Don't Waste Your Time Daydreaming! What to Be Careful About During 'Meetings with the Host'

2017.11.12 published

A Lot of Meetings Before the Wedding!

During the wedding preparation period, you will have many meetings not only with your assigned planner but also with various staff members＊

For example, professionals in their respective fields such as planners, florists, hair and makeup artists, chefs, patissiers, and masters of ceremonies.

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What Happens in the Meeting with the Master of Ceremonies?

While you can easily imagine what meetings with the florist and hair and makeup artist are like…

I often hear brides saying, “I can’t imagine what a meeting with the master of ceremonies involves!”

It’s true that with flowers and hair and makeup, it’s easy to express “I want this!” and there’s a clear goal to finalize in the meeting, making it easier to prepare.

However, with the master of ceremonies, it can be hard to know what to prepare for and, frankly, what to even discuss…!

So this time, I will introduce the flow and important points of the meeting with the master of ceremonies＊

《Flow of the Meeting with the Master of Ceremonies》

First, let me introduce the flow of the meeting with the master of ceremonies＊

① Fill out the Profile Sheet

First, you will fill out a paper called the Profile Sheet that contains the profiles of both of you♩

The Profile Sheet includes basic profiles, memories of dates, the words of the proposal, reasons for deciding to get married, and things you’d like the master of ceremonies to promise, as well as questions about your childhood, your mother's favorite dishes, dreams from childhood, and more, covering both family and personal backgrounds◎

The master of ceremonies uses this sheet to understand the couple and think about what to say during the announcements on the wedding day.

If you fill out the Profile Sheet on-site, you may also receive it as homework in advance＊

② Meeting with the master of ceremonies based on the Profile Sheet

After filling out the Profile Sheet, you will have a meeting with the master of ceremonies based on your profiles＊

During the meeting with the master of ceremonies, keep the atmosphere casual and reflective of who you both are♡

The master of ceremonies may pick up on your usual demeanor and tailor the announcements to match that vibe.

Haven’t you ever heard a master of ceremonies say during the actual wedding, “During the meeting, it was so cute to see the couple looking at each other…”?

After filling out the Profile Sheet and having the meeting, it’s common to receive a script in advance＊

Once you receive the script, check for any inaccuracies in the information and make sure the content and timing of what you want the master of ceremonies to say are okay◎

《Points to Consider When Meeting with the Master of Ceremonies》

Here are some points to consider when having a meeting with the master of ceremonies＊

☑ Communicate the kind of atmosphere you want for your wedding

The master of ceremonies plays an important role in shaping the ambiance of the wedding! Clearly communicate whether you want a casual and relaxed atmosphere, or a formal wedding since many bosses will be attending, etc.◎

☑ Share anything you don’t want them to mention in advance

You can feel free to share everything with the master of ceremonies! However, do let them know in advance about anything you don’t want them to bring up. By informing them beforehand, they can expertly navigate the program without touching on those topics.

☑ Tell them what you do want them to mention

The master of ceremonies will speak based on the Profile Sheet, but if you have other episodes or stories you want to be shared, feel free to share them! They may bring those up during informal moments like conversations＊

For instance, you can discuss expressing gratitude to guests or share about family members that are important to the couple (like being close to grandparents).

By having various episodes shared by the master of ceremonies, your guests will get to know more about you both, making for a richer reception◎

Enjoy Your Meeting with the Master of Ceremonies＊

I have shared the flow and important points of the meetings with the master of ceremonies♩

The meetings with the master of ceremonies are a wonderful opportunity to reflect on you and your partner's journey together＊

Additionally, it’s a crucial time to decide what content the master of ceremonies will share with guests through the microphone during the wedding.

Before your meeting with the master of ceremonies, make sure you understand the flow and points to note,

and clearly express what you want them to share and what you definitely don’t want mentioned.

The master of ceremonies is a professional. They will help create a fabulous wedding for you♩