What
is involved?
The proposal
of toasts is only a small part of the modern duties of the Toastmaster.
One of the reasons for the rise in the popularity of Toastmasters is
that in today's society he has been increasingly required to adopt some
of the role traditionally performed by the Best Man.
Planning
for the unexpected
- Registrars
can perform a series of ceremonies on the day and cannot be kept waiting,
for if they were late for your wedding, what would you say?
- Chefs
get annoyed if food is not served in peak condition (i.e. on-time)
- You
may also get annoyed because of the above
- The
"Establishment" may have to pay staff overtime if the service
goes on too long, and they may pass this additional cost on to you.
An experienced
Toastmaster ensures the event runs smoothly and on time. On the day
he is effectively the Project Manager and Coordinator, expert in protocol,
etiquette, the correct procedures, and timing.
The vital link with the other "players"
How
does it work?
Before
the event
Usually a meeting is held, or if not possible a telephone call with the bride and groom and parents, to discuss
the plan of the day and provide hints, tips and advice if required.
For example:
- Receiving
line, yes or no?
- Format
of the receiving line?
- When cutting
of the wedding cake?
- Order
of speeches and toasts?
I will
then contact the venue manager and as a rule visit the venue to check
out the layout and facilities
If required I will provide a written 'Reception Programme' with timings |
