Are you looking for calm and total peace of mind on your special day?
Would you like to feel pampered and cared for?
Would you like to know that you, and all your guests, are being made to feel special?
Would you like the day of your dreams, with no worries?
Would you like to have fun?
Would you like a Toastmaster that will listen to you and do things in the way and style that you want them done?
Would you like a Toastmaster that will care about you and make sure that you get what you want?
If you answered yes to any of these questions -Give me a call on 07971 409977 any time or 01245 222392 during some office hours
You have found the right toastmaster for your special occasion!
I will be pleased to discuss your requirements.
Some testimonials and photos are shown below and I must say a very special thank you to my wonderful brides and grooms and other special clients for your very kind comments
Wedding and reception details below, at Gaynes Park near Epping on Sunday 23rd March 2008 and a kind letter from Michael (Bride's father)
Just a few details about the photos below first.
1. See the snow 2. Help with flowers 3. Seating the bride 4. Barrage for the groom's speech as he stood up from 20 confetti cannons (I'd never seen anything like this before and most venues will not allow it)
   
Dear Richard,
I am so very sorry that I never said a proper personal thank you for your very professional performance on Sunday. Not only didn't I speak to you but I can't remember even seeing you, so just how discreet can that be?
Richard, your orchestration was absolutely perfect and you have my great admiration and eternal thanks for being such a truly capable toastmaster. When considering that there was never any rehearsal the whole day went as clockwork and my wife and I continue to receive rave reviews and thanks from the guests.
Shall any similar event occur in the future, for which I have an input, I will unhesitatingly recommend you.
Nancy and Wayne have described their Wedding Day as absolutely perfect and that for me is all I ever wanted to hear.
Thanks again Richard, Michael Scruton Proud Father.
Wedding and reception details below, at The Fennes Estate, Bocking on Thursday 15th November 2007 and a kind letter from Linda (Bride's mother)
Dearest Richard,
Hope this finds you well. We would like to say a huge Thank-you for all you contributed to Tom & Tanyia’s Day at the Fennes Estate. It seems rude to use the word service, as what you provide is much much more, while your professionalism can not be faulted.
What you bought to the day is a rare gift, that doesn’t go unnoticed by anyone, guests included. You made everybody feel welcome and part of the Day. I know that Tanyia and Tom felt safe in your hands.
Oh and Richard…….I’m convinced you have a link to Him up stairs, as you even provided plenty of sunshine!!
Take care, I feel sure we will meet again, as no wedding would be complete without you.
Love and best wishes Linda PS Have a lovely Christmas!!
Wedding and reception shown below at Channels Golf Club on Saturday 13th October 2007 and now a letter from Ian and Louisa which reads
'We just wanted to say how thankful we are to you for not only helping us and giving us advice for the last year, but also for being such a fantastic part of our wedding day. When we first decided to have a Toastmaster, we did not really understand the role, and maybe being a little naïve, thought you just made announcements. It was not until we met you that we discovered how much goes into being a Toastmaster, you were just on top of everything, locating missing button holes and teaching us how to put them on properly, time-keeping and making sure we weren’t dehydrating during the photos. Telling us where to be and when to be there, and then of course the fantastic announcements, the way you had everyone cheering before we came into the wedding breakfast was great, we couldn’t even hear the music. You even remained professional when my dad commented on you in his speech!! And I loved the special touch of making us kiss every time our guests banged their glasses.
Richard, we are genuinely so grateful to you for making our whole day run so smoothly, it really would not have been the same with anyone else. Your generosity from day one has been outstanding, i.e. taking us to lunch, the confetti and the beautiful photos you have given us……….. we truly thank you.
We would highly recommend you to everyone, and please do not hesitate to call upon us for a reference should you ever need one.
With our sincere gratitude and Best Wishes'
Louisa and Ian Gibaud
 
Wedding and reception shown below at Layer Marney Tower on Friday 28th September 2007 with a letter from Charlotte and Nick which reads
'Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding at Layer Marney Tower the happiest day of our lives. We couldn't have done it without you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You made sure the day ran smoothly and we didn't have to worry about anything all day. We had such a fun and amazing day, we hope you did too. Once again thank you!!'
  
