Guy Boyling

Why do you need a Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies?

 As well as getting married do you really want to worry about

  • How are the arrangements are going?
  • Are we on time? Are all the participants ready?
  • What have we forgotten?
  • What should we be doing now?
  • What should we be doing next?
  • If you're spending thousands of pounds on your day doesn't it make sense to have somebody manage the whole occasion who has just your interests in mind?
  • Wouldn't you prefer the reception to be a stress free
    memorable fun event, enabling you to relax and enjoy the company without the added burden of clock watching anxieties?
  • Friendly and informal assistance throughout so all can enjoy the day Including YOU

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Guy Boyling

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


On the Day

Support

  • Bride and Bridegroom
  • Bride and Bridegroom's Parents
  • Best man

Liaise with

  • Registrar
  • Chauffeurs
  • Venue Manager
  • Photographer
  • Videographer
  • Musician/s
  • Disco D. J.

Also

  • Receive the guests and guide them to the reception
  • Call guests to the Wedding Ceremony
  • Announce the preliminaries
  • Organize the receiving line
  • Call guests to the Wedding Breakfast
  • Announce guests to the receiving line
  • Announce the parents and the rest of the top table
  • Announce the Bride and Bridegroom
  • Co-ordinate the cake cutting ceremony
  • Introduce the speakers
  • Check bouquets and presents available and on hand
  • Make any specific announcements
  • Announce the first Dance

Stress Control

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