on the bride and groom will help you with remarks you make during the wedding reception.
You’ll also want information about their childhood, courtship, and engagement. And you’ll want details about their forthcoming honeymoon.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #3 - Gather background information on the speakers who will be making wedding speeches and toasts
Unless the bride and groom ask you to give a Wedding MC speech or they specifically request no toasts or speeches, there will be other speakers who will give wedding toasts and wedding speeches.
Usually the wedding speeches and wedding toasts will be made by the best man, the father of the bride, and the maid or matron of honor. Other family members including the Mother of the Bride, the Father of the Groom, and the Mother of the Groom may also be asked to make a speech or toast.
The information you gather about the wedding speakers will help you introduce them during the wedding reception.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #4 - Prepare the wedding reception agenda
The reception agenda is your detailed timeline of events during the reception and will be prepared in consultation with the wedding planners.
From the arrival of the wedding guests to the wedding speeches and toasts to the final farewell, this will be your guide to keep things running on time and smoothly throughout the reception.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #5 - Prepare the wedding MC run sheet
The wedding MC run sheet is much more detailed than the wedding reception agenda.
For example, where the reception agenda will say “wedding speeches and toasts,” the run sheet will indicate who the speech or toast is to, the name of the wedding speaker, and background information for introducing the speaker.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #6 - Prepare your material
Now that you have your background material on the wedding couple and the wedding speakers it’s time to put everything together.
You’ll need to prepare your Wedding MC speech, the Wedding MC Opening Speech, introductions for the wedding speakers, games for the audience, jokes and humorous stories, and anything else that is entertaining and keeps the wedding reception running smoothly.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #7 - Prepare the Wedding MC Speech
As the Wedding Master of Ceremonies or Wedding Toastmaster, you may be asked to give a Wedding MC Speech.
Alternatively, if one of the wedding speakers is unavailable at the wedding reception, you may have to step in and give a speech.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #8 - Check reception venue set up
Ensure room set up and decorations are scheduled to be completed well before the wedding guests arrive on the day of the wedding.
This is a critical detail. From the seating arrangements to lighting to catering to entertainers...everything must be checked to ensure things go smoothly throughout the wedding reception.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #9 - Ensure your clothing is ready
The wedding reception is a special and formal occasion. As a professional wedding emcee you’ll be expected to dress the part.
Make sure your suit, tuxedo, or dress, and shirt or blouse are clean and pressed and your shoes are shined.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #10 - Rehearse the wedding reception
Before the actual wedding reception, it's important to have a rehearsal to go over the details and ensure that everything runs smoothly. This includes going over the wedding reception agenda, the run sheet, and introducing the wedding speakers. A rehearsal helps to identify any potential issues and provides an opportunity to make any necessary adjustments.
Having a thorough and well-planned wedding MC checklist is essential to ensure that the wedding reception is executed flawlessly. The wedding MC plays a critical role in ensuring that the wedding reception runs smoothly and that the guests are entertained and engaged throughout the event.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #1 - Meet with the wedding planners
The wedding planners may be the mother of the bride, the bride, or a professional wedding planner.
One of your first tasks as Wedding MC will be to meet with the wedding planners to find out what is expected from you and to get information about the wedding reception.
This is also where you will start preparing a tentative wedding reception agenda and wedding run sheet.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #2 - Gather background information on the bride and groom
The background information you obtain on the bride and groom will help you with remarks you make during the wedding reception.
You’ll also want information about their childhood, courtship, and engagement. And you’ll want details about their forthcoming honeymoon.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #3 - Gather background information on the speakers who will be making wedding speeches and toasts
Unless the bride and groom ask you to give a Wedding MC speech or they specifically request no toasts or speeches, there will be other speakers who will give wedding toasts and wedding speeches.
Usually the wedding speeches and wedding toasts will be made by the best man, the father of the bride, and the maid or matron of honor. Other family members including the Mother of the Bride, the Father of the Groom, and the Mother of the Groom may also be asked to make a speech or toast.
The information you gather about the wedding speakers will help you introduce them during the wedding reception.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #4 - Prepare the wedding reception agenda
The reception agenda is your detailed timeline of events during the reception and will be prepared in consultation with the wedding planners.
From the arrival of the wedding guests to the wedding speeches and toasts to the final farewell, this will be your guide to keep things running on time and smoothly throughout the reception.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #5 - Prepare the wedding MC run sheet
The wedding MC run sheet is much more detailed than the wedding reception agenda.
For example, where the reception agenda will say “wedding speeches and toasts,” the run sheet will indicate who the speech or toast is to, the name of the wedding speaker, and background information for introducing the speaker.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #6 - Prepare your material
Now that you have your background material on the wedding couple and the wedding speakers it’s time to put everything together.
You’ll need to prepare your Wedding MC speech, the Wedding MC Opening Speech, introductions for the wedding speakers, games for the audience, jokes and humorous stories, and anything else that is entertaining and keeps the wedding reception running smoothly.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #7 - Prepare the Wedding MC Speech
As the Wedding Master of Ceremonies or Wedding Toastmaster, you may be asked to give a Wedding MC Speech.
Alternatively, if one of the wedding speakers is unavailable at the wedding reception, you may have to step in and give a speech.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #8 - Check reception venue set up
Ensure room set up and decorations are scheduled to be completed well before the wedding guests arrive on the day of the wedding.
This is a critical detail. From the seating arrangements to lighting to catering to entertainers...everything must be checked to ensure things go smoothly throughout the wedding reception.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #9 - Ensure your clothing is ready
The wedding reception is a special and formal occasion. As a professional wedding emcee you’ll be expected to dress the part.
Make sure your suit, tuxedo, or dress, and shirt or blouse are clean and pressed and your shoes are shined.
Wedding MC Checklist - Item #10 - Rehearse the wedding reception
Before the actual wedding reception, it's important to have a rehearsal to go over the details and ensure that everything runs smoothly. This includes going over the wedding reception agenda, the run sheet, and introducing the wedding speakers. A rehearsal helps to identify any potential issues and provides an opportunity to make any necessary adjustments.
Having a thorough and well-planned wedding MC checklist is essential to ensure that the wedding reception is executed flawlessly. The wedding MC plays a critical role in ensuring that the wedding reception runs smoothly and that the guests are entertained and engaged throughout the event.