Indian Wedding Natural History Museum 2018

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

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Indian Wedding Natural History Museum 2018

Wedding Master of Ceremonies at Syon House 2018

Wedding Master of Ceremonies Syon House 2018

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

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Wedding Master of Ceremonies at Syon House 2018

Egypt"s National Day 2018

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

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Traditional Egyptian hospitality for 300 guests

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Egypt"s National Day 2018

Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018

Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018 : This is a massive 60 foot screen

I was hired as a wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for an Indian wedding celebration at the O2 Intercontinental hotel on the Greenwich peninsula.

Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018 : Me, the London Toastmaster, just before proceedings got under way

Posing for a photo just before I get the wedding reception under way.

Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018 : Fruit display during cocktail reception

Fruit display during cocktail reception

Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018 : Champagne and strawberries being prepared for 700 guests

Champagne and strawberries being prepared for 700 guests

Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018 : This is a massive 60 foot screen

This is a massive 60 foot screen

Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018 : The ballroom can seat 2,400. We were only 700

The ballroom can seat 2,400. We were only 700

Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018 : Cake by Maya Dahlia

Cake by Maya Dahlia

Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018 : the venue before the guests arrived

Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018 : Table decorations

First dance with dry ice…

Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018 : First dance with dry ice…

First dance with dry ice…

Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018 : …. and fireworks

…. and fireworks

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Indian Wedding O2 Intercontinental Hotel 2018

Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018

MC Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018

Last year I was invited to act as Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at the annual World Airline Awards organised by Skytrax held at London’s Langham hotel. Once again I was honoured to act as MC.

Image 2: The global media arrived… together with many paparazzi
image 3: The awards are the result of passenger surveys
Image 4: Air Asia was one of the winners of 72 awards
Image 5: Aeroflot cabin crew
Image 6: Garuda Indonesia
Image 7: Garuda cabin crew
Image 8: Aeroflot crew invited me to join
Image 9: Thai Airways
Image 10: Huinan Airways
Image 11: Air Asia
Image 12: Air Asia
Image 13: Thai Airways

MC Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018 : Air Asia was one of the winners of 72 awards

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Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018

German-British Chamber Annual Dinner 2018

London Toastmaster at German British Chamber of Commerce St Pancras Renaissance Hotel

I acted as Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at St Pancras Renaissance hotel for the annual dinner of German-British Chamber of Commerce.

London Toastmaster at German British Chamber of Commerce St Pancras Renaissance Hotel : I have acted at this dinner for more than 10 years

 

London Toastmaster at German British Chamber of Commerce St Pancras Renaissance Hotel : Victorian gothic design by Gilbert Scott fully restored and operating as luxury hotel

 

London Toastmaster at German British Chamber of Commerce St Pancras Renaissance Hotel : The Entrance to the St Pancras Renaissance hotel London

 

London Toastmaster at German British Chamber of Commerce St Pancras Renaissance Hotel : 200 guests in Hanson Hall

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The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell

45 Chelsea Gate

93 Ebury Bridge Road

London

SW1W 8RB

UK

Tel: 020 7730 3725

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German-British Chamber Annual Dinner 2018

Royal Navy 150th Anniversary of the Introduction of Artificers

Royal Navy 150th Anniversary of the Introduction of Artificers

Earlier in the year I acted as Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at London’s Guildhall for the Royal Navy’s celebration dinner of the 150th anniversary of the introduction of Artificers into the service. You can learn more about Royal Navy Artificers here.

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Image 1: Checking the Great Hall ready to receive its guests

Image 2: 700 guests arranged on sprigs

Image 3: The Central Band of the Royal British Legion played throughout dinner from the gallery

Image 5: Dinner was served in the 800 year old Great Hall

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The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell

45 Chelsea Gate

93 Ebury Bridge Road

London

SW1W 8RB

UK

Tel: 020 7730 3725

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Royal Navy 150th Anniversary of the Introduction of Artificers

Spanish TV Telemadrid’s Interviews Wedding Toastmaster

London Wedding Toastmaster interviewed by Spanish TV

I enjoyed being interviewed by Spanish TV Telemadrid’s ‘Madrileños por el Mundo’ programme tracking Jamón Master Jose Sol (left) who asked me to describe the rôle of a Toastmaster at a traditional British wedding. Grateful to Producer/Reporter Juan Luis Martin (right) for hosting and to Luis Neves from London’s Hotel Café Royal for facilitating the filming.

