Many Bride and Bridegrooms, certainly in the North of England,  have been given a biased presentation of the duties and work carried out by a toastmaster. This observation is made from seeing members of staff at hotels and venues (usually not properly trained for the task), who announce the entrance of the Bride and Groom and formal speeches at the end of the meal, and at times just introduce the father of the bride and then dissappear.

While the dictionary's definition of a toastmaster is "one who announces speeches at an event", there is a world of difference between the care given by hotel staff and being cared for by a professionally trained toastmaster and master of ceremonies.

From well before the day, the toastmaster has liaised with the couple to ensure no detail has been missed which would spoil their day.

Two hours before the wedding, the toastmaster is checking on the Bride, and attendants and helping with any last minute hitches.

Then the Bridegroom is welcomed and button holes fitted, guests directed to the ceremony room, and help given to guests in wheelchairs. All through the wedding, the toastmaster is tending to the Bride and making her feel like Royalty. This care and attention is usually lacking from most hotel wedding coordinators who dissapear to do other work not associated with the wedding.

As well as keeping the Bride relaxed happy, help is given to photographers, taking car of cards and presents, and gathering guests for the line up, announcing guests, and then announcing in the top table guests.

All through the meal, the Toastmaster is constantly checking that all guests are fed and not being left with missing cutlery, etc.

The announcing of the speeches is probably only 5% at most of the total duties carried out during the wedding, and in cases less than that.

Another little asset of booking me is that I always carry my camera so in the event of the photographer not turning up, I can take the photos on your behalf so you are not missing out. The Toastmaster duties would take priority over photographs of speeches etc.

Michael Kellett is also available for a full toastmaster service for Weddings, Masonic Ladies Festivals, Dinner dances, and many Civic events.

Michael has been professionally trained as a toastmaster by the English Toastmaster Asssociation, and can undertake events in any part of the UK, although most of the work is carried out in West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Cheshire, and Nottinghamshire. 

Duties include taking the stress from the couple, liasing with other services, hotel, photographers, car companies, and ensuring the day runs to plan and to established etiquette.

For an 8 page guide to speeches, first dance tunes, and much much more, please call me. 01924 264475

Costs will vary with location and requirements. or see my website, www.wedding-toastmaster.co.uk

For an informal discussion please call me to talk through your wedding day.

More than Just a speech announcer. A Real trained toastmaster just for you.