Toastmasters
If I were asked as a Wedding Photographer Essex to recommend
a toastmaster, I would without hesitation recommend my
colleague
Richard Palmer who is a
founder of the
English Toastmasters Association
(followed closely by any member of the Association
such as
Ted Prior
or
Andrew Morgan)
-
Richard however is without a doubt in the opinion of
this Essex Wedding Photographer the finest Toastmaster in
Essex.
To quote Richard "If
you would like your day to be fun and yet professionally
managed, I am there to do whatever you need me to do, to the
highest possible standard. I will be your P.A., confidant,
runner and toastmaster, or whatever you need me to be to
give you the best day of your lives! It would be wrong for
me to tell you what you what to do on your wedding day!"
Toastmasters Working (from my Blog):
Wedding Photographs Gaynes
Park Barns Essex - Jo and Chris
On Saturday I was back at one of my favourite wedding venues
in Essex -
Gaynes Park Barns,
photographing the wedding of Jo to Chris.
Jo was given away by her Mum Mary and
accompanied by three Bridesmaids.
From her family home in North Weald, Jo travelled to
Gaynes Park
in a stunning vintage Bently.
Although it
threatened rain throughout the day it held off until the
very end.
The
toastmaster at
Gaynes Park
for the day was my good friend
Ted Prior
of the
English Toastmasters
Association
Kristy and Tom's Wedding
and Wedding Photographs
Down Hall
Hotel Essex
On Saturday Essex Wedding Photographers
CourtOnCamera had the pleasure of
photographing Kristy and Tom's Wedding at the
Down Hall
Hotel Essex
Kristy's two sisters (shown top left above) were
amongst the seven Bridesmaids in
attendance.
The ceremony was held in the
magnificent
Prior Room
of the Hotel
In the evening I was able to try out for the
first time my new
Lowel ID light in front of the floodlit
facade of
Down Hall
Throughout the day I had the great pleasure
working alongside my good friend and
Toastmaster - Andrew
Morgan, and for
the first time
Cheema of
SVS
Videos, not to
forget Anna the Wedding
Coordinator of the
Down Hall Country House
Hotel
All Photographs of Kristy and Tom's Wedding and
Wedding Photographs
Down Hall
Hotel Essex are copyright THE Wedding
Photographers in Essex -
CourtOnCamera
Toastmaster Training:
Yesterday I had the pleasure in assisting my good friend
Richard Palmer
in the training of
John
Claxton
a new Toastmaster from Oxford. Part of the training is to
develop an awareness of other wedding professionals, what
they do and together how they can ensure the Bride and Groom
have a day to remember. It is surprising how this close co-operation
is noticed by the Wedding Party and guests alike and is
constantly commented upon - It is this total inclusive
approach that makes Richards training unique.
An example can be seen above, with Richard escorting Lorna's
Mother, Jan into Bocking Church prior to her marriage and
wedding reception at
Gosfield
hall. The wedding
photographs at both the Church and Gosfield Hall were of
course taken by myself - CourtOnCamera.
Despite the
weather on Saturday I had a
wonderful time photographing David
and Ann's wedding at the Church of
St John the Baptist Leytonstone with
the reception at
Gaynes Park
Epping . My colleague Andrew Morgan
of the
The English
Toastmasters Association
provided vital assistance throughout
the day - as can be seen
toastmasters are not only known for
their ability to operate a
Dualit.
Some Members of the English
Toastmasters Association in Essex:
Richard Palmer
Richard loves weddings and works
mainly in the home counties,
including Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk,
Cambridge, Bedfordshire, Hampshire,
Hertfordshire, Middlesex, London,
Surrey and Kent, but he will travel
to any part of the world to work at
your special occasion and has
provided toastmaster services for a
Punjabi Sikh wedding in Vancouver,
Canada.
Wrapit Wedding Industry Awards
Regional Finalist 2008. Richard is
available to advise on any questions
that you may have, either before or
during your day. He is there for
you, to look after all parties
involved including parents, best
man, ushers, bridesmaids, guests,
venue management, caterers,
photographers, videographers and
entertainers.
Richard's duties at weddings may
include, greeting the bridal party
on arrival, assisting with button
holes and corsages, assisting at the
civil ceremony or service, pampering
the bride and groom, arranging your
receiving line and announcing your
guests, announcing and escorting the
bride and groom to the top table,
(Richard is renowned for getting the
warmest welcomes for brides and
grooms), ensuring that the guest
book is circulated, introducing the
speakers, ensuring gifts and
bouquets are ready for presentation,
assisting with the presentations,
announcing the cutting of the cake
and continually liaising with
everyone to ensure the smooth
running of your reception.
Richard
is known as a kind and fun
toastmaster and believes that he is
there
for you on
your special day. He will do
everything to help you to have the
best day of your lives. His passion
for quality service is borne out by
his certification to the coveted ISO
9001:2000 international quality
standard and the hundreds of
testimonials that he has from very
happy clients. Richard is the only
toastmaster in the world to have the
ISO 9001:2000 certification.
If
you would like to be guided through
a wedding, please come along and
have an informal visit to Richard's
office suite, where you would be
welcome to view any of the many DVDs
of weddings that he has officiated
at. Relax in comfort in front of an
84" screen and enjoy the
preparations for your special day
with the Toastmaster that will care
for you in the way and style that
you want.
