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  • Wedding receptions for every culture
  • Masonic ladies festivals and receptions
  • Themed banquets and gala balls.
  • The extra decorum to your special occasion
  • Charity, Rotary Club and Round Table Functions

Whatever the event, enlisting the services of a Professional Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies can only enhance the event and bring extra decorum to the occasion. See from our range of services below or contact us if you're planning a different event.



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Wedding receptions

Wedding receptions for every culture

  • Before the arrival of the guests, liaise with the banqueting manager about the format of the day.
  • Greet the bride and groom on their arrival and ensure their needs are catered for.
  • Assist the photographer in gathering the required groups together.
  • Organise the receiving line (if required)
  • Announce the entrance of the bride and groom.
  • Announce, or say, Grace as required.
  • Announce ceremonial cutting of cake, assisting the couple in posing correctly for the photograph.
  • Announce speakers and toasts.
  • Assist with handing out bouquets and presents to the mothers and bridesmaids.

Corporate Dinners and Dinner Dances

Corporate Dinners and Dinner Dances

  • Master of Ceremonies
  • Compere
  • Presenter
  • Management & Event Specialist
  • Special Occasion Co-coordinator
  • Announcer
  • Group Organisation Controller
  • Expert at Protocol, Procedure and Etiquette
  • Your event will be 'safe in our hands'

Themed Banquets and Gala Balls

Themed Banquets and Gala Balls

  • Take responsibility for the smooth running of your event
  • Liaise with you to discuss your ideas and schedule
  • Assist with the sequencing of activities
  • Make announcements and introductions
  • Advise on etiquette and protocol as appropriate
  • Discuss how you would like your guests to be managed
  • Give advice for announcements and supporting words
  • Be on hand to deal with the unexpected
  • Discuss the tempo and ethos of your organisation and fundraising event so that what is said and done complements your objectives.


Masonic Ladies Festivals and Receptions

Masonic Ladies Festivals and Receptions

  • Introduce Guests to the President & his Lady.
  • Calling Guests to Dinner.
  • Announcing the Entrance of The President & his Lady.
  • Announcing Grace by Lodge Chaplain.
  • Announcing Wine takings, speeches & Ladies song
  • Announcing The Loyal Toast by The President.
  • Announce & assist for selling and drawing of Raffle Tickets.
  • Lead President and Lady from Banquet.
  • Announce first dance of President & his Lady.

Rotary Club and Round Table Functions

Charity, Rotary Club and Round Table Functions

  • Arrive in plenty of time so he can finalise details with you and include any late amendments
  • Master of Ceremonies
  • Group Organisation Controller
  • Advise on etiquette and protocol as appropriate
  • Make announcements and introductions
  • Assist with the sequencing of activities
  • Take responsibility for the smooth running of your event
  • Support your guest speakers
  • Ensure the comfort of your guests as much as possible;

Birthday Parties, Barmitzvahs and Anniversaries

Birthday Parties, Bar Mitzvahs and Anniversaries

  • Liaise with the caterers, photographer, musicians, and any other important suppliers
  • Organise and supervise the receiving line
  • Organise and supervise which ever mode of entrance for the Bat Mitzvah/Bar Mitzvah (Jewish)
  • Announce and introduce whoever is saying Grace before meals
  • Announce the Host for Welcome speech
  • Introduce and announce speeches and toasts
  • Announce dancing
  • Announce and organise the cutting of the cake
  • Assist in any other duties or requests required by the client


Cocktail Parties, Civic Lunches and Banquets

Cocktail Parties, Civic Lunches and Banquets

  • Arrive in plenty of time so he can finalise details with you and include any late amendments
  • Liaise with you to discuss your ideas and schedule
  • Advise on etiquette and protocol as appropriate
  • Assist with the sequencing of activities
  • Give advice for announcements and supporting words
  • Take responsibility for the smooth running of your event
  • Make announcements and introductions
  • Support your guest speakers
  • Ensure the comfort of your guests as much as possible

Award Ceremonies and Conferences

Award Ceremonies and Conferences

  • Liaise with the conference organiser
  • Liaise with the venue representative
  • Ensure that the PA equipment is ready and in working order for the speakers
  • Ensure that the lighting is at the correct level as requested by the client
  • If a VIP reception is required then ensure that this is arranged as per your wishes
  • Announce the commencement of the conference at the appropriate time
  • Announce and introduce any guest speakers or VIP guests who may be speaking
  • Ensure that the conference runs to the times pre-agreed with the organiser
  • Announce at the pre-determined time any comfort breaks or meal breaks

Official Openings or Product Launches

Official Openings or Product Launches

  • Have a meeting / meetings with the launch team.
  • Get a running order and script.
  • Attend the dress rehearsal if required.
  • Get to the venue early.
  • Make your introduction memorable.
  • Build up to the moment of unveiling.
  • Let the product and company shine.
  • Assist with the question time if needed and possibly ask one an obvious questions like “Why have you launched this product?”
  • Maximize the publicity.


If you have any questions or would like to make a booking, then please either contact Peter Minney or Tony Appleton direct 07935 185354 or 07802 250477, or complete the enquiry form in the contact us section of the website.


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