Suffolk Toastmaster - Steven Williams

as your wedding toastmaster I like to contact the Bride and Bridegroom several weeks before their Wedding Day to disscuss their personal needs for their reception.

I also advise on Wedding  Etiquette, if required, but of course, remembering, it is your Day and will be tailored to suit you.

My aim is to make sure that your reception is stress free for the Bride and Bridegroom, Brides Parents and Best Man, so you can enjoy your special Day with your Guests.

A wedding toastmaster’s  job is to give complete peace of mind, on your Wedding Day.

                                          As a professional wedding toastmaster

                                                      My duties include.

Discussing your particular requirements,  prior to the Day

Advising on speeches and sequence of events

On the day, being at the venue in time to ensure co-ordination of activities and caterers

Ensuring guests are welcomed and directed to the appropriate place

Accepting and taking care of gifts and cards

Welcoming the Bride and Bridegroom upon their arrival

Assisting with the photographer to organise required groupings

Laising with the banqueting staff about correct timings

Organising and directing the receiving line (if required)

Escorting the parents to the top table

Formally announcing the Bride &  Bridegroom in to the reception

Announcing and giving a suitable grace (if required)

Announcing and conducting the cutting of the cake

Introducing each of the speakers

Producing flowers and gifts at the right moment

Closing the formalities and retiring the Bride & Bridegroom from the table

All these duties are only  guidelines and I am pleased to discuss your individual arrangements.