  
The pictures above are courtesy of Pengelly Photography
Tel: 01787 377 503 www.pengelly-photography.co.uk Thank you Kevin and Sabrina
Wedding and reception below at Vaulty Manor on Saturday 22nd September 2007 with a short note from Louse and Martin before they went away to say
'Just like to thank you for our wonderful day and all your hard work xxx'
and when they returned we had a really great thank you letter with reads
'Firstly a huge thank you for all your help on our fantastic wedding day, because without your help and support it would not have been the same. You were invaluable to have and because of you the day ran so smoothly and problem free. Our family and friends also send their thanks to you for helping to put them at ease. If you weren't offering to get them drinks or helping with buttonholes, or my nan with her corsage, then you were helping us keep our nerves. We all appreciate your hard work and all the effort you put in. Everyone who came to the wedding has been singing your praises since and we know we made the right decision in hiring you. Martin and I would never hesitate in recommending you or your staff to anyone. A HUGE thank you for making our day one we will never forget.'
Martin & Louise x
 
The four pictures below are courtesy of David Court, www.courtoncamera.co.uk who is always lots of fun to work with. David sent me an e-mail and his very kind words read as follows, "I would like to place on record how once again it was a privilege working with you (again) at Spains Hall and Brentwood Cathedral (Terri and David's Wedding). As a Professional Photographer I can honestly say that there is no other toastmaster that I would recommend as highly as you, nor for that matter enjoy working with as much".
This wedding is featured on the front cover of the Essex Wedding Magazine Jan Feb 2008 Issue with an article inside and many more of David's very fine pictures.
Terri's comment about the highlight of her day, as taken from that article reads "My favourite part of the day was walking into the room for the wedding breakfast. Our toastmaster (me) had hyped up our guests, who gave us the best welcome. I'll always remember that first time we were called Mr and Mrs Bearman"
 
 
Wedding and reception below at Vaulty Manor on Friday 17th August 2007 Just had an e-mail today 5th September 2007
Hi Richard, hope you are well.
Got back from our honeymoon Sunday night, had a great 2 weeks. Just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks for your efforts on our wedding day. It really helped to have you there to talk to, it made me feel everything was under control and that calmed me down a lot. During the day you were exceptionally helpful & polite, many of our friends and family commented on this, Thank you.
Jodie, Matt & Livvy
 
Wedding and reception at Pontlands Park, Great Baddow on Saturday 4th August 2007
Richard Thank you so much for being our Toastmaster. You were so good and we really can't thank you enough. Everyone really enjoyed the day. You really are a big shining star!* Thank you
  
Natalie and Darren
Wedding at Cold Norton and reception at Crondon Park on Saturday 7th July 2007 Just had an e-mail on Monday and the card yesterday 4th September 2007
Hello Richard, how are you? I am sorry it has taken so long for us to write to you, however we do want you to know how grateful we are that you were our toastmaster on the 7th July. I have a thank you card that I will drop round to you tonight so I wont go on too much on this email. I have attached a couple of photographs that we are happy for you to display on your website as well as our words in our thank you card if you so wish. Our day was absolutely amazing with your hard work helping the day run so smoothly.
And the card arrived last night and reads as follows -
'Dear Richard,
Wow, what an absolutely amazing day we all had - it was more magical than we had imagined! We would like you to know that your professionalism on our wedding day was hugely appreciated. Greg and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking care of us and making sure the day ran smoothly. Everything, including the weather was perfect and it is certainly a day we will never forget. We believe that your workthroughout our day, from being at the church right up to our 1st dance was a big part of why the day went so well. Thank you for your kind hearted work - we know that you will make many more couples very happy on their wedding days.
With love and regards'
Greg & Anneliese
 
The right hand picture above shows Richard adjusting the wedding dress at the church. When Richard attends services at churches, he wears a black long coat with a red waistecoat for this part of the day, as he believes that the red toastmaster's tail coat, which is based on the "hunting pink", is not appropriate. This picture is courtesy of Studio One www.studione.biz Thank you Danny!
Chairman of Essex County Council's annual reception at Layer Marney Tower Thursday 26th July 2007
'Dear Richard,
Once again you have absolutely turned up trumps and I would like to say a very sincere thank you for all your support and help on Thursday evening. It is very reassuring to know that you are attending to so much detail and I am very pleased that it all went so smoothly for you as well. With kindest regards.
Yours sincerely
Councillor Gerard McEwen Chairman of the Council'
 
