[Maritime Q-Scout]

I've emceed two weddings, and I'm a rather witty, funny, dry, sarcastic person in small groups. People like tend to like my quirky sense of humour. Hence being asked to be the MC at the last two weddings I was at.

That said I started this thread two years ago as I knew that I needed a plan going in.

I actually do a lot of prep before hand. I ask for a rundown of how the bride and groom want their wedding reception to go, then think of segways between each. I have notes, a loose script, and run everything by the bride and groom, as well as in my head several times before I actually direct the evening.

Essentially that's what you're doing, you're directing the reception. The stars of the show are the happy couple, and you're basically saying "in this scene the best man gives a speech, and action" then let the other take the spotlight.

The only time I ever involved myself in a story was introducing the father of the groom for a speech at the last wedding I was at. And only did it to show how well I knew the groom's father.

Keep things G rated, and as the night goes on *maybe* advance to PG depending on the crowd.

If you can entertain while keeping the focus on others, and behave while doing so, you'll have done your job well.

Good luck