Chris was more than a magician; he was a pillar of support throughout our wedding journey. From planning and timing to his seamless coordination, Chris went above and beyond.
Phil & Madison, Happy couple
Planning your wedding in Hertfordshire?
From beautiful country estates and manor houses to elegant hotels and contemporary wedding venues, Hertfordshire is a wonderful place to celebrate.
I’m Chris Dodd, a professional wedding magician and emcee, helping couples create relaxed, entertaining and beautifully organised wedding days.
The Best Weddings Feel Effortless
There’s an enormous amount happening behind the scenes at a wedding.
Your venue has a schedule. Your photographer has timings. Catering needs to run to plan. Speeches need to happen at the right moment.
And you?
You should be enjoying yourself.
As your wedding emcee, I’ll help take responsibility for the flow of the celebration, working with your venue and suppliers so that everything feels organised without feeling rigid.
Add Incredible Magic To The Day
Alongside hosting, I’ll entertain your guests with sophisticated close-up magic and mind-reading.
During the drinks reception, I’ll move between groups performing interactive magic.
During photographs, I’ll make sure your guests aren’t left standing around wondering what happens next.
At the wedding breakfast, I can perform table magic between courses.
And later, I’ll entertain your evening guests as the celebration moves towards the dance floor.
A Modern Alternative To A Traditional Toastmaster
My approach to emceeing is contemporary, warm and engaging.
I’m there to guide the day rather than take it over.
I’ll make announcements when needed, introduce the speeches, help guests know what’s happening and keep the energy moving.
At the same time, I can bring the atmosphere to life with magic.
This combination means your hosting and entertainment feel connected rather than like two separate suppliers.
What I Can Take Care Of
✦ Welcoming your guests
✦ Making announcements
✦ Introducing speeches and special moments
✦ Helping keep the day’s timings on track
✦ Coordinating with your venue and wedding planner
✦ Guiding guests between different parts of the celebration
✦ Helping create energy before important moments
✦ Providing PA equipment for speeches where required
And of course, plenty of magic!
Most importantly, I’ll understand your plans before the wedding so that on the day everything feels natural.
Wedding Packages For Hertfordshire Couples
Full Day Wedding Magician & Emcee - from £2259
For couples who want one experienced professional looking after both entertainment and hosting throughout the celebration.
This package includes:
✦ Wedding emcee service
✦ Guest welcome
✦ Key announcements
✦ Speech introductions
✦ Timeline management
✦ Close-up magic during the drinks reception
✦ Magic during the wedding breakfast
✦ A mini magic show
✦ Evening close-up magic
✦ Pre-wedding planning and consultation
✦ Liaison with your wedding planner or venue where required
Half-Day Wedding Magician & Emcee - from £1559
Perfect if you’d like professional hosting and magic through the main part of your wedding day.
This package includes:
✦ Wedding emcee service
✦ Guest hosting
✦ Key announcements
✦ Speech introductions
✦ Timeline management
✦ Drinks reception magic
✦ Wedding breakfast magic
✦ Mini magic show
✦ Pre-wedding planning
Wedding Magic- from £850
If you already have a toastmaster or emcee, I can concentrate entirely on entertaining your guests.
During your reception, I’ll perform a refined blend of magic and mind-reading while your guests enjoy their drinks. In doing so, I help everyone relax and connect, and consequently, the atmosphere becomes warm, social, and effortlessly engaging—setting the perfect tone for the rest of the celebration.
This package includes:
✦ Strolling magic during the drinks reception
✦ Table magic at the wedding breakfast
✦ A pre-wedding discovery call
‘Chris deftly found the right tone for each of our little clusters of guests, and was charm personified.’
Tony, Father of the Bride, Surrey
Hertfordshire Wedding Venues
I work with couples throughout Hertfordshire, including weddings around St Albans, Watford, Hertford, Bishop’s Stortford, Welwyn Garden City and the surrounding areas.
I’ll work with your venue and suppliers to make sure the entertainment fits naturally around your plans.
Your Wedding Should Be About The People
The schedule matters.
The venue matters.
The food and flowers matter.
But ultimately, your wedding is about bringing your favourite people together.
My job is to help create the atmosphere in which those people can relax, connect, laugh and make memories.
Planning your Hertfordshire wedding?
Get in touch with your wedding date and venue, and let’s discuss how I can help make your celebration unforgettable.
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Thinking of a wedding elsewhere?
Your wedding doesn’t have to be in Hertfordshire. I travel throughout the South East, bringing professional wedding magic and emcee services to celebrations across London and the surrounding counties.
Explore the areas below to find out more about wedding magic and professional emcee services in each location.
