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What is a Toastmaster?
A Toastmaster is a highly trained event manager, who is skilled in all aspects of protocol, etiquette and timekeeping. A good Toastmaster will carry out their duties in a non-stuffy, non-dictatorial manner, while still keeping a firm grip on proceedings and taking nothing away from senior dignitaries or Brides and Bridegrooms.
The modern Toastmaster will be able to provide a totally bespoke service, adapting traditions to suit your needs and offering advice on all aspects of etiquette and event management. My service is based on a completely blank page, taking shape as we build the structure of the event. We will work together to create exactly the event you want and ensure you get exactly what you envisaged. I will work with every other supplier you have contracted to make sure we all give you a hugely successful day, an event to be proud of!
WHAT DOES A TOASTMASTER DO?
The details below are an example of what I would do at a standard English Wedding, but many of these duties will also take place in all the events at which I am competent to officiate:
Dressed in the full red tailcoat uniform, I will be on hand in the leadup to your perfect day, offering advice and assistance on all aspects of wedding protocol and etiquette. I will be your fountain of knowledge in the months, weeks and days in the run up to the big day, and then on the day itself:
· Be at the venue well in advance of your grand arrival, checking everything is exactly as you planned it.
· Welcome you as you arrive in style
· Be on hand throughout the photographs and drinks reception to ensure everything is slick and smooth, running to time.
· Quietly ensure that all your guests are kept fully informed of what is happening now and next, maintaining a friendly atmosphere throughout.
· When the photographs are complete, arranges the receiving line for your official welcome of your guests.
· When all guests are seated and happy, I will announce the top table guests into the room, followed by your magnificent grand entrance!
· If required, I am fully competent to say grace before meals.
· On hand throughout the wedding breakfast, I will liaise with caterers to ensure that all is running as you expect it to. Generally I will make sure all your guests take the opportunity to complete your guest book at this point.
· After the main course, I will ensure every camera in the room is flashing as you perform the ceremonial cutting of your wedding cake.
· When all is complete and you and your guests are ready, I will announce the speakers
· Following a no doubt embarrassing by the father of the bride, a tear-jerking by the Bridegroom, and hilarious stories at his expense by the Best Man, I will conclude proceedings and announce guests to retire with the Bride and Bridegroom while the room is prepared for the evening reception.
· Finally, I will say my farewells and wish you well as you start out together as Husband and Wife.
WHERE WOULD I EXPECT TO SEE A TOASTMASTER?
A Toastmaster should be present wherever that air of distinction is required and there is protocol to be observed. Typical examples are:
Weddings (Of all cultures)
Barmtsvahs and Batmitsvahs
Masonic Events
Corporate Dinners
Product Launches
Civic Ceremonial Events
Royal Functions
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Alan Feeney, 11 Bodiam Close, Berkeley Beverborne, Worcester, Worcestershire WR4 0EL
T: 01905 453 356 M: 07949 382 469 E: alanfeeneytoastmaster@fsmail.net
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