Richard's duties as your Toastmaster
will vary according to the degree of
formality that you require and
Richard will warmly and
professionally ensure the smooth
running of your
John Churches
John
is a property professional and has been working in the
brewing industry for most of his life. John is a past
president of the Chelmsford and District Licensed
Victuallers Association, of which he is still a member.
John
is a past chairman and president of Chelmsford Round Table,
past chairman of Chelmsford 41 Club, past Master of a
Chelmsford Lodge and currently a sidesman at Chelmsford
Cathedral.
Mark Greatbatch
Mark is an all round wedding
professional and is the owner of Mariposa wedding shop in
Sawbridgeworth. (
www.wedding-inspiration.co.uk
). Allow Mark to guide you through your day and have a lot
of fun, secure in the knowledge that he will care for all of
your needs. As well as being a professional toastmaster,
Mark is a dress specialist for the ladies and gents, so that
on your special day, he will ensure that you are all looking
your very best.
Adrian Hayes
Adrian
lives in Chelmsford, Essex and is an excellent and
experienced entertainer and singer who loves working an
audience. He loves people and will make your day that much
more special for everyone attending. Due to his experience
at many functions, he will be able to help to make sure that
you get the day of your dreams.
At your wedding, Adrian's duties will be to generally help
greeting the bridal party on arrival and your guests as they
arrive, assisting with button holes and corsages, assisting
at the civil ceremony or service, pampering the bride and
groom, arranging your receiving line and announcing your
guests, announcing and escorting the bride and groom to the
top table, ensuring that the guest book is circulated,
introducing the speakers, ensuring gifts and bouquets are
ready for presentation, assisting with the presentations,
announcing the cutting of the cake and continually liaising
with everyone to ensure the smooth running of your
reception.
Adrian
will add that extra sparkle to your function.
Andrew Morgan
Andrew is a Professional
Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies and has over 10 years
experience of organising and running functions. With Andrew
you will have the confidence that your function will run
smoothly, allowing you to relax and enjoy your day. Andrew
will guide you and your guests through your day with a sense
of humour and dignity. Andrew is able to advise on all
aspects of protocol and will help and guide you through the
planning and preparation of your event.
Andrew
works mainly in the home counties, including Essex, Suffolk,
Cambridge, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey and Kent, but
particularly he likes working in London for your special
occasion and has provided toastmaster services at the
Dorchester amongst other major venues in the City of London
Linda Palmer
Linda lives in Chelmsford,
Essex and is a Professional Toastmaster and Master of
Ceremonies with over 14 years experience of organising and
running functions. You will have the confidence that your
function will run smoothly, allowing you to relax and enjoy
your day. Linda will guide you and your guests through the
day with a sense of humour and dignity. Linda is able to
advise on all aspects of protocol and will help and guide
you through the planning and preparation of your event.
Ted Prior
Ted Prior is a Professional Toastmaster and Master of
Ceremonies who will add flair, a sense of humour and dignity
to your function whether a Wedding, Dinner/Dance, Charity
Ball or Civic Event allowing you to relax and enjoy your
day. Professionally trained Ted will be able to advise on
all aspects of protocol and will help and guide you through
the planning and preparation of your event. Living and
working in Essex, Ted is also very much at hand for work in
London and is able to provide such services as after dinner
speeches. He also travels world wide and is worth meeting
for that extra special job where care, consideration and
humour are all important aspects of your function.
Jason Richer
Flexible, relaxed,
approachable and always totally professional. Any event
whether a wedding, ladies festival or even an informal party
can be occasions of great joy but they can also be times of
great pressure so let Jason take the pressure so that you
are able to experience all of the joy.
Jason is a professional
toastmaster trained to the highest standard, backed by a
career where the client always comes first, attention to
detail and listening to clients needs are key, you can rest
assured that tact, diplomacy and courtesy are always in his
armoury, whether announcing speeches or fixing buttonholes.
Jason is able to advise on
all aspects of protocol and will happily work with you to
plan and prepare your event so that it is individually
tailored to your needs.
Jason also holds a Diploma in
Clinical Hypnotherapy which he gained at Kings College,
London so he is always on hand to offer advice, coaching and
practical suggestions to ensure you enjoy your day.
Richard Waugh
Romford, Essex based
Richard has been a master of ceremonies at many different
types of functions for many years. He is as happy with
looking after you at your wedding or running your ladies'
festival.
He has decided to formalise
his training with the English Toastmasters Association and
with his love of helping people and care for detail it is
all part of his character to be your wedding toastmaster.
Some Members of the English
Toastmasters Association in
Hertfordshire:
John Quinton-Navarro
John
Quinton-Navarro is a toastmaster that will guide you through
your arrangements and work with your venue and contractors
to create a really special day free from stress and worry
for your guests and especially for you.
As an
experienced MC, John will ensure your day is carried out in
a truly professional manner.
John Quinton-Navarro is a member of
the
English Toastmasters Association
and is available for weddings, ladies festivals, dinners,
banquets, private parties, charity and civic events; In fact
any function where etiquette and dignity are required at the
highest level.