Every wedding reception is unique, reflecting the personalities and cultural backgrounds of the couple tying the knot. However, regardless of cultural nuances, two indispensable tools are universally needed to successfully MC a wedding reception from start to finish: the Run Sheet and the Wedding Party Details.

Let's begin by dissecting the immensely important role of the primary document: The Run Sheet.
Imagine reading a book without any chapters, headings, or table of contents. Navigating it would be stressful and chaotic, wouldn't it? That's why an MC needs a Run Sheet. It's the MCs Table Of Contents.

The Run Sheet, also identified as The Reception Procedure, is the indispensable backbone for the entire event. It is essentially your guidebook, which introduces the agenda and the sequence of every segment for the event.
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Some of the important inclusions in the Run Sheet are:

1. Approximate timings of each event. Knowing when each event is likely to happen makes it easier to manage flow and timing.
2. The order of each segment. From the grand entrance to the cake cutting, knowing the sequence makes transitions seamless.
3. The structure and sequence of the speeches. This way everyone will be prepared and there will be no awkward surprises.

Regardless of your experience, the importance of the Run Sheet cannot be underestimated. It's a cultural constant and core concept in the world of MCing. It's a document you should keep at arm's length throughout the reception. A well-prepared Run Sheet can make the difference between a perfectly timed reception and an evening of stress and hiccups.

The second indispensable tool in your MCing kit is the 'Wedding Party Details'.
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MCing is not just about speaking eloquently, but also about connecting with the guests, especially the VIPs at the wedding.

This document is, without a doubt, your treasure trove of relevant information about the bridal couple, their parents, and each member of the bridal party. Knowing details about the very important guests adds a personal touch to your MCing style, ensuring your words resonate with everyone.

The Wedding Party Details includes:

• Contact details of the bride and groom: This ensures easy communication before and throughout the event.
• Key information about the bridal couple’s parents: This helps in giving them due recognition and respect.
• Brief information about each member of the bridal party: Personal stories can make your interactions lively and entertaining.
• Venue address and function manager’s name and contact details: Simple data but crucial for arriving on time.
• Names and contact details of other professionals you’ll be working with: Smooth coordination between the function manager, DJ, photographer, etc can make a world of difference. professionals are impressed when you refer to them by name.

In regard to the style and temperament of the occasion, this one-page document will also give you key insights about the type of event your hosts are expecting.

An MC cannot just wing it and hope for the best. Successful MCing requires management and both the Run Sheet and the Wedding Party Details are essential management tools. Using these tools to help you navigate the event will ensure a smooth, memorable wedding reception that leaves everyone, especially the bridal couple, beaming.

Now that you're armed with the knowledge, are you ready to take the center stage and guide a wedding reception to success? Let us know in the comments below or share your experiences with us. And if you found this post helpful, why not share it with fellow MCs or aspiring ones? The world can use more well-prepared MCs!

There was more tips such as branding, microphone technique, industry associations, while many said meditation helped their performance; but I thought 10 Habits is enough for now. How many of these do you practise? 

The results of my questionnaire showed clearly why the top Event Host MCs earn 6 figures; most around US$350,000 per year. They have risen to the top of their game by adopting excellent everyday habits that keep them moving forward in the right direction. And they all had a structured daily work ethic driven by passion to help the event succeed beyond expectations.

Which important habits do you think I should have included? Please add your own in the comments below. 

Its easy to assume that you way you sound - your speaking voice - is set and there's nothing you can do to change it. You either sound good or horrible. That's what I believed and I was (gladly) proven wrong. 

Even small improvements to your voice can have big changes to your professional and personal life. These upgrades can be about your volume, articulation (clarity), expression (emotion) and intention. 

Here's what happened to me when I made some adjustments.

After I was accepted into the Drama Studio Sydney* Acting course for 3 years of full-time study, my tutors immediately informed me that I had probably the worse voice they had ever heard - because it was so nasal. 

It hurt their ears to hear me speak in this rough aggressive tone. They told me I would never make it as an actor if I didn't do “a lot of work on my voice” 

Besides being a shock to my ego, it surprised me to hear this (excuse the pun). I had naively thought actors like James Earl Jones and Jeremy Irons had been born with the rich, deep resonant tone that I loved so much. Lucky them – they could read aloud the computer instruction manual or Terms and Conditions of a law firm and make it sound awesome.

So I started my quest for a sound that would help me, not hinder me. In other words, to turn people On, not Off.

I have poured all I know about how improve and profit from the way your sound into the 5 EASY STEPS TO A FANTASTIC VOICE audio and video recording and within the pages of the book ITS NOT WHAT YOU SAY, ITS HOW YOU SAY IT 

These two references are the culmination of 10 years searching to find the ideal, practical, simple (but effective) vocal warm-up and improvement tool; anywhere, anytime. It contains all that I discovered during my acting training and all Ive learned since as a professional Event Host MC.

HELP IS HERE
All high achievers have someone that helps them make faster progress with less mistakes.
This helper is known as a coach, a mentor, a guide, advisor or counsellor.

The key when choosing a helper is empathy. They must Understand You Perfectly. And they must have previous experience of where you want to go.

KEY BENEFITS
The stage manager says “You’re On” and the live event begins. Its the same as the starters gun in the sports arena. BOOM. You must be ready to deliver the right results at that time. There are no second chances.

“Switching On” successfully is done via the right preparation and the right practice with your coach.

YOUR COACH
Pete Miller has worked for 20+ years to help new and experienced speakers, presenters and Event Host MC’s take their career to the next level; to ensure they market their skills in the best way that suits the marketplace.

You can expect Pete to be empathic and fully present during your coaching. He has been there himself – in every corporate emcee and event host role.

Pete knows your time is limited. And so is his – so he will work to get results fast.

EACH SESSION
MC coaching starts with the run-sheet and then moves onto developing your own MC style.

Speaker coaching begins with a realistic assessment of your presentation goals; and then, Pete will create a plan with you on how to reach the result required – in as shortest time as possible.

The time together on Zoom or Skype is recorded. This allows you to concentrate 100% – secure in the knowledge that you can review every word again and again.

FEE
The fee is tax deductible and an invoice will be supplied.

Commencement is as soon as possible after payment and continues on a session by session basis. There is no contract or minimum amount of sessions.

Click to pay now and we can get started tomorrow.

TESTIMONIALS
Video testimonials from grateful clients can be supplied upon request.