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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your Surrey Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@yoursurrey.wedding
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Planned To Perfection
| Q | How can we ensure that our special day runs according to plan? |
| A | Michael Brunker says: If you're planning a wedding, ask yourself an important question - I have planned this wedding to perfection, but who is going to deliver that plan on the day? Do you want to spend your day fretting about all the details, or would you rather relax and enjoy yourselves? This is why I encourage couples to pass responsibility for managing their day to someone they can rely on. If that person is a trained, accredited and well-reviewed Toastmaster, then you will know your day is in good hands. Moving your guests from room to room, getting people in front of the photographer, announcing speeches, and keeping everything on time (the list goes on) is the job of a professional and experienced toastmaster - we also sort hiccups and answer questions along the way! |
Michael Brunker, Men In Red
Taking the lead
| Q | We're having an intimate day but still want it to run seamlessly ‒ would we still benefit from having a toastmaster at a smaller event? |
| A | John Griffiths says: However big or small your wedding you'll benefit from securing a toastmaster to help with your big day. As The Society Toastmaster, I will make sure that I provide you with any advice on all aspects of the planning and preparation, setting the tone and making sure that the day goes as you want it to with agreed levels of formality and fun. On the day itself all aspects of the occasion are managed, from your guests' arrival through to the evening celebrations, this can include liaising with the photographers, caterers and entertainment to ensuring that timings are adhered to so that you, your family and guests can relax and enjoy the best day ever. Nothing will be too much trouble! |
John Griffiths, John Griffiths Toastmaster and MC Services
Planned to perfection
| Q | What does a toastmaster do and is it worth hiring one? |
| A | John Griffiths says: This is a great question and one that I often get asked. Look for a toastmaster that has been professionally trained would be my first piece of advice. You will get assurance that they will provide a sense of tradition and formality with a modern approach setting the tone for the day that you want. A trained toastmaster will provide you with a service that covers the initial planning, through to the ceremony and evening celebrations. They will have been trained to work across a whole spectrum of events, understanding the associated cultural or religious differences, and provide a professional service for your day, ensuring that your event runs smoothly and as you wish. They should liaise with you and your events team throughout all stages of the planning process and advise on etiquette, the running order and timings and guide you through all of the options available. For example, on the day, I liaise with the banqueting team, the photographers and any entertainers to knit your event together and ensure it runs on time. |
John Griffiths, John Griffiths Toastmaster and MC Services
Getting organised
| Q | What are the benefits of hiring a toastmaster? |
| A | John Griffiths says: A toastmaster will liaise with you and your events team throughout the planning process and can advise on etiquette and timings, guiding you through all of the options available to make your event as formal or as relaxed as you want it to be. On the day, they will liaise with the banqueting team, the photographers and any entertainers to knit your event together and ensure it runs on time. Your toastmaster will be on hand to provide a warm welcome and resolve any minor issues as they arise, freeing you completely to enjoy your occasion with your family, friends and guests. They should be trained to work across a whole spectrum of events, understand the associated cultural or religious differences, and provide a professional service for your day |
John Griffiths, John Griffiths Toastmaster and MC Services
