Nowadays, many couples have doubts about the necessity of having a host or Tamada at their wedding. Some opt out of this service due to cost concerns, while others believe they can manage on their own. What is the real purpose of a wedding host, what do they do, and can you do without one? Here is the answer and here you can find out more about the wedding host duo Fasol and how your wedding might look like.
The duties of the host
Most couples have a distorted understanding of the tasks assigned to a host at a wedding, often carelessly rejecting such a service. However, this is entirely unfounded since this person allows you to enjoy your celebration fully without being distracted by everyday concerns. Additionally, unexpected surprises await you.
What services does a Tamada provide at German-Russian weddings?
A good Tamada has the following responsibilities at a wedding celebration:
Creates the event program and develops a customized program with various entertainment activities, contests, and more, based on the wishes of the clients (i.e., the groom and bride).
Checks the readiness of all components and participants on the day of the celebration. The Tamada arrives at the wedding venue before the arrival of the couple and guests. They carefully ensure that everything is in place. If there is no event organizer or coordinator, it becomes the Tamada’s responsibility to check seating arrangements, place cards, etc.
Engages and entertains the guests. Sometimes, the couple’s city tour or memorable photo session may take longer, and guests arrive at the reception venue before them. In such cases, the host greets the guests, seats them, and entertains them until the arrival of the bride and groom.
Leads the wedding celebration. Initially, the Tamada ensures that the guests get acquainted and build friendly relationships. Then appropriate toasts and congratulations follow. Afterward, the congratulations begin. Without a Tamada, guests often sit together all evening, raising their glasses, eating, and dancing, without knowing who they are or what relationship they have with the couple.
Tasks of a Tamada
The Tamada ensures a balanced sequence of dining, toasts, entertainment, and dancing. This tactic significantly reduces the risk of someone drinking too much and conflicts arising. However, if any issues do occur, a good Tamada is capable of resolving them and calming down even the most heated situations without any losses.
The Tamada also monitors the timely serving of dishes, ensuring that no one is left without a seat or utensils, and that all guests have the opportunity to congratulate the couple and present gifts. During the celebration, the host bids farewell to departing guests and welcomes newly arriving ones. At the end of the event, the Tamada ensures a proper farewell for the couple and arranges for all guests to be transported away from the banquet venue.
Tamada Wedding in Germany
A professional and responsible Tamada at a wedding is not just someone who prevents guests from enjoying their drinks or constantly invites them to participate in contests and entertains with jokes. They act as an event organizer and coordinator, relieving the couple, their witnesses, and parents of many worries and stress. Considering the amount of work that falls on the shoulders of the Tamada, the cost of their services is not excessively high.
The working hours of the Tamada are always individually agreed upon. Typically, the host stays at the celebration until 11:00 PM. However, the time can be extended based on individual rates.
Tip: Do not perceive the wedding host as a stranger who is working for you. Try to see them as a close friend who rejoices and empathizes with you, sincerely striving to help you with the organization of the wedding and entertaining the guests. This attitude will also be felt by the guests, creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere at the wedding.
