Hey all, am getting married in a manor house, theres not a toastmaster "in house" and I dont feel like our best man would be the best man to carry out the meeting and greeting, gathering people together for photos etc, announcing us at the wedding breakfast etc so was wondering whether to hire a toastmaster, and if anyone has any experience of them and if you feel they are worth the price? Also talking of price what would you consider to be reasonable? Any ideas/help greatly appreciated!! Thanks guys x
CommentAuthorLynz_9
We're having one of our friends as Master of Ceremonies.
Was at a wedding in summer where this was done and it added a nice personal touch. All they really have to do is introduce the wedding party and speeches, and then a bit of running around.
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CommentAuthorRachie :D
Usually they have someone running your day who acts like a toastmaster but isnt dressed in the red and white suite, speak to your venue and see which roles they do perform and if its in your budget then go for it xxx
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CommentAuthorlelbel1
We have one as part of our package. I think it's a nice touch just to help keep everything on track, but as raekim said, there may be some other member of staff who does this anyway. x
CommentAuthorCowChop
We have one as part of our package to, it just saves having to rely on a family member or friend to remember
I've worked with several in my past job and they can really help with making everything run smoothly but some places can do this in house I did it a few times :s depends on the cost I don't know what ours used to charge could prob find out if you wanted me to x
CommentAuthorx~Hails~x
Ours is part of the package but my first wedding we didnt have one and things worked out fine babe. I think its a nice touch but not really necessary. so really up to you!
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CommentAuthorcaerphilly67
thanks for your replies, I'll check out the venue, maybe they have someone there who can do it. If not i'll give you a shout jodie, if you can find out prices then that would be great! x
CommentAuthorLaticschick Holland
We are not having one as i think they are to expensive just going to ask someone from the staff to assist
CommentAuthorjodie b
No worries I think I even remember the announcement wording and jokes oh how sad am I lol x
CommentAuthorFuture Mrs Henderson
Ours is one of the wedding co-ordinators from the venue however we had previously thout if one wasn't provided from the venue we would ask the FIL2B as he doesn't really have much else to do with the day and at least he would be involved in some way xx
CommentAuthorsbride
Our caterer is being out toast master at no extra cost. I wouldnt hire one, I think they are a waste of money, but thats just my opinion.
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CommentAuthorChrissy
We've got one cos I am lazy and don't want to be bothered with all the liasing. The toastie talks to everyone, photographer, caterer, band etc and organises the everyone including the wedding party and guests. He/she will ensure the day runs like clockwork, worth every penny if it means I can just forget about it :o) xxx
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CommentAuthorRags
My friend did it for her blokey best friends wedding and she was so excited about it before and after, it kind of went without saying she'd be doing it for us too.
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CommentAuthortwirler
we are not having one i dont think but will need to check on this lol
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CommentAuthorluvlifejen (mrs berr
i have one included in my package xx
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CommentAuthorSoon2beMrsHall
At martynsbrothers wedding the guy that helped them plan there wedding there was there toastmaster. He just told us when to stand sit and smile for the camera. I dont see the point in a toastmaster as all they do as shout and my mum or my aunt or or best man could do it.
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CommentAuthormartha
We have one in house, not sure we'd have even thought of it, if it wasn't included.
CommentAuthorGregorysGirl
Even if they don't have a designated toast master a venue will generally have a member of staff that will do the duties for you. It is a nice touch to have one and saves you worrying about getting things to run smoothly. We aren't having one as we are having our reception in our garden and it is quite a casual affair but I have quite a loud friend who will get people organised if needs be, lol. x
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