Weddings & Civil Ceremonies

What you get from YOURTOASTMASTER – Richard Lavender:

• Arrive around 2 hours before your wedding to get everything set up and ready.
• Coordinate with the venue’s wedding or banqueting team to ensure the day runs smoothly.
• Meet with the bride to confirm timings and that everything is going to plan.
• Check that the venue setup matches your wishes – flowers, chairs, and all the little details.
• Meet the groom, best man, and ushers to go through the ceremony and make sure everyone knows their role.
• Welcome your guests as they arrive and guide them to the Ceremony area.
• Receive or direct, cards and gifts from your guests.
• Support the registrars by ensuring the groom is ready at the right time.
• Handle any last-minute changes to the schedule with ease.
• Make sure guests are in the ceremony room at the correct time.
• After the ceremony, assist the photographer if needed to capture those special moments.

RECEPTION: – After your ceremony

• Welcome guests and guide them to the function area.
• Assist the photographer with group shots or any special photo requests.
• Organise a confetti line if desired.
• Make key announcements, including the entrance of the bride and groom – a highlight of the day!
• Coordinate formal moments such as grace, the loyal toast, speaker introductions, and any toasts.
• Ensure bouquets, gifts, and other items are ready for presentation.
• Help with the cake-cutting, working closely with the photographer and videographer.
• Organise the all-important First Dance in collaboration with the DJ or venue.