JOSH RAFF
Master of Ceremonies
Leave Your Audience Speechless
Best Man and Maid of Honor Toasts, Rehearsal Dinners, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Awards Ceremonies, Custom Songs, and more.
Deliver A Speech for the Ages
Are you nervous to speak in front of a crowd? Do you think your jokes won't land? Do you not have enough to say about the bride and/or groom?
Raffsputin - Master of Ceremonies, would like to propose a toast: To you delivering a speech you never thought you could that everyone will remember.
About
Raffsputin - Master of Ceremonies, is based in New York City and assisting wedding-goers in their speech writing. This skilled writer and performer has worked with clients to create memorable speeches for events of all types. Each speech is fully customized to suit the task at-hand, whether it be formal, colloquial, or entertaining. Clients can work with writer Josh Raff on everything from the speech itself to the presentation and delivery, giving them the confidence to speak in front of a crowd of any size.
Clients can meet Josh either in person or virtually to begin planning their speech. The entire process is tailored to the speaker, couple, and event. From a quick toast to a witty spiel to a longer-form presentation, the perfect speech will be written, practiced, and delivered. Josh has written dozens of songs, plays, and film scripts, and wants to make your speech his next big project.
In addition, Josh Raff is available for hire as a Master of Ceremonies to be in-person at the wedding, handling all of the microphone duties over the course of the night. He has experience collaborating with wedding planners and wedding band leaders to provide smooth transitions from moment-to-moment throughout your special evening.
Packages & Services
Informal
- One 45-min consultation (in-person or virtual) --> Go over the task-at-hand, review your goals for the talk, and help determine a unique theme and strategy for your speech.
- One 45-min performance and delivery session of your toast (in-person or virtual)
$300
Formal
- One hour-long consultation (in-person or virtual) --> Go over the task-at-hand, review your goals for the talk, and help determine a unique theme and strategy for your speech.
- You write the first draft of the speech and send to the Master of Ceremonies. I will work with you to edit two rounds of the speech
- One 45-min performance and delivery session of your toast (in-person or virtual)
$500
Black Tie Optional
- One hour-long consultation (in-person or virtual) --> Go over the task-at-hand, review your goals for the talk, and help determine a unique theme and strategy for your speech.
- You write the first draft of the speech and send to the Master of Ceremonies. I will work with you to edit three rounds of the speech
- One 45-min performance and delivery session of your toast (in-person or virtual)
$750
Black Tie
- One hour-long consultation (in-person or virtual) --> Go over the task-at-hand, review your goals, help determine a unique theme and strategy for your speech.
- The Master of Ceremonies takes the agreed upon plan of action and writes a first draft. From there you will go back-and-forth for three rounds and you will have a completed speech, ready to be delivered.
- Two hour-long performance and delivery sessions (in-person or virtual)
$1,000
White Tie - Custom Song
- One hour-long consultation (in-person or virtual) --> Go over the task-at-hand, review your goals for the talk, and help determine a unique theme and strategy for your speech.
- The Master of Ceremonies takes the agreed upon themes and plan of action and writes a custom rap song for you to perform at the wedding
- Two hour-long performance and delivery sessions of your custom song (in-person or virtual)
$2,500
White Tie Deluxe Package - Custom Song + Performance
- One hour-long consultation (in-person or virtual) --> Go over the task-at-hand, review your goals for the talk, and help determine a unique theme and strategy for your speech.
- The Master of Ceremonies takes the agreed upon themes and plan of action and writes a custom rap song for you to perform at the wedding
- Two hour-long performance and delivery sessions (in-person or virtual)
- The Master of Ceremonies will attend the wedding and co-perform the song with you
$3,500
Honeymoon - Hire Raffsputin to MC your wedding
- Raffsputin will attend your wedding as the Master of Ceremonies
- Work alongside your Planner and Band Leader to confirm the scheduling of events and facilitate all activities
- Ensure all guests are aware of each moment and encourage them to participate
- Provide smooth transitions from moment-to-moment
- Create the right vibe and inviting energy over the course of the evening
$5,000
Honeymoon Deluxe - Hire Raffsputin to MC + Additional Speech or Song Services
- Any combination of the above with Raffsputin as Master of Ceremonies
$5,000 + Additional Services
Testimonials
"That was the best wedding speech I've ever heard in my life."
"Josh, wanted to let you know how special it was to have you as the master of ceremonies at Abby and Joey's wedding. Your presentation throughout the evening was just perfect and really complimented the festivities."
"That was one of the best rehearsal dinner speeches I've ever witnessed."
"You are a genius and an incredible friend. This was so amazing...absolutely made our wedding...Words cannot explain how amazing this is...Thank you for this memory. We love you!"