Richard Birtchnell is the London Toastmaster and in this blog you will discover the toastmasters duties - more than just wedding speeches and receiving line!
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Over the years I have been hired as a Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for hundreds of corporate events, both in the UK and internationally. I have many images of me at these events, so I thought of creating a number of videos showing me, a Master of Ceremonies at work…
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London Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018 Richard Birtchnell
My second gig of the week – acting as Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for the Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner at Banqueting House Whitehall
London Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018 Richard Birtchnell
London Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018 Richard Birtchnell
Some jobs are so big we need more than one Toastmaster… here with colleagues Mark Greatbatch and Graham Dorward
London Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018 Richard Birtchnell
Legend John Cleese was the guest speaker
London Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018 Richard Birtchnell
450 Guests enjoy the magnificent surroundings of this former Royal palace with its Rubens ceiling
London Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Royal Philatelic Society President‘s Dinner 2018 Richard Birtchnell
Banqueting staff briefing
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If you are organising or planning a corporate event or dinner, and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Master of Ceremonies at Corporate Dinner at the Guildhall London 2018
Back in September 2018, I had four working gigs in one week. The first of my four gigs was at The medieval Guildhall for a corporate dinner.
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Are You Looking to Hire a Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC?
If you are organising or planning a corporate event, and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Indian Wedding Natural History Museum 2018
I was privileged to act as a wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at London’s iconic Natural History Museum for an Indian wedding celebration.
Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Indian Wedding Natural History Museum 2018
It’s daylight and 6.30pm and half an hour after the museum closed to the public, the caterers are nearly ready. It will be dark within the next hour and the party will be underway.
Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Indian Wedding Natural History Museum 2018
Speeches from the Darwin staircase
Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Indian Wedding Natural History Museum 2018
Under the 4-ton skeleton of a 25-metre long blue whale.
Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Indian Wedding Natural History Museum 2018
The whale looks ready to eat the 300 guests
Are You Organising an Asian Wedding?
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If you are organising or planning an Asian wedding or social event, and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Last summers I was hires as wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for a wedding at 16th Century Syon House and its Great Conservatory. Today home of the Duke of Northumberland. Henry VIII visited here too.
Wedding Master of Ceremonies Syon House 2018
Wedding Master of Ceremonies Syon House 2018
Wedding Master of Ceremonies Syon House 2018
Wedding Master of Ceremonies Syon House 2018
Wedding Master of Ceremonies Syon House 2018
Wedding Master of Ceremonies Syon House 2018
Wedding Master of Ceremonies Syon House 2018
Wedding Master of Ceremonies Syon House 2018
Are You Planning or Organising a Wedding?
Are You Looking to Hire a Wedding Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster?
If you are organising or planning a wedding or social event, and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Last year I acted as a wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for an Asian wedding held at Waddeson Manor, Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. Learn more here about my Toastmaster service
Wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster hired for Asian Wedding at Waddesdon Manor 2018
Back in the summer of 2018, I was hired as a wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for an Asian wedding at Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury. This beautiful period property was originally built by the Rothschild family and is now National Trust, and a beautiful wedding venue.
Wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster hired for Asian Wedding at Waddesdon Manor 2018
Wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster hired for Asian Wedding at Waddesdon Manor 2018
Wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster hired for Asian Wedding at Waddesdon Manor 2018
Wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster hired for Asian Wedding at Waddesdon Manor 2018
Flower girl posing
Wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster hired for Asian Wedding at Waddesdon Manor 2018
Bride and groom exit from the Manor
Wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster hired for Asian Wedding at Waddesdon Manor 2018
Just act natural…
Wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster hired for Asian Wedding at Waddesdon Manor 2018
Speeches
Wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster hired for Asian Wedding at Waddesdon Manor 2018
First Dance
Wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster hired for Asian Wedding at Waddesdon Manor 2018
Goodbye to this remarkable venue. Such a privilege
Are You Planning or Organising a Wedding?
Are You Looking to Hire a Wedding Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster?
If you are organising or planning a wedding or social event, and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Wedding Master of Ceremonies at De Vere Beaumont Mansion Windsor
Back in August last year, I was privileged to have acted as a wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for a Scottish/Sikh wedding during a very hot and wonderful summer, held at the De Vere Beaumont Mansion in Windsor.
Wedding Master of Ceremonies at De Vere Beaumont Mansion Windsor : The Happy couple
Wedding Master of Ceremonies at De Vere Beaumont Mansion Windsor : Family & Friends group photo
Wedding Master of Ceremonies at De Vere Beaumont Mansion Windsor : The Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Master of Ceremonies at De Vere Beaumont Mansion Windsor : Flowers by flocoflowers
Wedding Master of Ceremonies at De Vere Beaumont Mansion Windsor
Wedding Master of Ceremonies at De Vere Beaumont Mansion Windsor : Candy cart
Wedding Master of Ceremonies at De Vere Beaumont Mansion Windsor
Are You Planning a Wedding?
Are You Looking to Hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster?
If you are organising or planning a wedding or social event, and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
Wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Asian Wedding at InterContinental Mayfair London
I was hired as a wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for an Asian wedding celebration at the InterContinental Mayfair London. It’s always a privilege to participate in such occasions.
Wedding Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies at Asian Wedding at InterContinental Mayfair London
Wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Asian Wedding at InterContinental Mayfair London
Wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Asian Wedding at InterContinental Mayfair London
Wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Asian Wedding at InterContinental Mayfair London
Are You Planning an Indian Wedding?
Are You Looking to Hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster?
If you are organising or planning an Asian wedding or social event, and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
London Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Egypt’s National Day 2018 07
I had the pleasure of acting as Toastmaster at the Egyptian Ambassador’s residence for a diplomatic reception on 2018’s Egypt’s National Day. It was also my birthday and it was an honour to share it with our Egyptian hosts and their guests.
London Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Egypt’s National Day 2018 01
My Toastmaster uniform of red white and black is s perfect match for the Egyptian flag
London Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Egypt’s National Day 2018 02
Ready for the formal speeches
London Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Egypt’s National Day 2018 03
With the Egyptian Chargé d’Affaires Nermine El Zawahry
London Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Egypt’s National Day 2018 04
The beautiful private garden, the biggest in Mayfair, just behind the Dorchester hotel
London Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Egypt’s National Day 2018 05
A celebratory cake which was ceremonially cut by the Chargé d’Affaires and Alistair Burt, Minister of State at the FCO
London Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Egypt’s National Day 2018 06
Traditional Egyptian hospitality for 300 guests
Are You Organising a Diplomatic Reception in London?
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If you are organising or planning a diplomatic reception or social event in the London area, and are looking to hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
