How can I choose a good compere?

Here’s a clear guide to what you should look for when choosing a good wedding compere (MC) — someone who’ll shape the energy of your wedding, keep things smooth, and make sure your guests are engaged and comfortable.

🎤 1. Great Communication Skills

Your compere should:

Speak clearly and confidently.
Be engaging and warm, not monotone or overly loud.
Adjust tone depending on the moment (joyful, heartfelt, fun).
👉 They should make guests feel connected, not bored.

🤝 2. Excellent People Skills

A wedding MC interacts with all kinds of people:

Friendly with different age groups.
Comfortable introducing speakers or performers.
Good at handling unexpected situations (late speeches, shy guests).

👉 A great MC puts others at ease and can read the room well.

📋 3. Strong Planning & Organizational Ability

They should:

Understand your wedding schedule inside out.
Help coordinate with caterers, DJs, photographers, etc.
Keep events on time without rushing the vibe.

👉 Ask them how they prepare, and if they make a run sheet.

🎭 4. Personality That Matches Your Style

Different weddings call for different vibes:

Fun & humorous?
Elegant and romantic?
Traditional and formal?

👉 Ask for sample recordings or videos to see if their style fits your vision.

📝 5. Experience with Weddings

Experience matters because weddings are high-pressure and emotional events.

Your MC should:

Know the flow of typical wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Understand cultural or religious nuances if relevant.

👉 Experienced MCs can anticipate issues before they become problems.

💡 6. Quick Thinking & Improvisation

Not everything goes according to plan. A good compere:

Fills awkward silences gracefully.
Handles last-minute changes with confidence.
Keeps guests engaged even if there’s a delay.

👉 Give them a hypothetical scenario and see how they respond.

📣 7. Clarity with Expectations

Before hiring, clarify:

What segments they will MC (ceremony, reception, speeches, games).
How long they’ll stay.
Equipment needs (mic, playlist, announcements).

👉 A written plan or contract is ideal.

📢 8. Good Feedback & Testimonials

Ask for:

Reviews from past clients.
Video clips of them in action.
References to call or message.

👉 Seeing them in real weddings tells you more than a scripted demo.

🔊 9. Professionalism

Your compere should be:

Punctual and well-dressed for the wedding theme.
Respectful to you and your guests.
Responsive during planning.

👉 Professionalism shows they’ll treat your event with care.