Get an insight into how I think about each element of the wedding in the video below:

What to know:

• I will issue an invoice, including of course the deposit (e-invoice, which I will send you by email);
• I will also write a contract, but before that, respecting your privacy, you will have to accept the privacy notice (regardless of whether you have already done so on the form);
• the travel cost is calculated from Budapest or Győr, depending on which city the wedding is closer to, and if the wedding is within the administrative boundaries of Győr or Budapest, there is no travel cost;
• we will jointly prepare the final wedding plan two weeks before the wedding, which I will forward to all service providers the week of the wedding;
• I will contact the service providers by phone and email one week before the wedding day, so that the contact and consultation will be made during that week; 
• I am available at least one hour before the official start time until 1 AM , however, by mutual agreement, if the Master of Ceremonies is required for longer than 1 AM, there is no extra charge;
• I will not consume alcohol during my service and I do not smoke;
• if the wedding venue is more than 70 minutes from Budapest or Győr, accommodation is an additional cost;
• during the preparations, I will share additional suggestions and tips on wedding planning, so to the best of my ability, I will "hold your hand" until the wedding day, and I keep in daily contact with my Couples if they have any questions during the planning.
• answering questions about wedding planning at no extra cost.
  

I like to have a good atmosphere at the wedding, which is very important, for example, that I talk to the guests during the guests' arrival, get to know them, so they will take my jokes much better later and they will be partners in the fun. Besides, the jointly prepared wedding plan contains enough information to keep everything under control without having to bother you, my couple, with questions on the wedding day. These examples are small things, but they are very important to have a fun and festive celebration, but in the background everything goes smoothly.

As for my style, it's important to note that I have a very elegant style (suit, tie) with a bit of a presenter's attitude, but I also like to be direct with the guests and entertain them, which gives me the flexibility I need to change it up depending on the programme.

The wedding is a "twofamiliesbuilding" day in my approach, as it is actually when two families meet, mostly for the first time, so I find it very important to structure the games and the programs properly. In terms of games, I prefer those that help you to get to know the guests, to bring them closer together, I'm happy to suggest ideas. About dancing, there is no shortage of it from my side, if there is openness to it from the guests as well , as there can be ad hoc circle dances with the guests, dance competitions etc., the possibilities are endless. Besides all this, for me, a wedding is a ceremonial event, so I would like to convey a mixture of all these through my work.

Of course, there are other areas and skills that I don't want to go into now, as these are issues that are more in the background work rather than on the ground for all to see and hear. Many Colleagues or Dear Couples may not even recognise these skills at first, but today, although there are many in the profession and more and more entering the field, we should not think that just because someone has a microphone and speaks well, they are a master of ceremonies. A nice relative or friend can do that.

In today's world, we hear everywhere how important self-improvement and learning are. This profession is no different. The areas we are about to mention need to be mastered at a theoretical level and then consciously put into practice, which could mean our own lives, an event or, in our case, especially a wedding. There are also new fashions in the wedding business that we need to keep up to date with. Even though traditional Hungarian weddings are somewhat tied, it is always a pleasure to sit down with a couple who say: this is our wedding, we want it the way we dreamed it, not the way we are expected to (by our partners, family, friends, etc.). Make no mistake, I love and respect traditional programs, but I often hear that it is just because a family member wants it.

These thoughts would lead me to the topic of another post, so let's get to the question of whether the Master of Ceremonies is a superhero. I'll shoot the joke: yes, if and when his activity is conscious and he acquires skills through continuous self-improvement and learning.

A master of ceremonies has to use several skills at the same time:

• communication

With 150-200 guests or more, good communication is essential. Communication is not just the master of ceremonies announcing the next programme and then the next. You need to be able to communicate to people in a way that guests trust you, everyone can follow the official schedule, and more importantly, accept you as a leader for the day. This is the biggest challenge, because without it, getting everyone going in all directions and doing one from all directions without being respected as a leader is almost impossible.

• planning tasks

planning tasks The last few weeks before the wedding are already about finalising the scenario, calling the Collagues, emailing them the agenda. This is when we check if they think it's okay, suggest anything else, etc. The Master of Ceremonies is a kind of team captain, but the main thing is that he is part of the team. He alone will not be able to manage things flawlessly, just as the rest of the team will not be able to manage without a proper leader and organiser. The scenario is a walking stick in the woods: it makes walking easier, but I could always leave it, as I can walk without it. If the Master of Ceremonies has good organizational skills, he can solve any problems with the service colleagues in the background.

• body language, use and recognition of gestures

When we talk about body language, everyone immediately thinks of hands and feet folded, which implies aloofness or disagreement. But this ability goes far beyond that. We have to constantly monitor ourselves and our guests, and especially the Couple, and make decisions before they know what they want. Still related, but it turns to the next skill, the control of the Master of Ceremonies' own body language, even in the most difficult situations, keeping calm. Not letting a potential problem show up in body language. The Master of Ceremonies is firmly in control. As a husband, I would not be happy if a master of ceremonies, torn apart by the burden, tried to control my wedding.

• speaking and presentation techniques

In order to make everything understandable and professional, in my opinion, in addition to public speeches, I have to be able to talk to guests when they come to me, because they usually come to the master of ceremonies and more than once we even talked about law and estate planning in broad terms with a guest, because he was interested in what I do and the question was topical. Great, a good point with a guest. Obviously these small conversations are not during the important programmes, but for example when the dance block is on and some people are sitting down or just don't want to dance.

• time management

This cannot be emphasised enough, it is one of the most important. If the master of ceremonies tells the restaurant that we will be there at 18.30, you cannot have 200 people there by 18.00 (not to mention that from then on the master of ceremonies is no longer seen as a leader by the service colleagues). If for some reason it does happen, then phone, arrange and move a programme to say the lakeside part of the restaurant. Otherwise, if there is half an hour difference between the planned and the actual date, the planning before the wedding may have been faulty, but you cannot avoid everything, however, you can and should solve it.

• a bit of stand up

Over the years, I've increasingly found that a well-planned wedding simply doesn't need a game. Even if you do - because, say, the couple specifically asked for it to be included somewhere - you should prefer a game where you don't torture the guests, but can play together, let the two halves of the wedding party (husband and wife sides) get to know each other, laugh together and go home with memories that, yes, it was a fantastic atmosphere. This excellent atmosphere is a credit to everyone, not just the master of ceremonies. This stand-up line brings in the Master of Ceremonies as a presenter.

In broad terms, that's all I thought I'd share with you. Being a Master of Ceremonies is a complex job, but with all the skills you should not imagine yourself as someone who is always dreading the unexpected and always robotically watching your body language. Once these skills are in place, all you will see and feel is that everything is in order, you can celebrate in a relaxed, carefree way.