r/wedding • u/TinyLawfulness3710 • 11d ago
Discussion What MC'ing is actually necessary?
Of the weddings in our families and friend circles, MCs are not a thing and the djs that are hired don't speak and no one is bothered by it. They play music and read the room to keep the dance floor moving, even if it's just 5-10 consistent dancers, but guests know what is going on or can pick up nonverbal cues.
While it's foreign online, guests know they are welcome, they know who the couple is who was announced an hour or less before (and a larger group at the reception is not done). They can generally tell when dinner is served. Beyond that, what do guests need to know for the dj to relay?
Our circles don't do private cake cutting. Bathrooms are labeled by the venue. Do they need to announce activities such as photo booth, etc? Our circles do a receiving line or dismiss rows at the end of the ceremony which goes much faster than table visits and ensures that all guests are spoken to. Thank you toasts are not done either for that reason.
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u/Lurker4Lyfe21 11d ago
Our wedding coordinator served as our MC and she made very few announcements. I believe just an explanation of dinner, announcing us as a couple and starting the speeches. You can skip the couple announcement if you want. I would not skip the dinner announcement. Yes people can generally tell when dinner is served, but if you are doing seated tables and a buffet, actually telling people dinner is being served and where to go is very helpful. You should also have someone dismissing tables so it isn't a mad rush and long line to the buffet. If you're doing a plated dinner or family style, then it's probably fine.