Weddings

A Professional Toastmaster is employed to ensure the Bride and Bridegroom, Best Man, and Parents can relax and enjoy this memorable day without concern for the order and timing of events.

Using his or her experience and professional manner, the Toastmaster co-ordinates events to guarantee your special day unfolds just as you planned. He or she will create a friendly atmosphere which is as formal or informal as you wish, will reassure the nervous and add an extra touch of colour and sparkle to make your day even more special.

By supporting the wedding party, chefs, caterers, photographers and musicians alike, a Toastmaster will ensure everyone gives their best performance.

With Philip Gardner, you can expect him to undertake the following duties:

• Advise on wedding etiquette and customs during the planning
• Greet the bridal couple and their guests on arrival at the reception venue
• Inform the guests of the reception details and ensure any special arrangements for elderly, infirm or disabled are in place
• Organise the receiving line, announce guests and co-ordinate the acceptance of wedding gifts
• Assist with photographs if required
• Call guests’ attention to the seating arrangements and to take their places at the tables for the start of the wedding breakfast
• Announce the Bride and Bridegroom and escort them to their table
• Announce or say Grace if required
• Make any specific announcements, as requested, e.g. no smoking
• Conduct the toasts and announce the speakers
• Organise the circulation of the guest book, if required
• Announce the cutting of the wedding cake
• Introduce the speakers for the customary toasts and responses
• Handle bouquets and presents as required
• Arrange the retiring of the bridal couple from the table
• Advise guests of subsequent arrangements
• Liaise with the band or disco as to the setting up of the equipment
• Announce the bridal couple for the first dance