Toastmaster
Why book a Toastmaster……?
The services of a Professional Toastmaster will enable you to relax and enjoy your special event secure in the knowledge that the proceedings are in experienced and capable hands.
Anthony Church BEM as a Professional Toastmaster is accustomed to managing all types of events including, weddings dinners corporate events, Masonic ladies festivals. Luncheons, banquets, award ceremonies, barmitzvahs, conferences, military and civic functions.
…… for your Wedding Reception……
Planning and preparing for your wedding is something which requires a great deal of thought. The day itself is the focal point of the entire process.
Its importance cannot be underestimated when it comes to organisation. You want and need everything to be perfect from start to finish.
After all, you have worked tirelessly for months (sometimes years!!) for this special day. You really cannot afford to leave anything to chance, can you?
You have ordered the dress, the appropriate outfits for the bridal party, the flowers, the bridal cake, suitable cars or other means of transport to make sure everybody arrives from here to there, the photographer, perhaps a videographer too.
The venue has been booked and the catering arrangements have been confirmed. Have you forgotten anything?
The one name missing from the all of the above is one of the most important investments you can make for your special day – A TOASTMASTER – to ensure that your wedding reception will run as smooth as clockwork.
But why do we need a Toastmaster?
Surely the best man can cover all that needs to be done. The Best Man has duties of his own, remember, He has been selected by the Bridegroom because he is his best friend, not because he is necessarily someone who is comfortable with organising events at the wedding breakfast.
Cannot the speeches etc. be left to someone from the hotel or catering company?
Well, yes, of course it can. The likelihood is that this will be either the Banqueting or Duty Manager or perhaps even the Head Waiter, who will do his best to fit the role of the TOASTMASTER into his or her other duties – which in themselves are many and varied.
Almost invariably this will mean that the person concerned will only be able to devote a minimal amount of time to an extremely important part of the proceedings.
It is also unlikely that the person concerned will not be dressed in the traditional livery of a TOASTMASTER, the red tailcoat, white shirt, bowtie, black shoes, black trousers and white gloves. He will in all probability not have the traditional Gavel used by all professional Toastmasters. We don’t really want a lot of fuss.
The friendly formality of a red-coated TOASTMASTER can make all the difference to your wedding reception, whether it takes the form of a sit-down meal or a buffet, and whether it is held in a hotel, a marquee or a local hall.
The presence of a TOASTMASTER ensures that the bridal party is relieved of any worry about who does what, or what happens next?
But what exactly does a Toastmaster do at a wedding reception?
In general, he (or she – yes there are Lady Toastmasters) arranges the bridal party in the most suitable place and in the correct order to receive their guests. He announces the name of each guest, He liaises with the caterer and the photographer, He announces the Bride and Groom, escorts them to the table and announces grace (if required). He announces the speeches and toasts. He organises and announces the cutting of the bridal cake; Anthony has some special words to go with the cake cutting ceremony if required.
He makes any other announcements that may be required, relays messages, handles problems and copes with the unexpected, Anthony always carries a box that contains spare braces, needle and cotton, ties, bowties, shoe laces, matches, hair brush, deodorant etc.
Unless the Bride and Groom are staying for the evening, the TOASTMASTER assembles the guests at the appropriate tome to give the happy couple a good “send off”, In addition, should you wish to include any additional features of your own choosing into the proceedings, the TOASTMASTER will be pleased to offer advice and guidance in order to accommodate these.
We have been told that it can be expensive to book a Toastmaster?
When booking a professional service for a wedding it is only natural that you will want to secure value for money.
It is as well to remember that anyone can call themselves a Toastmaster.
Please bear in mind that by engaging the services of Anthony Church BEM a Fellow of the Britannic Guild of Toastmasters you can be assured that Anthony has satisfied a body of examiners as to his competence and ability to represent the profession.
Toastmasters fees can and do vary and can be dependent on factors such as the distance the TOASTMASTER is required to travel, and Anthony is more than happy to provide a verbal or written quotation on request.
Anthony offers exceptional value for money and has officiated at numerous weddings and will ensure that your special day is everything you envisaged and is one which you can look back on with the fondest of memories.
Anthony has carried out duties as Toastmaster for the Following
PEPSI COLA DIRECTORS ( Function held at Blenheim Palace)
Vetinary Practice Management Association (Yearly event held at Telford International Centre)
Sherrifs of Great Britain, Wales and Ireland (Function at Oxford Town Hall)
Various Masonic Functions
Mayor of Chipping Norton Annual Ball
Mayor of Daventry St Patricks Day Charity Ball
Numerous Weddings
