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| carpenter_newton |
Hi There,
I have been asked to MC a friends wedding this Saturday!!
I am really nervous, as I am not very good at public speaking, but I
felt like I had to take the job becuase they need someone badly...
If ANYONE has been an MC at a wedding, and wouldn't mind giving me
some advice, or if you have any samples to send me of of things like
opening remarks(this is the part I am most nervous about, as I can't
just go up and start craking one liners) things like that, I would be
forever greateful...maybe a sample of your MC notes? I downloaded a
book called Wedding MC guidebook, but it has a bunch of one liners and
such...I don't know where to start......
Also it's an Itallian/Chineese wedding
sorry for the long post.....
Thanks....
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| Larry Krzewinski |
On 5 Oct 2004 14:49:13 -0700, carpenter_newton@hotmail.com
(carpenter_newton) wrote:
>Also it's an Itallian/Chineese wedding
That's the strangest wedding dinner menu I've ever heard of.
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| Joe Pucillo |
Wasn't it Larry Krzewinski who said...
> carpenter_newton wrote:
> >Also it's an Itallian/Chineese wedding
> That's the strangest wedding dinner menu I've ever heard of.
Stranger still; even with all that pasta, you're hungry an hour
later!
:-D
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Joe Pucillo
Baltimore, Maryland USA
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| Larry Krzewinski |
On Wed, 06 Oct 2004 03:26:16 GMT, Joe Pucillo <newsAM@pucillo.net.xx>
wrote:
>Wasn't it Larry Krzewinski who said...
>> carpenter_newton wrote:
No! You omitted the brackets around his name. Better luck next time.
<g>
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| Maleficarum |
I would suggest getting hold of a copy of Rowan Atkinson's best mans speech.
One of the funniest things I have ever heard. Also his father of the brides
speech.
Malef
"carpenter_newton" <carpenter_newton@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:fe8392ed.0410051349.2153a002@posting.google.com...
> Hi There,
>
> I have been asked to MC a friends wedding this Saturday!!
>
> I am really nervous, as I am not very good at public speaking, but I
> felt like I had to take the job becuase they need someone badly...
>
> If ANYONE has been an MC at a wedding, and wouldn't mind giving me
> some advice, or if you have any samples to send me of of things like
> opening remarks(this is the part I am most nervous about, as I can't
> just go up and start craking one liners) things like that, I would be
> forever greateful...maybe a sample of your MC notes? I downloaded a
> book called Wedding MC guidebook, but it has a bunch of one liners and
> such...I don't know where to start......
>
> Also it's an Itallian/Chineese wedding
>
> sorry for the long post.....
>
>
> Thanks....
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| ynotssor |
"carpenter_newton" <carpenter_newton@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:fe8392ed.0410051349.2153a002@posting.google.com
> I have been asked to MC a friends wedding this Saturday!!
You make it sound like a game show, so here's whatcha do:
When the bride enters the sancristry, or the vestibool or whatever ya call
it on the arm of whatever old geezer is chosen to either giver her away or
offer her for sale, just have 'er stop right there.
Then, see how much she knows about her betroughed. Tell her she has to
select from what's behind curtains number 1, 2 or 3, and then give a brief
biopsy about each of 'em to help her sulect the possible candiddate from the
illegible batchelors.
If she doesn't recognise the correct biopsy then she'll have to check there
IDs to see which is which, cozzing a memorable time to be had by all.
tony
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| T Flynn |
On 5 Oct 2004, carpenter_newton wrote:
> I am really nervous, as I am not very good at public speaking, but I
> felt like I had to take the job becuase they need someone badly...
This probably doesn't belong in rec.humor, but I'll put it there because I
want you to see this:
You may have been chosen because you're not an obnoxious, wacky jokester
ready to bore their guests with oneliners that may or may not be funny,
offensive or stupid.
To MC the event, just ask the bride and groom what they want. Usually
it'll be something on the order of
-- Brief thanks from hosts to guests for coming, let them know the bar is
open.
-- Let guests know when they should head for the tables.
-- Maybe introduce toasters/speakers.
