Carson Thompson, Emcee

When you hire me, you get more than someone who shows up and reads from a script. Here is what working with me actually looks like. For weddings, the process starts well before the big day. I sit down with the couple to go over event logistics, the run of show, and anything that is off the table. From there, I do something most emcees don't: I make a genuine effort to connect with the wedding party ahead of time. Whether that is grabbing a coffee, dropping in on the rehearsal dinner, or just having a conversation before the day arrives, that time is what lets me make the night feel personal rather than just professionally hosted. On the day itself, you get a host who is warm, fun, and unscripted enough to roll with whatever the evening throws at us, while keeping everything on track. For corporate events, the process is similar. Before anything else, I offer a meeting to understand your company, your industry, and the goals of the event. I want to know who is in the room and what success looks like for you. That prep is what lets me walk in ready to hold the room, not just fill time between agenda items. In both cases, what you get is someone who takes the preparation seriously so that when the day arrives, I can command the room, keep the energy up, and go with whatever the event throws our way.

I'm a stand-up comedian, emcee, and event producer based out of Maple Ridge, BC, with a silly and absurdist style. Since getting into comedy a few years ago I've performed across Canada, appeared at the SouthRock Comedy Festival, and am a member of Yuk Yuk's Rising Comics League, performing regularly at Yuk Yuk's comedy clubs. As an emcee I bring that same fun and silly energy to weddings and corporate events. For couples, I take the time to get to know you and the wedding party so the night feels personal, not just hosted. For corporate clients, my 10+ years working inside the business world means I know how to hold a room full of professionals and can get up to speed on your industry fast. I regularly produce my own comedy shows, so I understand events from both sides of the mic, timelines, logistics, and how to keep an audience engaged start to finish. Based in Maple Ridge, I perform regularly throughout the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan and am happy to travel for the right event.

Sound: I own a full PA system and bring it when needed. For weddings I typically work with the DJ or venue's existing setup. Two standard power outlets required when bringing my own system. Microphones: I carry two Shure SM58s and prefer handheld mics, though I am flexible on format. Staging: No fixed requirements. I am comfortable in any environment where I am visible to the audience. A curtain backdrop and simple spotlights are available on request for events that want a more defined performance area. All technical details are confirmed during the pre-event meeting