 
Wedding at Tilbury and Grays and reception at Park Inn, Lakeside Saturday 30th June 2007
'Dear Richard,
Words cannot describe how grateful we are for all you did for us leading up to our wedding and on the day. If anything went wrong during the wedding we certainly didn't know about it as you were always on hand for all the other staff that helped us on the day. You kept us and all our guests entertained with your great humour. Everyone commented on how wonderful you are and some even said they want you in the future for their weddings! It was a pleasure having you as one of our witnesses, the little hiccup we had the day before was calmed by you and we are so grateful that you went out of your way on the Sunday to support us with the final part of our wedding. You truly are a wonderful man.
Thank you for everything that you have done for us and we hope to see you soon.'
Leanne and Marc
 
Wedding at Epping and reception at The Grove, Watford 23rd June 2007
'Dear Richard, We wanted to take this opportunity, to thank you so much for all of your hard work and co-ordination on our wedding day. You really made everything run like clockwork and it was comforting just having you around. You really helped to make our special day truely memorable and we cannot thank you enough. You were like our guardian angel for the day. Thank you again.'
Lucy and Gary x
Wedding at Gaynes Park Saturday 2nd June 2007
'Dear Richard, We both want to say a huge thank you for all your help and support with all the wedding plans. The day was perfect thanks to you being so professional. It truly was a first class service. All our guests had a wonderful day. We wish we could do it all over again, it was so good, I can't put into words, for me it was perfect and for Russell it was better than he ever imagined. We're just waiting for the DVD so that we can relive it once more.
With love from'
Lynsey and Russell.
 
Photo above courtesy of Ivan Finch www.townandcountryphoto.co.uk Tel. 020 8502 3293
Wedding at Gosfield Hall Wednesday 23rd May 2007
'Richard, We'd both like to thank you very much for your participation at our wedding. You performed your toastmaster duties to the highest standard, and helped to ensure that our special day ran very smoothly. It meant that we could relax and totally enjoy the day, leaving all organisational aspects to you. We had a truly fantastic day and now have so many fond memories to cherish. We really cannot thank you and compliment you enough.
Very best wishes'
Sally and Nick
Wedding at
St Mildred’s Church, Lewisham and reception at
Coombe Bank School,
Sundridge, Sevenoaks
Saturday 5th May 2007
'Thank you for making our day even more special. We knew from the very first meeting that you would be the man to lead us through our dreamy day. Your professionalism was complimented by friends and family who could see you topping off our absolutely fantastic day. Thank you once again from the bottom of our hearts in making our special day an unforgettable experience. We wish you every success for the future and would not hesitate to recommend you
Best wishes'
Cecil and Shirley x
Wedding at Layer Marney Tower Friday 1st December 2006
'Thank you so much for being a fabulous toastmaster at our wedding. We couldn't have got through the day without you - you were brilliant and felt more like an old friend than our toastmaster. Our guests have all commented on how good you were and when I marry my next husband I will certainly ask you to be toastmaster!! You were worth every penny and cheap at twice the price! Thank You, Thank you, Thank you'
Rachael and Andy
 
Wedding at Spains Hall Saturday 18th November 2006
'We just wanted to thank you again for all your hard work as toastmaster - you held our day together seemlessly and really think that without you it wouldn't have gone so well. Everything you did was so profesional and perfectly done - we can't thank you enough. Hopefully you had a good time as well - all our friends seem to, so hopefully a susscess all round!.'
Krycher and Dan
Wedding at Le Talbooth Saturday 16th September 2006
'Just a little note to say "thank you" so very much for making our wedding day so perfect. Shahram and I both felt totally relaxed, safe in the knowledge you had everything under control! All our guests were also very impressed with your prefessionalism. You worked extremely hard all day and it was very much noted. Hope to see you soon - with much love'
Helen and Shahram
 