-- Announce any unusual problems (cars with lights on, etc.)
-- Announce and introduce special dances (first dance,
Father/daughter/mother/son, any traditional things)
-- Announce and introduce any special "events" -- cake cutting, happy
couple taking off, etc.
You may also be responsible for starting and stopping any stereo
equipment/cd's/etc., and you may also be responsible for *bodyguarding*
these items from the younger members of the guest list.
The guests are there to witness a wedding and enjoy refreshments and
music, not at all necessarily to hear warmed over jokes off the internet.
Ask the happy couple what they want.
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| Bob Crowley |
T Flynn <terri@uwm.edu> wrote in message news:<Pine.OSF.3.96.1041006081525.11526A-100000@alpha2.csd.uwm.edu>...
> On 5 Oct 2004, carpenter_newton wrote:
> > I am really nervous, as I am not very good at public speaking, but I
> > felt like I had to take the job becuase they need someone badly...
>
> This probably doesn't belong in rec.humor, but I'll put it there because I
> want you to see this:
>
> You may have been chosen because you're not an obnoxious, wacky jokester
> ready to bore their guests with oneliners that may or may not be funny,
> offensive or stupid.
>
> To MC the event, just ask the bride and groom what they want. Usually
> it'll be something on the order of
>
> -- Brief thanks from hosts to guests for coming, let them know the bar is
> open.
>
> -- Let guests know when they should head for the tables.
>
> -- Maybe introduce toasters/speakers.
>
> -- Announce any unusual problems (cars with lights on, etc.)
>
> -- Announce and introduce special dances (first dance,
> Father/daughter/mother/son, any traditional things)
>
> -- Announce and introduce any special "events" -- cake cutting, happy
> couple taking off, etc.
>
> You may also be responsible for starting and stopping any stereo
> equipment/cd's/etc., and you may also be responsible for *bodyguarding*
> these items from the younger members of the guest list.
>
> The guests are there to witness a wedding and enjoy refreshments and
> music, not at all necessarily to hear warmed over jokes off the internet.
>
> Ask the happy couple what they want.
I agree with the above, and add ...
Basically be yourself, and don't try to copy anybody you admire.
Draw up a schedule of speeches eg. when and who. For example certain
speakers take turns between meals. Allow for telegram readings,
apologies and so on.
The minister or civil celebrant may have a few suggestions, having
been at so many weddings, so if you're having any practice sessions as
part of the marriage party, ask a few questions.
You will have to introduce speakers, if you know them, but most
weddings have an opportunity for others to speak. As you won't know
them, make it clear beforehand they will need to introduce themselves.
A few general speaking hints -
1. Eye contact - look at a person for a couple of seconds, then move
onto someone else. As far as possible, work your way to all sides of
the room from time to time.
2. If you need notes, use small cards held in your hand.
3. Make sure you pause from time to time. Don't just machine gun on.
4. Time yourself at home using a watch, stopwatch or clock to get
some idea of how long you're going. You are not the centrepiece, but
more of a facilitator to make sure the program flows well.
You'll probably find it a bit embarassing, but it might be worth
getting together with the bride and groom and having a role play
beforehand. This is a great way to calm those nerves.
5. If you get a mental block and freeze, say the first thing that
comes into your head to get the ice broken. It doesn't matter if
everybody laughs, they'll probably appreciate it.
A couple of opening suggestions -
"When ????? asked me to be the MC, something I have never done before,
it was nearly the end of a beautiful friendship....
"This being an Italian / Chinese Wedding, I did not know whether to
speak in Chinese or Italian. But since only half would understand
what I was saying, I thought I'd speak in pidgin English ....
Some marriage jokes -
"Boeing brand hair dryer ...
"Only 2 important people at a wedding - the bride and the
photographer. The grooom is merely coincidental....
If introducing the groom's father, maybe "(Name of the father) taught
(name of the groom) everything he knows ...., which is a worry.
Anyway all the best. I was going to make a couple of wise cracks but
I'd better not.
Incidentally the Chinese have a bit of a superstition about the number
4.
2.
