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Martin will be at your wedding for the whole day and part of the evening to ensure your day goes as you have planned
About Martin Strong Toastmaster
Martin will be at your wedding for the whole day and part of the evening to ensure your day goes as you have planned
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS It is always nice to know that the questions you have about the role of a Toastmaster have probably been asked before. Here are some of the most frequent questions
The Venue management can provide a Toastmaster service, do I need you?
Please ensure the service they are providing is a bona fide Toastmaster from a recognised Guild or Association. Often the Venue will rely on the banqueting manager to carry out this duty and they are to busy with other arrangements to be able to devout time to your needs.
Why should we have a Toastmaster at our Wedding?
As a Toastmaster my duties at your wedding is to ensure all the correct procedures are carried out , Liaise with the venue staff and management and to make sure the Bride and Bridegroom enjoy their special day
Are Toastmasters becoming more popular at Weddings ?
This is your special day and to keep it special you need to enjoy yourself. As your Toastmaster I am there to make sure you are not put under any stress and that your reception runs to time and smoothly. Having a Toastmaster adds class to your day and gives you peace of mind.
How does the Toastmaster stand out from the crowd?
A toastmaster will be wearing a red long tailed coat , starched white dress shirt, white waistcoat, white gloves, black dress suite trousers, black patent leather shoes and carry a gavel.
Why does he carry a gavel?
This is to gain peoples attention so he does not have to shout. At times I will carry a bell as this is a better way of gaining attention when outside a venue.
Will you attend the Church or a civil ceremony?
I would not usually attend the church or civil ceremony as my duties are mainly required at the reception and I will be arriving at the venue at least an hour before your reception to ensure your wishes have been carried out and acquaint myself with the banqueting manager, staff and surroundings.
Will you be in attendance if we get married at the venue?
Most certainly I would be at your ceremony as I would greet your guests and when required will ensure your guests are seated ready for the ceremony, I would also liaise with the registrar for the Brides entrance.
Martin Strong Toastmaster Details
- A few weeks before your big day Martin will talk through with you all the arrangements you have made and where he fits into those arrangements. A typical wedding is laid out below. Martin can adapt this to what you want.
- On the Day Martin will:- • Arrive at the venue at least one hour before the reception to ensure all your wishes have been carried out • Greet your family and guests, direct them to the reception area of the venue and arrange a collection point for present
- • Greet the Bride and Bridegroom • Place the receiving line in order and announce the family and Guests to the receiving line • Escort the Bride and Bridegroom to their places at the wedding breakfast
- • Give any other announcements you require • At the conclusion of the meal announce the speeches • Arrange for the cutting of the cake
- • Call parties together for photo shoot • Circulate your guest book • Announce the first dance
- Martins help does not start at the event, he will prepare the way by talking with you as to how you want the day to go and how he can make your day special
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Your wedding is at present the most important thing in your life. You want this to be the best ever, so to get the most out of your day you do not want the hassle of making sure the guest know when to sit when to toast etc. etc. This is where Martin as a Toastmaster is essential Martin as the Toastmaster is the first person they meet at the reception. He will greet your guests with a smile and if any need direction to the rest room to freshen up or the bar to quench their thirst he is on hand. Martin’s red coat is always distinguishable and gives your reception a presence of style
