However much thought and careful forward-planning has gone into the preparations for your Wedding Reception, a certain degree of responsibility and apprehension always remains upon the shoulders of those most concerned with – and anxious for – its success.

Imagine the scene – your Wedding Day is rapidly approaching and what appeared to be ‘quite a way off yet’ is now fast becoming reality!  You know that the Ceremony will be conducted under the watchful eye of the Vicar, Priest, Minister or Registrar and that he or she will guide you through the various aspects of it.  This inspires you with confidence but, unfortunately however, once the actual ceremony is over, this stalwart is no longer with you – your guiding hand has left you, and you are on your own. Who do you look to now?

I am sure that at some time you have been a guest at a Wedding Reception that seemed to lack that “extra sparkle” and just didn’t seem to flow. Most likely this was because nobody was on hand to assume the role of ‘co-ordinator’; no one person was there with you throughout to guide and make you feel relaxed during the various stages of the Reception.

Take a closer look – you have to receive, welcome and entertain your guests, assume your role ‘centre stage’, the cake has to be cut, those all-important speeches have to be made, there are presentations to mums, Bridesmaids, Best Man etc., and then there is the Guest Book that you hope each of your guests will sign – all of a sudden, there’s no one to help you.

What could be more reassuring than, when you arrive at your Wedding Reception, someone is there waiting to greet you and attend to all those important matters for you?  A familiar face you had met and talked with previously and who was aware of all your wishes. Someone who would ensure that all those little personal, but essential, touches so special to you, would be included?  Enter – the Professional Wedding Toastmaster – problem solved!

The choice of Toastmaster is naturally entirely your decision but it is so important that you are absolutely certain that he, or she, is absolutely the right person for you.  Whenever possible, you should meet with them – or at least have a personal ‘chat’ – before you engage their services. This takes time, so please don’t leave it to the last minute. By all means ‘shop around’ but, once you have made your decision, don’t delay, make a booking, you may not be the only person wishing to engage their services!  Having full confidence in the Toastmaster will let you  happily leave it all to him or her – allowing you to thoroughly enjoy your Special Day to the full, relaxing in the knowledge that your Wedding Reception is in safe and caring hands.

Not only is the Toastmaster a valuable ally, they will also be equally welcomed and appreciated by your guests. Instantly recognisable in their traditional red tailcoat, they are always on hand to assist them upon their arrival and keep them informed of the proceedings for the day.

Always remember to give due consideration to your guests – as you do for yourself – for what would a Wedding Reception be without guests? Some will have travelled long and tiring distances to be with you and their comfort should be important to you. The success of your day is best judged not only by how much you have enjoyed it – but also by how much your guests have enjoyed sharing it with you

Congratulations on your forthcoming Wedding