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Why use a Toastmaster? A toastmaster is always used at a Royal or formal social event. And your wedding need be no exception. A wedding requires someone who can co-ordinate and announce the proceedings throughout the day, from the formal receiving line at the reception, to speeches and cake cutting. A professional toastmaster is the host for the day and would wear ceremonial clothes, a red tail coat, and is experienced in dealing with occasions as they arise calmly and proficiently. They are there to ensure that your event runs smoothly, on time and are experts on protocol and etiquette, providing a reassuring and discreet shoulder to lean on. Always there in the background, a professional toastmaster will keep an eye on the day as it unfolds, making sure that your wedding reception runs smoothly and to plan. What Duties Does a Toastmaster Provide? A Toastmaster is responsible for keeping your wedding reception running smoothly and seamlessly throughout the day and evening. They must make sure that things happen in the right order and at the right time. They will know what is supposed to happen and when, and they are your eyes and ears, so that the bride and groom can relax. A Toastmaster will liaise with venue staff and caterers and agree arrangements. Also check that your suppliers have all the services they require to set up Make sure that everything is ready and in place before bridal party arrive Greet the guests on arrival and direct them to where the ceremony is taking place, show them to wedding reception area, and call them to the Wedding Breakfast. Announce Bride and Groom and escort them to the table Say Grace if required Assist the photographer in calling together groups of people Make any specific announcements of readings, speeches, cutting the cake and toasts – introducing each part of the proceedings. Collect wedding gifts, bouquets and keep them safe Liaise with band or disco regarding setting up of equipment. Oversee any rearrangement of the venue for the evening celebrations Announce the first dance of the wedding couple There are many other duties that a toastmaster will perform for you, as the list is not exhaustive. Hiring a toastmaster means the bridal party can relax safe in the knowledge that someone is there quietly in the background making sure things run as they should. They add a sense of calm, reassure nervous speakers and add that ‘sense of occasion’ to your wedding. |
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