Master of Ceremonies, Wedding DJ, Organiser & Coordinator

Your Wedding Civil Ceremony

• I will work with you in advance so that the music is perfect. Using a suitable sound system to ensure appropriate volume and that music starts/stops smoothly. We'll also consider timings/pacing so that necessary edits are made for the entrance and exit so that it fits.


• IMPORTANT: Ensure you have contacted the appropriate Registry Office and completed all formalities for a Registrar to attend and conduct your Wedding Civil Ceremony! Ultimately they are in charge but you do have choices to make in advance to personalise your wedding ceremony.

Pre-Ceremony Background Music

Guests starting to arrive. Gentle mood setting music playing in the background as they assemble for the ceremony.

My duties as your Master of Ceremonies starts here by being present to assist your ushers so your guests are guided and know what is happening.

Prelude

If one of you will already be inside waiting with your guests then the final background song could be a special favourite indicating that the other is ready to enter.

Processional

The Superintendent Registrar announces the entrance and the music transitions to the song that you have chosen. We consider distance, timings and pacing so that the start/stop of the song is smooth and we play the appropriate section to fit the timings.

THE ACTUAL CEREMONY

The Superintendent Registrar in charge but you need to make choices in advance for the declaratory and contracting words as well as optional readings, singing and choice of music involved.

Register Signing

From experience this may take between 3 and 10 minutes to complete the actual signing and then pose for photographs. Music is a great way to support the mood of the occasion and may need 1, 2 or 3 songs depending how long it takes. In conjunction with the Superintendent Registrar I ensure that the music commences smoothly and runs continuously for however long is needed.

Recessional / Exit

The Superintendent Registrar asks everyone to stand and presents you as a married couple! As you walk up the aisle to exit we again time a selected song to enhance the mood.

Drinks Reception

• Guests share a congratulatory drink together and maybe some nibbles?
• Depending on location then maybe nice background music playing to again support the mood.
• Your photographer will be engaged in posed shots and candid shots? You may want certain photographs e.g. a group photo, just yourselves, then just one side of the family, then the other side, parents, bridesmaids/bestmen etc. This can be organised in a nicely relaxed way if a list is made in advance and I can help this flow smoothly.

Wedding Breakfast

• Guests are invited to their tables. I can help inform your guests and prepare them for your Grand Entrance (optional) where you are both announced into the room to a loving cheer from your guests.
• We can involve music with your entrance as well to build atmosphere. If you preferred something more discreet then we can adapt this.

Meal

Background music playing during the meal. Volume moderated so guests can easily talk and hear each other. This is a great time to personalise with your own favourites however I can help with suggestions if desired.

Speeches

The length may vary depending on the content. A short thank you from yourselves will be the minimum. I'll help get everyone's attention in an appropriate manner and introduce the speakers who can then commence using a wireless microphone. This is useful for most people as they can focus on their words rather than also projecting their voices.

Evening Reception

• There are many formats so this provides a possible idea to build on.

Announcement

Guests informed what's going to happen in 15 minutes. Confirm with venue and photographer etc that they are all ready [lighting, positions etc]

Cake Cutting Ceremony

Everyone shares this moment then we flow smoothly into .....

First Dance

PARTY TIME!

Party lights, volume increasing and into party time! Mixture of music from across the decades that people will recognise and want to dance to!

Evening Food

Plan for something to be provided for everyone to keep the energy going?

End of Night

End on a high?