London Wedding Toastmaster interviewed by Spanish TV

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The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell

45 Chelsea Gate

93 Ebury Bridge Road

London

SW1W 8RB

UK

Tel: 020 7730 3725

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Spanish TV Telemadrid’s Interviews Wedding Toastmaster

Installation Dinner of the Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights 2018

Master of Ceremonies at Installation Dinner of the Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights 2018

I was lucky enough to act as Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at Goldsmiths Hall for the Installation Dinner of the Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights.

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Image 1: In the uniform of the City Toastmaster

Image 2: Stunning architecture within Goldsmiths – one of the finest of the City’s 38 Livery Halls. It is my privilege to have worked as Toastmaster in 26 of them!

Image 3: Luxurious and elegant Drawing Room for reception

Image 4: Banqueting staff preparing the Livery Hall for 240 guests

Image 5: Original 1835 English crystal chandeliers with 48 real candles in each. That’s 192 to be lit before dinner. The mirrors reflect the ambient light and this is how the Hall was illuminated long before invention of electricity

Image 6: On display in the Exhibition Room, a sample of finest craftsmanship .. these being the chains and jewels of some past City Sheriffs

Image 7: A truly magnificent example of a Shrieval chain of office

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The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell

45 Chelsea Gate

93 Ebury Bridge Road

London

SW1W 8RB

UK

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Installation Dinner of the Prime Warden of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights 2018

Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club 2018

Master of Ceremonies at Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club 2018

Being a big tennis fan, I had the privilege of acting as Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies at the 150th anniversary dinner of Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club held in the historic Royal palace of Banqueting House. This is as close as anyone gets to touching the Championships singles’ trophies without actually winning the tournament!

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Image 2: The magnificent ceiling by Peter Paul Rubens

Image 5: The Men’s trophy has a pineapple on top. Who knew?

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The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell

45 Chelsea Gate

93 Ebury Bridge Road

London

SW1W 8RB

UK

Tel: 020 7730 3725

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Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club 2018

APL - Association des Parents Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle 2018

Association des Parents Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle 2018

It is always a privilege to act as Toastmaster and Master of Cermeonies at the annual Gala fundraising dinner for APL – Association des Parents Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle held at the Hurlingham Club in South West London.

Association des Parents Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle 2018 01 : Bienvenue! Prenez vos places!

Image 1: Bienvenue! Prenez vos places!

Association des Parents Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle 2018 02 : Beautiful building, elegant location

Image 2: Beautiful building, elegant location

Association des Parents Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle 2018 03 : Aim to raise funds for bursaries and scholarships for students at the Lycée

Image 3: Aim to raise funds for bursaries and scholarships for students at the Lycée

Association des Parents Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle 2018 04 : President Charlotte Pierre addresses the guests

Image 4: President Charlotte Pierre addresses the guests

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The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell

45 Chelsea Gate

93 Ebury Bridge Road

London

SW1W 8RB

UK

Tel: 020 7730 3725

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APL - Association des Parents Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle 2018

48 Group Club The Icebreakers Dinner 2018

I was at Drapers’ Hall in the City of London as host for the launch of the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank with the Lord Mayor and Chinese Ambassador among the principal guests.

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Image 1: 2018 is the year of the Dog. Loyal, hard-working and compassionate. Yes, that’s me!

Image 2: All guests received toy dog to take home

Image 3: Ballroom ready to receive 300 guests

Image 4: 48 Group Club promotes and facilitates trade between China and UK

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The London Toastmaster

Richard Birtchnell

45 Chelsea Gate

93 Ebury Bridge Road

London

SW1W 8RB

UK

Tel: 020 7730 3725

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48 Group Club The Icebreakers Dinner 2018