What is a Toastmaster?
Barry_23_rs.jpgTraditionally, the word ‘Toastmaster’ may have conjured up an image of a white haired, older gentleman wearing a red coat and carrying a wooden gavel and making announcements during a function. Generally, the ‘old fashioned toastmaster’ was involved merely at the wedding breakfast and would leave soon after the cake was cut or the speeches were over.

The 21st Century Toastmaster has changed and should be far more focused on your needs. I believe that on your wedding day, you should get what you want. I am pleased to offer you a modern approach to your event, which will often include a wider spectrum of choices and may also include attending your ceremony before your wedding breakfast or dinner. The traditional ceremonial red tailcoat is still one of the main components of your toastmaster's dress, and when using me, your modern day toastmaster, I will be pleased to help in as many ways as possible. I will be pleased to have more involvement with you and your function, should you wish me to, and coupled with a warmer, personable and approachable manner, I am pleased to assist with many tasks on your wedding day.

These Tasks May Include:
  • Dressing with you, and helping you with your wedding plans before your day, so that you are certain that your day will go the way you want it to and that you know that you will get what you want. You may even want to include me, as your Toastmaster, in any considerations on matters of etiquette and protocol. I will be delighted to work alongside you during the build up to the day of your dreams.
  • I can be there early to help you and your wedding party and guests to get ready on the day. Most people are not used to wearing buttonholes or corsages and I will be pleased to assist them on your wedding day. Any help needed with wedding attire is also taken care of in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner.
  • I am also pleased to assist your photographer to get you the photos you want. I will help by getting your guests to be where they are needed at the appropriate times and even help put a smile on their faces.

English Toastmaster Affiliation