This book will make you a confident, thoroughly professional MC.You are holding the key to a successful wedding reception. Everything you need to perform the role of a Master of Ceremonies is enclosed within the covers of this user-friendly guide.It contains checklists, run sheets, introductions, jokes, games and a fresh approach to speaking in public.There are stacks of ideas on how to handle nerves, advice on what $ to charge for your services, and word-for-word templates on what to say and how to say it.Written in an entertaining way, you will enjoy the experience of learning how to WOW an audience with the power of your personality.

Special event planners know the importance of having a Master of Ceremonies. Someone needs to orchestrate the occasion and serve as a kind of host in welcoming guests, introducing speakers, and guiding people through the program. A wedding reception has the same requirements. It needs structure and leadership -- which is exactly what a good Master of Ceremonies can provide. Here's a handy little book to help the wedding emcee through every step in that process. It's an invaluable guide for the Best Man, a close friend or family member, a professional Disc Jockey or anyone else asked to serve as the Master of Ceremonies or make a toast at a wedding reception. It includes a wealth of advice on how to plan the reception for best results, tips on how to write and deliver a compelling toast, proven methods to deal with nerves and stage-fright, suggestions on humor (how to keep it clean but funny), ways to increase presentation power, plus a compendium of crowd-pleasing toasts/quotes.

This guide to acting as MC at a wedding provides advice and information about topics such as the order of speeches, making an impression, responsibility, introductions and acknowledgements, humour, music and fees. Includes an index. The author trained as an actor and was awarded the Master of Ceremonies of the Year for 1998 from the Annual Bridal Industry Awards for Excellence. He is co-author of 'Up Front In Control'.

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Your friends or family members have "honored" you by asking you to take on the role of MC for their wedding reception! Now, lucky for you, you also have this great resource at your fingertips. Going over the details and the many options in this book will ensure a smooth day that is memorable for all of the right reasons! This book provides you all of the checklists to follow, forms to fill in, ideas and advice to settle your nerves. We'll go through what your job is, when things need to be done, what options you have, what can go wrong, and how to prevent most of the disasters before anyone notices. You'll also find scripts and samples of what to say, how to say it and when to say it. Plus many great ideas that are easy to implement in order for you to make this wedding reception a most memorable day. You will feel totally prepared for the wedding reception after completing the many checklists in this book. If you are the wedding MC, this is a must-have book for reducing your stress and to help you do your job successfully. If you are the Bride or Groom, this investment will help insure your special day comes off as you plan it -- flawless and fun and simply perfect in every way.

This book gives information on a range of issues including: Tools and tips for public speaking Motivation techniques Preparing the venue or setting Engaging your audience All about weddings Hecklers and other disasters The essential speaker's checklist.