What is an MC?

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What is an MC?
By Black Tie Events MC DJ

A Master of Ceremonies (M.C.) is an important person for tying everything together so the day or night runs smoothly whether it be for your wedding, birthday or even a trivia night.

The Master of Ceremonies will:-

  • Announce the arrival of the married couple.
  • Introduce the speakers.
  • Announce the cutting of the cake.
  • Announce the bridal waltz.
  • Inform the guests when it is time to say farewell to the bridal couple.

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The origins of common engagement traditions and terms

By | Wedding

Have you ever wondered how certain engagement traditions and terms came to be? In the following months we will cover some of the more commonly practiced traditions and accompanying terms to hopefully bring you some clarity.

“TYING THE KNOT”

This expression is thought to come from Roman times when the bride wore a girdle that was tied in knots on the wedding day. The groom had the fun of untying the knots before consummating the marriage.

Another, possibly more likely origin comes from the Celtic (pagan) marriage ceremony of hand-fasting, during which the hands of the bride and groom were tied together for a marriage “contract”. Read More

Wedding Games Ideas

By | Wedding

You have planned your wedding only to discover that not everyone likes to dance, and in fact, find dancing frankly quite boring! What do you do? Set up some wedding games (along with the dancing) and let everyone get involved in the fun and frivolity. Even the kids can take part. Problem solved.

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