Not everyone has a relative or friend who is able or willing to be the MC. Even if they do agree, they’re not always the best person for the job. The MC role is pivotal to the smooth running of your event and is a big responsibility. You’ve invested a lot of money into having your event perfect and a professional MC has the experience to make sure that it flows and finishes on time – saving you overtime costs from the venue. The professional MC is also skilled in ‘crowd management’ towards the end of the event when alcohol has been consumed. A friend or family member may not be comfortable telling guests that the bar is closed or that they might be a little too rowdy. Hint: Talk to an event planner or Special Occasion Speeches about the benefits of using a professional MC and then you can make a decision.