Wouldn't it be nice if, when you arrived at your Wedding Reception, someone was there waiting to greet you and attend to all those important matters for you?

Enter - the Professional Toastmaster - problem solved!

However much thought and careful forward planning has gone into the preparations for your Wedding Reception, a certain amount of responsibility and apprehension always remains upon the shoulders of those most concerned with - and anxious for - its success.

Picture the scene - your Wedding Day is now fast approaching and what appeared to be 'quite a way off yet' is now fast becoming reality! You know that the Ceremony is going to be conducted under the watchful eye of the Vicar, Priest, Minister or Registrar, and that he or she will guide you through the various aspects of it. This gives you confidence. Unfortunately however, once the actual ceremony is over, the Vicar or Registrar is no longer with you - your guiding hand has left you, and you are on your own. Who do you look to now?

I am sure that at sometime you have been a guest at a Wedding Reception that seemed to lack that "extra sparkle" - it just didn't seem to 'flow'. Most likely this was because no one person was on hand to assume the role of 'co-ordinator'. No one person was there with you the whole time to relax and guide you through the various stages of the Reception.

Take a closer look - you have to receive, welcome and entertain your guests. Take your place 'centre stage', the cake has to be cut, those all-important speeches have to be made, there are presentations to be made, there is the guest book that you hope that all your guests will sign - and suddenly there's no one to help you.

Wouldn't it be nice if, when you arrived at your Wedding Reception, someone was there waiting to greet you and attend to all those important matters for you? Someone you had met and talked with previously and who was aware of your wishes. Someone who would ensure that all those little personal touches, so special to you would be included? - Enter - the Professional Wedding Toastmaster - problem solved!

The choice of who is to be your Toastmaster is naturally entirely up to you and because it is so important that you are absolutely certain that he is the right one for you. Whenever possible, you should meet him - or at least talk with him personally - before you engage his services. This takes time; so don't leave it to the last minute. Take a good look around but when you have made your decision - don't delay - book him - you may not be the only one wishing to engage his services! Having full confidence in him will allow you to happily leave it all to him - and thoroughly enjoy your Special Day to the full, relaxing in the knowledge that your Wedding Reception is in safe and caring hands.

Not only is your Toastmaster invaluable to you, he will be also equally welcomed and appreciated by your guests. Instantly recognisable wearing his red tailcoat, he is always on hand to assist them upon their arrival, keep them informed of what is going to happen next.

Always remember to give due consideration to your guests - as you do for yourselves - for what would be a Wedding Reception without guests? Many will have travelled long and tiring distances to be with you and their comfort should be important to you. The success of your day is best judged not only by how much you have enjoyed it - but also by how much your guests have enjoyed it with you.

WHAT DOES A TOASTMASTER DO AT A WEDDING?

The Toastmaster can, if required, offer advice with the planning of the Wedding Day. He is there to assist the Host and Hostess with the smooth flow of the event, allowing them to enjoy the occasion with their family and guests without any worry. He takes care of the traditions, protocol and etiquette and liaises with all the other professionals involved to ensure a perfect day.

Specific Duties Include –

Before the Event:

Discuss with you well in advance your plans for your Wedding

Offer advice on tradition, protocol and etiquette

Provide hints and tips for those who are to propose toasts, or who have other roles to play

Prepare all announcements

On the Day:

Arrive at the venue early for a thorough check of all the arrangements on your behalf

Liaise with organisers, caterers, photographers, video teams and all others involved

Greet the Bride and Bridegroom on arrival

Greet the Hosts, traditionally the Parents, on arrival

Greet and direct the guests on arrival

Arrange the Receiving Line and introduce guests

Announce the Wedding Breakfast

Announce and lead the Bride and Bridegroom to the Top Table

Announce, or say Grace before the meal, if required

Deal with the circulation of a Guest Book during the Wedding Breakfast

Announce and organise the cutting of the Wedding Cake

Announce the formal toasts and other ceremonies as required

Keep a watchful eye and deal discreetly with any matters that may require attention

Conclude the formal proceedings and escort the Bride and Bridegroom from the Wedding Breakfast

Prepare for any subsequent festivities and make any necessary announcements, such as the Bride and Bridegroom to lead the dancing

Be available throughout to deal with and problems or emergencies

On the occasion of a Wedding Ceremony which takes place at the same venue as the Wedding Reception, the Toastmaster, by arrangement with whoever is conducting the ceremony, can also announce the entrance of the Bride, and the retiral of the Bride and Bridegroom to the Reception. Congratulations on your forthcoming Wedding – appoint a Toastmaster - and enjoy a wonderful day.

ALAN RIDDICK, MAUKSPT - PROFESSIONAL TOASTMASTER & MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Engagements accepted throughout London, the South East and abroad.
Please contact me to discuss your requirements, without obligation.

01323 740390 or 07976 655616
email: enquiries@thetoastmaster.org.uk
website: http://www.thetoastmaster.org.uk/

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