The Toastmaster's principal remit is to ensure that everything appears to run smoothly and to plan. To facilitate this, the Toastmaster co-ordinates the roles, responsibilities and activities of everyone involved in the event, from venue management staff, caterers, to photographers, pipers and musicians, and of course, not forgetting to look after the Host and the Guests!

His duties are discharged diligently, but in a friendly fashion and with an extra splash of colour and showmanship.

A wedding reception without worry

The Toastmaster’s principal role at a wedding is to ensure that the Reception proceeds smoothly and to plan. In so doing, the catering staff are free to concentrate on their duties, and the Host and Hostess can relax and enjoy the occasion.

The burden of responsibilities on the Best Man can be left in the capable hands of your professional Master of Ceremonies. Of course, he also gives support to the Bride and Bridegroom, the Bridesmaids and the rest of the Bridal Party.

He will create a friendly atmosphere which is as formal or informal as you so wish, reassure the nervous, and with his extra touch of colour and showmanship, make the Big Day even more memorable for everyone, particularly the happy couple!

Among the duties undertaken by the Toastmaster are :

Advise on Wedding Etiquette and Customs during the Planning
Formally greet the Bride and ‘Groom at the Reception Venue
Bridal Party Receiving Line
Entrance of Bride & ‘Groom and Guests into Reception Area
Introduction/Announcement of Grace
Conduct the Toasts and introduce/announce the Speakers
Ceremony of Cutting the Cake
If required he will also read cards and other messages of congratulations

Other duties that can be undertaken are :

Announcing the guests as they arrive for the evening reception
Introducing the Bride and Groom for the first dance
and of course any other announcements that may be required during the evening reception.

These are just some of the tasks that your Toastmaster will be pleased to perform.