Who should be MC?

amyvermette

We have our wedding party selected but we are stuck when it comes to MC!  We aren't sure if it should be on of the groomesmen or if it should be someone else. Also male or female? We have 5 bridemaids and 4 groomesmen.  I think for most people one person stands out as this roll, but for us this isn't the case.  Any suggestions?  

jagore08

Our DJ was our MC.  I think that's pretty common for them nowadays.  

aerinpegadrak

Unless you're using an iPod, you should already have an MC under contract: your DJ or band leader.

MyNameIsNot

Our DJ was MC.

I can't imagine asking a guest to work at our wedding.

megk8oz

Our DJ did the job ... honestly I've never been to a wedding where it wasn't done by the DJ or the band leader.

AllAboutTheBenjamin

Yeah usually the DJ does it. 

However if you have someone in your family, or your fiance's family, who LOVES doing stuff like that - I'm sure they'd love to do it.  When my sister got married last year her H's uncle was their emcee.  He did a really good job.  For our wedding, I asked my uncle to do it.  He actually plans events for a living and I knew that he'd enjoy doing it - but I was pretty surprised by how excited he actually was.  He's planning every little introduction down to the last detail and is having a blast doing it.  And he can make it extra special since he knows us so well.

With that said though - being an emcee isn't everyone's bag.  So if you are going to ask someone, I don't think it matters who's side it's from.  But it should be someone that would genuinely enjoy doing it for you and would have fun with it.  If you can't decide on someone - just have your DJ do it.  They do it for a living and will do a great job.

jessicasmeaton

I've never been to a wedding where the DJ was the MC, that seems very impersonal to me!  In my experience it is generally a family member of the bride (uncle, brother etc)

Best of luck!

mysticl

I've only ever seen it be the DJ or band leader. 

Soon2BeMrsTing

We have a good friend who emcees tons of events just because he's great at it- he's outgoing, energetic, loves people, posseses tremendous interpersonal and public speaking skills, and also has a filter.  We asked him to MC our reception knowing he would be sincerely happy to do it, and he was and he did a great job.  As he is an ordained minister, he also blessed the food briefly before we began eating.

Two other friends DJ'ed using my laptop.  DH had actually DJ'ed for their wedding three years ago, so when we asked them to do it they jumped on board. 

violinvixen0302

If you have a friend who is personable and knows you two, and who for some reason or another isn't included in the wedding party, they might be a great option. It's probably not reasonable to ask a member of the wedding party to do it (they have enough responsibilities that day!), but we think that DJ MCs tend to be kind of... cheesy, and that's not us. It seemed weird to us to have a stranger talk to our guests (and most wedding DJs use really cliche expressions that always seem awkward), so we asked one of our close friends to do it. He knows us well, has a great voice, is outgoing and fun, and won't say something random or embarrassing. It's also a fun way for him to be involved!

amyvermette

Thanks for all your input!  We are still struggling with this!  We'd prefer it not to be the DJ however at least that is an options.  Thanks