Wedding at Layer Marney Tower Sat 25th August 2006
'Thank you so much for being our Toastmaster at our wedding. As we always knew you would from the first time we met you, you went far above and beyond your duties on the day, taking all our demands and bizzare requests in your stride and ensuring that our day was absolutely perfect. We're even sure you must have had something to do with the glorious sunshine that shone just that one day that whole week. Our guests have since commented on how professional, yet fun you were to be around. We will have no hesitation in recommending you to any and all our friends for any future functions. Thank you once again from the bottom of both our hearts. Our eternal thanks.'
Niki and Dean
Wedding at Layer Marney Tower Thursday 23rd August 2006
'This comes to say a very big thank you for all your hard work on our wedding day. Simon and I had a truly wonderful day and thanks to you it ran very smoothly. As I said on the day, it really is no wonder that you have a book of thank you cards - you really do deserve them! You made our day extra special, got the guests organised for some of the photos, and most importantly brought numerous drinks over to us during it al!! We had several guests comment on how well organised the day was and what a difference you made to it.
Thank you again for all your work.'
Gail and Simon
Wedding at Stock Brook Golf and Country Club Saturday 19th August 2006
'We thought we would say a MASSIVE thank you for making our day the best day of our lives!!!! We know it sounds a bit soppy but you made everyone very relaxed and happy and it was an absolute pleasure for you to be at our wedding!!!! When looking at the pictures in the evening of the wedding everyone looks like they are having a fantastic time and that's all we really wanted - for everyone to have a memorable and happy day!!! You are a brilliant toastmaster and we both will highly recommend you. We all thought that you were very professional without being stuffy and too traditional. I have supplied a couple of photos of our wedding from our photographer as an attachment. Once again thank you so much for being our toastmaster!!!!!
We hope to see you soon Richard!!!!!'
Sonya and Mark
The picture above shows Richard working at The Manor of Groves and was taken by Dave Court who can be found at www.courtoncamera.co.uk
The important fact about this picture is probably worth an explanation. I work closely with you and your other suppliers at your wedding. If they need help I am there for then and for you. This picture shows me picking up a posy for the tiny bridesmaid who is standing behind me (you can just see the bottom of her dress). By helping in this way the photo shoot is speeded up and made more comfortable for all concerned. Everyone else in the group stayed in their positions so the photo session was able to be carried out more quickly, giving everyone more time to relax.
A working toastmaster in action!
The Picture above shows Richard working at Stock Brook Golf & Country Club in August 2006 for Amudha and Chris who wrote -
'Thank you so much for your help at the wedding, your support in helping run things smoothly really took the stress out of the day.'
Richard's services, as your professional toastmaster, will enhance your special day and allow you to enjoy your celebrations, in the knowledge that all your arrangements are in excellent, experienced and capable hands and that you and your guests will be made to feel special.
Richard is often refered to as a kind toastmaster and will work in the style that you need him to. If you are looking for formal or informal, Richard will be pleased to help in a professional manner.
It does not matter where your reception is being held, from the smallest hall to the largest banqueting suite, booking Richard's services as your toastmaster will make all the difference and help to ensure that your special day runs smoothly and that you feel pampered.
Richard is available to advise on any questions that you may have, either before, or on your day and he is there to look after all parties involved, parents, best man, ushers, bridesmaids, guests, venue management, caterers, photographers, videographers and entertainers.
Richard’s duties as your toastmaster, may include greeting the bridal party on arrival, assisting at the Service or Civil Ceremony, helping to get guests together for the photos, arranging your receiving line, announcing your guests, announcing and escorting the Bride and Groom to the Top Table, introducing the speakers, assisting with presentations, announcing the Cutting of the Cake and continually liaising with everyone to ensure the smooth running of your reception. If you and your guests need help getting dressed or with your button holes, or if you would like to make sure that you are being fed and watered during your drinks reception, when your photos are being taken and the waiters and waitresses can not get near you - I am there for you.
Although Richard's duties as your Toastmaster’s will vary according to the degree of formality that you require, Richard will warmly and professionally ensure the smooth running of your day.
Quality systems help to equal quality performance
Our management systems are certified to the ISO9001:2000 standard, so that you are assured of a world class quality service. We are the only disco and toastmaster services company in the world to have achieved registration to this standard. For more details about this standard we have included this link www.iso.org
BBC2 & 3
I have appeared on the BBC2 and 3 Wedding Stories series and may have been seen leading the bridal party away from their helicopter at the start of every program as well as working with a couple who appeared in the series, on their wedding day on 24th November last year at the Fennes Estate, Bocking, Essex.
ITV & GMTV
