Without exaggeration, the wedding host is the heart, the basis of the entire mechanism of the celebration. The fact that a professional is better than an amateur – a neighbor, friend or relative who has agreed to host your celebration “as well as any toastmaster” – is clear to almost everyone.
A wedding host is one of the key specialists at your celebration. He coordinates what is happening, communicates with guests, cheers up and comes up with all sorts of activities so that no one gets bored at the celebration. We understand that it is difficult to choose a wedding host: all the key factors need to come together – contact between the specialist and the newlyweds, the right price, and the right vision and ideas.
We have compiled a list of these factors: check them when conducting a thorough selection of specialists. And remember: whoever is looking, will definitely find their ideal professional.
- The price of a wedding host or toastmaster is a key factor that influences the choice of couples with a strictly allocated holiday budget. It should be noted here that the price-quality ratio does not always work. All newlyweds have their own requirements for the scenario and manner of conduct – so if you are not looking for a popular star, then the goal of an inexpensive wedding host can be achieved. Pay attention to the content offered by the host, to examples of his or her work, and do not judge by the price.
- The portfolio of the host or toastmaster – in order not to do the same job twice, in parallel with the prices, study the portfolio of specialists. If there are no good candidates in the appropriate price category, look at examples of the work of more expensive professionals. It’s better to overpay a little for hosting a wedding: the holiday atmosphere and the mood of the guests are not something you should skimp on.
- the appearance of the wedding host – here, of course, we are not talking about appearance, but about the attitude to his appearance. A neat and appropriate outfit, a neat hairstyle – all this is important when it comes to such a significant figure at the wedding
- A personal meeting with a professional is not a purchase of his or her services. If the specialist you have contacted does not take the time to meet and talk to you in real life, immediately abandon the idea of using his or her services. But as we’ve already mentioned, you shouldn’t feel obligated to hire a host or toastmaster if he or she meets with you.
- Diction, manner of speech, voice – as a customer, you have every right to look for and choose your ideal professional. Clear, unhurried, interesting speech, listening skills, pleasant voice tone are not just qualities, they are the professional arsenal of any event host. If none of the above puts you off when you meet them, this is probably the specialist you need.
- the wedding scenario – more precisely, examples of scenarios, contests – is what you have the right to familiarize yourself with at the first meeting. Evaluate the creativity of the specialist, listen to his ideas and suggestions to understand whether you are interested in the services of this particular professional
- functionality – if you plan to hold an offsite ceremony or an evening ceremony, you should ask the professional if he or she can perform the role of a master of ceremonies at the wedding.