However, tongue in cheek, and since it is a Chinese / Italian Wedding,
you could have a singsongalong,
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| carpenter_newton |
thank you all for the great advice...much appreciated
O.K, for all the people who have the great sense of humor....
I want to make jokes about the one night the groom was in a woman's
bathing suit.....when we slept outside our hotel room drunk,
etc...anyone have a good way to phrase these things?
Thanks!
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| ynotssor |
"carpenter_newton" <carpenter_newton@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:fe8392ed.0410071739.78377c7@posting.google.com
> I want to make jokes about the one night the groom was in a woman's
> bathing suit.....when we slept outside our hotel room drunk,
> etc...anyone have a good way to phrase these things?
I guess you had to've been there. Hopefully you made an honest man of him
afterwards.
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| Greg Evans |
carpenter_newton wrote:
> I want to make jokes about the one night the groom was in a woman's
> bathing suit.....when we slept outside our hotel room drunk,
> etc...anyone have a good way to phrase these things?
Yes: "Not at all, if you value your life."
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| carpenter_newton |
"Greg Evans" <gregIGNOREevans@charter.BLATHER.net> wrote in message news:<10mc33hquc24m75@corp.supernews.com>...
> carpenter_newton wrote:
>
> > I want to make jokes about the one night the groom was in a woman's
> > bathing suit.....when we slept outside our hotel room drunk,
> > etc...anyone have a good way to phrase these things?
>
> Yes: "Not at all, if you value your life."
ha!
these were actually separate incidents....I know they aren't actually
that funny to read, I just thought it may be humerous to bring them up
to embarass him a little bit...nothing over the top, maybe just a
little crack.......
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| carpenter_newton |
"Greg Evans" <gregIGNOREevans@charter.BLATHER.net> wrote in message news:<10mc33hquc24m75@corp.supernews.com>...
> carpenter_newton wrote:
>
> > I want to make jokes about the one night the groom was in a woman's
> > bathing suit.....when we slept outside our hotel room drunk,
> > etc...anyone have a good way to phrase these things?
>
> Yes: "Not at all, if you value your life."
how about a joke about how they are so competitive that....???? they
are extremely competitive
I am really sorry for all the questions...I'm so nervous now that it
is tomorrow, I am starting to panic...
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| Bob Crowley |
carpenter_newton@hotmail.com (carpenter_newton) wrote in message news:<fe8392ed.0410071739.78377c7@posting.google.com>...
> thank you all for the great advice...much appreciated
>
> O.K, for all the people who have the great sense of humor....
>
> I want to make jokes about the one night the groom was in a woman's
> bathing suit.....when we slept outside our hotel room drunk,
> etc...anyone have a good way to phrase these things?
>
> Thanks!
Remember you're at the wedding, not the Buck's Party. If you want to
refer to youthful hijinks, then make the references oblique. You and
your mates may find it funny, but the bride and her family might not.
So be careful what you say.
If you must refer to the incident, send yourselves up a bit, eg.
"Having paid good money for comfortable hotel beds, we preferred to
sleep in the corridor outside. Our befuddled and collective
intelligence couldn't work out how to get a key into a keyhole."
But be careful or you may find yourself getting a frosty reception.
I remember a story (in Australia) where the groom fronted up for his
wedding with no hair and two broken arms. Apparently at the bucks
party the week before his mates had shaved off his hair, and then slid
him down the sheep loading ramp. Being full as a boot, they forgot he
was wider than a sheep and he broke both arms.
I doubt if the bride liked being reminded of the fact that she was
marrying an idiot.
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| Larry Krzewinski |
On 8 Oct 2004 06:11:48 -0700, carpenter_newton@hotmail.com
(carpenter_newton) wrote:
>> > I want to make jokes about the one night the groom was in a woman's
>> > bathing suit.....when we slept outside our hotel room drunk,
>> > etc...anyone have a good way to phrase these things?
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>> Yes: "Not at all, if you value your life."
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>how about a joke about how they are so competitive that....???? they
>are extremely competitive
They're so competitive they both try to cum first (or last).
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