Last year I appeared on ITV after working at a wedding (civil partnership) in Hylands House on 1st July 2006 and made the news nationally and internationally but specifically on ITV and GMTV, as well as most of the national press.
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To All Wrapit Awards 2008 Entrants,
Once again, I'd like to thank all of you for entering the Wrapit Awards 2008. The Awards was a fantastic success this year, which is really down to all of you for entering and encouraging your customers to vote. The quality of the entrants was outstanding, and we, as an industry, have a lot to be proud of!
As the National Winners have recently been announced on the Wrapit Awards website (www.wrapitawards.co.uk/2008results.html), we can now release your voting comments which are detailed below. I'm sure you'll find them interesting.
(Please note, we are not able to provide the number of votes received or details of who voted, due to voting confidentiality.)
Thanks again for entering this year. We are already busy preparing for next year's events and very much look forward to your participation in the Wrapit Awards 2009. Details will be available on the website in July 2008 so watch this space!
All the best,
Sam
Samantha Hirst
Wrapit Awards Manager
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Category: Special Touches
* Richard made our day fantastic taking all the pressure off us, helping us with buttonholes and guests - now he's one of the family. Thank you Richard for all you have done for us, Best wishes and good luck. X
* As a Toastmaster, Richard is the best. He is organised, approachable, friendly, knowledgeable and above all very professional. He helped our day run smoothly and any problems were dealt with discreetly and quickly. I sincerely hope Richard wins this award to show how professional he really is.
* Our day was perfect, Richard was a star all day long as our toastmaster and all evening as our DJ. He provided a wonderful service nothing was too much trouble for him.
* Richard couldn’t have done more for us on the day. He was so attentive and helped make our day so wonderful
* Richard Palmer made our day extra special. From planning and throughout our entire day, he looked after our needs and made sure the day ran to perfection. Many people have since commented how he added a special atmosphere to the day. A fabulous toastmaster service!
* Richard was very professional, ensuring our day ran extremely smoothly.
* Excellent service!
* Without Having Richard at our wedding I really don’t know how we would of coped, He made the day enjoyable and i really would recommend anyone to use his services, It really takes the stress out of the day and you have more time to enjoy yourself and not have to worry about anything, I am glad that we choose Richard to take care of the day for us. You really don't think when booking how much Richard does for you on your big day !!!
* friendly, professional and supportive before and throughout the event.
* Richard offered ToastMaster services and disco. Prepared for everything, there when needed and always keeping a good mood going. Well organised and professional (not the type to try and control the day / but very efficient).
* Richard was the first person I saw as I arrived at the church and he straight away put me at ease, by helping me fix my dress and directing me as to what to do! Tom also said Richard was a great help at directing our rowdy ushers by getting them in their places with their button holes on correctly! Richard not only organised everyone throughout the day but he also helped bring a touch of class to the wedding. Everyone in our wedding party felt relaxed and at ease by his professionalism. I cannot thank him enough for helping make our wedding day the best day of our lives. Thank you again Richard you were excellent!
* Richard was amazing. I cannot put in to words how much he made our day. Even if I had to plan a wedding with £1000 I'd still book him. Priceless to us...and our guests loved him too.
* Richard is an outstanding toastmaster - unlike the traditional toastmasters you think of (stern and military style!!). He is a fantastic toastmaster - witty, professional, funny and very approachable. As we arrived to our venue we were greeted by a very smartly dressed Richard who then handed us our glasses of champagne (that he had bought for us!) and then introduced us to all our friends and family. We really enjoyed having him at our wedding as it felt like a he was a guest of ours not a toastmaster. He was the one that sorted out any problems of the day (and I know there was a few as told by family and friends) but not at any point did he tell us about any problems he encountered, he dealt with them swiftly and professionally. We really hope he wins this award as he is a very genuine and hard working man and he deserves this award to show our (and others) gratitude and thanks.
* "Above and Beyond" is the perfect way to describe Richard's service before, during and even AFTER our wedding. He is the most versatile Toastmaster you could wish for and if he hasn’t got it, by God he’ll find it for you! The talk of our wedding and our Guardian Angel -MOST RECOMMENDED!
* Richard took such great care of us. It rained on our day but Richard kept my spirits up and never let my dress touch the floor. He had hairspray on hand to control my fringe and controlled our rather drunk guests perfectly so our day ran without a hitch, Perfect!
* Richard was always on hand to help, nothing was too much trouble. We thank him very much. Richard attended the church and helped correct the best mans tie, this was outside our expectations but as he said the day would not be complete without seeing you get married
If you are looking for an alternative toastmaster or any information about becoming a toastmaster please visit www.englishtoastmasters.co.uk.
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