Ben O'Connell

Washington, D.C.

Editorial Operations Director at C-SPAN

Dad, husband, promiscuous reader, music geek, movie nerd, Montanan, NE DC Canine Knucklehead Ward co-founder, @cspan director of editorial operations

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Articles

Should Your Friend Emcee?

Jul 7, 2024 | myweddingmag.co.nz | Ben O'Connell |Ben O’Connell

Funny, extroverted, charming, humble – these are some of the first qualities that come to mind when you characterise a master of ceremonies. But an emcee must also manage time, deal with hiccups, and put the audience at ease, among other challenges. Emceeing a friend’s big day is an incredible privilege, but one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. You can imagine how excited I was when no other than My Wedding Mag editorial manager Jamie asked me to emcee her wedding.
Should Your Friend Emcee?

Jun 26, 2024 | myweddingmag.co.nz | Ben O'Connell

Funny, extroverted, charming, humble – these are some of the first qualities that come to mind when you characterise a master of ceremonies. But an emcee must also manage time, deal with hiccups, and put the audience at ease, among other challenges. Emceeing a friend’s big day is an incredible privilege, but one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. You can imagine how excited I was when no other than My Wedding Mag editorial manager Jamie asked me to emcee her wedding.