One of the most important roles you can play at another person’s wedding is the Master of Ceremonies (MC). The MC’s job is to make sure the evening goes as smoothly as possible, taking the pressure off the happy couple.

The MC should be familiar with all of the reception agenda arrangements including contingency planning for the evening.
He/She should know the GO-TO person in event of needing to know caterers, the photographer(s), and other key players beforehand and ensure everything is arranged according to plan.
Familarise himself with the guest list and know who is who. Know arrangements for out of town guests, so he can assist with arrangements/questions if necessary.

Here are some top tips on the duties of an MC:
1. Opening the wedding reception by welcoming the wedding guests.
2. Introducing yourself as the Wedding Master of Ceremonies for the reception. Inform guests of exits, facilities, other housekeeping matters, Flow of evening,.
3. Creating an atmosphere of anticipation and announcing the entrance of the wedding couple with enthusiasm and applause.
4. Introducing the person who will say the blessing or grace prior to serving the main meal
5.Prepare and Introducing each wedding guest before they give their wedding speech or wedding toast. The toast may inspire laughter and tears, it usually is uplifting and heartfelt, and it should be less than 3 minutes in length.
6. Giving the Wedding MC’s Wedding Speech if requested to do so.
7. Reading messages of congratulations from friends and relatives who were unable to attend the wedding. To add humor to the occasion, it’s acceptable to include several humorous “made up” telegrams (which are usually directed towards the groom).
8. Announcing the ceremonial cutting of the cake.
9. Informing the wedding guests that the throwing of the bouquet and garter are about to take place.
10. Announcing the commencement of the dancing.
11. Announcing the first dance by the bride and groom and inviting them to take to the dance floor.
Informing the wedding guests that the bride and groom will be leaving the reception shortly
Officially ending the wedding reception, thanking the guests for attending, and wishing them a safe trip home.
announce plans for next day- if any, time, location, what to do/bring (if anything) etc. A map to give people is often handy if put of town/ out of town guests etc.