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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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
Are You Planning an Indian Wedding?
Looking to Hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster?
If you are organising or planning an Indian 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 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
Are You Organising a Corporate Awards Ceremony?
Are You Seeking To Hire a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies?
If you are organising or planning a corporate awards ceremony, 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 & Toastmaster Hired for Aerospace Media Awards Dinner 2018
Back in July of last year, I was hired as Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at the Royal Aeronautical Society on the eve of the Farnborough Air Show for the Aerospace Media Awards Dinner
Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster Hired for Aerospace Media Awards Dinner 2018
Image: Always a privilege to work with the Aerospace industry
Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster Hired for Aerospace Media Awards Dinner 2018
Image: With Mike Savage of CTT Systems which provides air filtering solutions within airborne airliners.
Are You Planning a Corporate Awards Dinner?
Are You Seeking To Hire a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies?
If you are organising or planning an awards dinner, 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 Savoy Wedding 2018
Back in July I was privileged to be hired as a wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for a weekend wedding reception held at The Savoy which was full of glitz and glamour.
Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Savoy Wedding 2018 : Guest name cards showing table placings hung from a tree.
Guest name cards showing table placings hung from a tree.
Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Savoy Wedding 2018 : Frank Sinatra aka David Alacey entertained guests with his showgirls
Frank Sinatra aka David Alacey entertained guests with his showgirls
Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Savoy Wedding 2018 : Bride and groom in reflective pose
Bride and groom in reflective pose
Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Savoy Wedding 2018 : Toastmaster has many jobs.. often taking care of Bride’s bouquet
Toastmaster has many jobs.. often taking care of Bride’s bouquet
Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Savoy Wedding 2018 : Bride and Groom on platform in Ballroom
Bride and Groom on platform in Ballroom
Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Savoy Wedding 2018 : A moment with showgirls in complimenting colour
A moment with showgirls in complimenting colour
Wedding Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster at Savoy Wedding 2018 : First Dance
The Bride and Groom’s First Dance
Are You Planning a Wedding?
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.
Back in July of last year, which now seems an age away, I was hired as a wedding Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster at Nonsuch Mansion in Ewell for an Asian wedding.
Image 1: A privilege to share the day with Ram and Bhavina Image 2: Brilliant caricaturist Image 4: Couple make their vows Image 5: Amazing fruit display with carved melon as centrepiece Image 6: Carved melon shows names of couple Image 7: Departure Image 8: Beautiful 19th century mansion
Are You Planning a Wedding?
Looking to Hire a Master of Ceremonies, MC or Toastmaster?
London Toastmaster hired for 2018 French Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner 12
I was at the Landmark hotel earlier this year for the 2018 French Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner where I was hired as Master of Ceremonies and Toastmaster for the event. Entertainment was provided by teenage sensation Ecco who was a finalist on the French edition of The Voice.
London Toastmaster hired for 2018 French Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner 06
Aspects of an evening’s work as Toastmaster for the Gala Dinner of the French Chamber of Commerce… photos taken by José Farinha to whom I am most grateful.
Master of Ceremonies MC for Private Party at Royal Ascot
Earlier in the year I was at Royal Ascot on the balcony overlooking the Parade Ring … hired as MC (Master of Ceremonies) hosting a private party in the Royal Enclosure dressed according to strict Royal Ascot rules but still acting as a Toastmaster. Tough job sometimes… but always a privilege
Master of Ceremonies MC for Private Party at Royal Ascot
Are You Organising a Private Party?
Looking to Hire a MC, Master of Ceremonies or Toastmaster?
If you are organising or planning a private party, and are looking to hire a professional Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC, contact Richard Birtchnell today on 020 7730 3725 or email him.
