Andrew Morgan
Wedding Toastmaster
Ensuring everyone shines on the big day
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A short film, 38 seconds, with sound.
Twenty years
Not a performance, but a steady hand.
For twenty years now I’ve had the privilege of standing just to one side of some of the most important days of people’s lives. Not to be the centre of them, but to make sure everything already in motion around the couple can do its job without a hitch.
I work alongside the people you’ve already trusted with your day: your venue coordinator, your photographer, your band, celebrant and many others. Together we ensure your day is wonderfully memorable and you are able to enjoy every moment to its full potential. Each of them does their job better when they’re not also watching the clock, managing the guests, or chasing down a missing usher, and that is what I bring.
Based on the Essex/Hertfordshire border, I work mainly across London, the South East, East Anglia and the South Midlands and I’m happy to travel further across the UK or abroad for the right occasion.
Gallery
On the day
What people say
Kind words
“You made Martin and I feel like Royalty!”
“…your calmness and professionalism settled any worries…”
“You really did keep everything organised so that we could totally relax and enjoy our wedding day.”
“…your personality, kindness and good humour made the day a big hit.”
In full, from the couples and families
“We can’t honestly find the words to describe how grateful we are. We are so thankful for all you did on our big day. You made Martin and I feel like Royalty! Your presence and style were so unobtrusive we felt like you were our friend not our toastmaster. You are a real credit to your industry, so thank you Andrew.”
“We both would like to say a big big thank you, on how professional you were throughout our wedding day. You helped make our day run smoothly, whilst making it still feel special. From our first meeting through to the actual wedding day, you relieved us of any worries we had, and guided us when we needed to make decisions. No matter what unexpected obstacle was put before us on the day your calmness and professionalism settled any worries, for this we can’t thank you enough. We would highly recommend you for any other future event.”
“A quick note to say a huge thank you for being a fantastic Toastmaster on our wedding day. You helped to make our day such a success. Having had the chance to reflect on the day we are so glad that we chose to have a Toastmaster and your personality, kindness and good humour made the day a big hit. We are grateful for everything you did throughout the day from helping out at the church to gathering everyone for photos. We would definitely recommend you to anyone getting married.”
“We would like to place on record our most grateful thanks for the thoroughly professional approach you made as MC at our wedding. You helped make the day so special. Your attendance at Porters was so helpful in receiving guests and specially Susan on her arrival. She was most pleased to have you there. The wedding breakfast was run efficiently and your control of the occasion exemplary. Please do not hesitate to use this letter for reference purposes or to give our names to those who would like to make further enquiries from us.”
“Janet and I wish to express our sincere thanks to you for the professional manner in which you conducted your Master of Ceremony role at our daughter Sarah’s wedding. You relieved us of any worries we had regarding the correct formalities associated with such celebrations and especially the speeches. We were reassured by you at the pre wedding meeting that all would be well on the day and your forward planning with the Hedingham Castle staff proved to be invaluable.”
“Thank you very much for all of your help and efforts to make our wedding day so memorable and enjoyable. All of our guests have told us what a wonderful day they had and appreciated someone who was in control of the running of the day’s events. It was a great comfort to us to know we had someone with us during the day who was able to ensure the smooth running of the day.”
“Just wanted to say ‘thank you’ for making Kirsty & Sean’s wedding day run so smoothly at The Fennes last Friday. It was great not to have to keep checking my watch and worry about the timing of the day etc. Everyone I have spoken to about the wedding say that they really enjoyed the day – even the weather was kind to us.”
“This is a quick note to let you know how grateful we both are for all your help at our wedding. You really did keep everything organised so that we could totally relax and enjoy our wedding day. We had many compliments on how good our toastmaster was! Thanks again and we will be recommending you to all our friends and family getting married.”
“Thank you so much for acting as our toastmaster on Saturday. You certainly enhanced our day and with your professionalism ensured the day ran smoothly and without a hitch. In fact, I don’t know what we would have done without you. It was a magical day and I have to say we would not have changed a thing. I feel we got to know you so well and you became a friend to us all.”
“Andrew was superb – from the moment we first contacted him he became an important part of the team that helped make our wedding day a success. On the day Andrew struck the right balance between the formality needed when making announcements, and then putting people at ease as though he was one of the family, especially when dealing with ‘lost’ guests. A real professional, Andrew made sure he knew what was supposed to happen, when it was supposed to happen, and by whom. Andrew is now in our contacts list and we would definitely use him again whenever we needed his skills.”
Venues
Venues I’ve worked at
- Rushton HallMain photo courtesy of www.two-d.co.uk
- Hedingham Castle
- The Fennes
- Down Hall
- Braxted Park
- The Dorchester
- Claridge’s
- The Landmark London
…and many other wonderful venues.
Covering London, the South East, East Anglia, the South Midlands and further afield.
What a toastmaster does
Your day, step by step
Every wedding is different, but this is the shape of how I look after yours.
Getting to know your day
We meet, with your venue wherever possible, to go through the order of the day, the formalities and who’s who, so nothing on the day is a surprise.
Before anyone arrives
I’m there early, liaising with your venue coordinator, photographer, band and other suppliers so everyone is working to the same timings.
Receiving your guests
Welcoming guests as they arrive, making sure they know where they need to be and helping gather everyone for photographs.
Announcing you both
Announcing your arrival into the wedding breakfast and keeping the meal running smoothly and to time.
The speeches and toasts
Introducing each speaker and the toasts with the right touch of formality, so the speeches flow and the speakers can relax.
Cake and first dance
Calling everyone together for the cutting of the cake and your first dance.
Throughout the day
Keeping an eye on the clock and quietly smoothing over the unexpected, so you never have to.
FAQ
Questions couples ask
What does a wedding toastmaster do?
Put simply, I look after the running of your day so that you can enjoy it. We meet beforehand, with your venue wherever possible, to go through the order of the day. On the day I liaise with your suppliers, receive your guests, announce you both into the wedding breakfast, keep everything to time, introduce the speeches and toasts and gather everyone for the cutting of the cake and your first dance.
Where are you based and which areas do you cover?
I’m based on the Essex/Hertfordshire border and work mainly across London, the South East, East Anglia and the South Midlands. I’m happy to travel further across the UK and abroad for the right occasion.
How far in advance should we book?
Most couples book nine to eighteen months ahead, though it can be nearer the date or further away. If your date is coming up soon, it’s still worth asking.
How do we secure our date?
Your date is secured with a deposit and the balance is due 60 days before the wedding.
Do you conduct the ceremony?
No. A Registrar legally marries you, or a celebrant can conduct a ceremony without the legal part, which is then done separately, usually at a register office. I look after the running of the rest of your day.
Will you work with our venue and other suppliers?
Yes, that’s a big part of what I do. I work alongside your venue coordinator, photographer, band, celebrant and others, so everyone is working to the same timings and can concentrate on doing their own job well.
Have you worked at our venue?
I’ve worked at a wide range of venues, each with their own character and charm. So whilst I may well have worked at your chosen venue, one of my most important tasks beforehand is to liaise with your wedding coordinator and create an excellent working relationship.