“Come on, Kyle, I know you’re gonna dance to this, buddy! Get out on the floor, man! We’re waiting!” Mumbling announcements or not making them clear enough so people are lost what’s happening.Announcements should be brief and to the point. This can include asking, “All the engaged girls to raise their hands,” and then handing out business cards. Promoting their company during announcements (beyond simply sharing their company name).Joking around too much, particularly outdated/sexist jokes (“Whoa, who’s wearing the pants now!”) and other cringeworthy comments.Frequently interrupting the music, trying to whoop up the crowd.Let’s dig into some examples of bad wedding MC behavior. No, they just want an MC who’s not going to be, well, bad. Now, it’s not that couples don’t want MCs at all. They demand too much of the focus on themselves instead of keeping it on the couple – the whole reason they’re there in the first place. They try to get people to dance by constantly bugging them with annoying attempts at whooping up the crowd or calling out people, rather than just playing awesome music. They insist that people love their emceeing and continue to dominate weddings with their banter.
Yet many wedding DJs still haven’t gotten the memo. I’m continually amazed – though actually not amazed at all – that the #1 thing I’ve heard people say is they can’t STAND wedding MCs who talk on the microphone too much. But make your question even better: Ask what they have liked or disliked about weddings they’ve been to. When booking wedding DJ jobs, always ask your potential clients what they’re looking for. This can make for a nice moment during the reception. Some of these questions are good to ask each person individually, without the other partner witnessing it.
And they repeat important announcements, as it often takes some repetition for things to click with a crowd. They speak clearly into the microphone.They keep people informed of things about to happen, such as the first dance, cake cutting, last call, etc.They’re not frequently interrupting the music unless it’s absolutely essential. They speak sporadically and only when necessary.They’re friendly and speak enthusiastically on the microphone without being over the top or disingenuous. They make guests and the couple feel welcome.Here are some common traits of good wedding MCs. A complete wedding MC script is included later in this post. So let’s look at what makes a good wedding MC. They don’t make endless jokes or embarrass the couple or demand the attention be on them.
They make any necessary announcements throughout the night but don’t blab on and on. The good news is good MCs don’t say all that much! What should I say? And what if I say the wrong thing? Do I have to do a lot of speaking and really “whoop” up the crowd? If you dislike public speaking, this may fill you with dread. The MC (also called the “emcee”) makes any important announcements throughout the night, such as events about to happen, instructions for the guests, and anything that directs the flow of the night. Wedding DJs are typically asked to also MC the wedding. Being a wedding DJ isn’t just about playing music.