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Hiring a Toastmaster for your wedding ceremony or as a great addition to any corporate event will add a truly magical experience that everyone will enjoy.

The origins of proposing a 'toast' at celebrations dates back to the 17th century, and a toastmaster (also known as a master of ceremonies or guardian of etiquette) has been a traditional fixture at Royal and formal social events for centuries.

Today, most weddings are formal occasions and during the wedding reception you require someone to co-ordinate, direct and announce the ceremonial proceedings such as the receiving line, speeches and cake cutting ceremony etc.

There are many benefits to having a professional toastmaster at a wedding.

A professional toastmaster wears ceremonial clothes (most noticeably a red tail coat) thus adding to the pomp and splendour of any wedding.

Experience in dealing with formal occasions brings the toastmaster's skills in to play, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of a wedding reception.

They discreetly go about duties and provide confidence and a calming influence on the bridal party.

Toastmasters are also experts on wedding etiquette and protocol, which will ensure that the members of your bridal party who have roles to fulfil during the reception do so in the right order and without embarrassment.

Tony Forward is a Fellow and President (2003/2004) of the National Association of Toastmasters and has officiated at numerous types of functions at venues in a number of countries including:-

Royal Occasions and Civic Events (has been engaged at Buckingham Palace) Banquets, Balls and Dinner/Dances Wedding Receptions and Religious Ceremonies(including Jewish, Hindu, Italian, Greek, Scandinavian and American Ceremonial).

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Gerry Tovell believes it is his role to ensure that your big day runs smoothly and that the bridal party and guests are happy.

He is not there simply as a Toastmaster but as a figure who will ensure that your big day goes to plan therefore allowing the wedding party to relax and enjoy the wonderful day.

He is also prepared with any words of advice and support at an emotional but happy time.Gerry is not only available for weddings but for all functions and can enhance any event.

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Many may try, but none can compete with this world record holding Town Crier. He's mingled with the stars, rubbed shoulders with royalty, launched products and stores, led processions and pageants.

Whether you're looking for a traditional figure to help promote your business, an historic character to add colour to your festival, or someone to add a little panache to your family event… your search is over.

Without doubt, three of Alan Myatt's most popular characters are those of Town Crier, Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies.

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Ted Prior is an Associate Member of the National Association of Toastmasters and is available for functions throughout, London, the South East, the U.K. and International Events.

During his career in the International Moving Industry he has attended many National and International Conventions from Dublin to Durban, Sydney to Stratford-upon-Avon very often being called upon to speak or moderate.

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The Professional Toastmaster is a traditional part of the British banqueting scene. His expertise is the diplomatic guidance of all participants in a highly specialised and professional manner.

The concept of a Toastmaster as merely a load voice who bangs a gavel and makes a few announcements is completely inaccurate even though those few announcements are often the only visible signs to indicate his presence.

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The art of Toastmastering can be traced as far back as Hebrew times, and to the practices of the Greeks and Roman of offering toasts to their many gods and heroes.

The origins of Toastmastering as we know it today, are to be found in the 19th century, when private clubs began to appoint a member to act as a Master of Ceremonies.

Today, professional Toastmasters like John Smith are skilled in the many and varied disciplines of event management. A good Toastmaster must be many things.

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A highly qualified professional Toastmaster with over 20 years experience in the City of London and at the highest possible level.

After serving for 24 years in the Regular Army, I have now worked as a City of London Livery Company Beadle and Toastmaster for over 20 years, during which time I have officiated at every kind of event.

This includes Weddings, Banquets, Dinners, Presentations, Luncheons and Graduations among others, which are attended by Royalty, Ambassadors, Members of Parliament, senior members of the Armed Forces and the Church, captains of industry, sports personalities and entertainers.

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