Testimonials
-Saskia Dean, Senior Events Manager, ISUOG
“Thank you so much”
Thank you SO much for your work at our dinner. It went very well and I really think you made the dinner flow so much better than we could have done on our own. It wasn’t just our international delegates that loved having a Toastmaster, it was the locals too. We also really appreciate the time you put into preparing before the event, by talking to us about the event and our guests.
- Emily
“Took so much pressure off of us“
“Thank you John, so much for helping us with our wedding. Your advice and planning expertise before the day made sure that our wedding and reception was special. You managed the actual day completely and took so much pressure off of us and the wider family even with the awful weather and difficulties with the venue. We were both so relieved that you were there to deal with the difficulties. We would highly recommend you and your services. Thanks again”.
- Tom
“Kept everything running smoothly on the day”
‘We were very happy to have John on our wedding day, he kept events running smoothly on the day and assisted in organising in the run up to the event, allowing us and our guests to relax and enjoy the big day without worry. John added a formal touch to the occasion and we would thoroughly recommend him’ We really appreciate your help on the day - thanks again for your help!”
- Andrew Manzur MSc cfs, Attack Helicopter Training Service
“All the guests were very impressed”
It was great to see you at Lauren and Westley’s wedding last Saturday and thank you very much for carrying out the duties of Toastmaster at the reception. I can’t tell you how relieved I was to see a smartly dressed Toastmaster taking control of the photographers and all the general organisational front of house tasks. I know all the guests were very impressed with the way you conducted your duties and the manner in which you easily controlled the crowd with a mixture of humour and purposeful direction. The use of the gable and your speaker introductions was pivotal in providing a bit of theatre and formality which nicely reflected the gravitas of the occasion. Thank you for your time and effort, you did a fantastic job,
- Jane Weller, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
“We could not have been happier”
“We could have not been happier with John’s services, he. was fantastic, all of our guests loved him and he made sure our day went so smoothly. He balanced that formality with a great sense of humour and kept the day flowing. No wedding should be without him!
John is an excellent speaker, he is very calm and has a lot of composure. His voice is clear and his tone carries well across the audience. He is extremely professional and holds good stature. I would highly recommend his services.”
- Dave and Marina
“I had never fully appreciated the role of a Toastmaster at a wedding until Marina and I got married this year and had John as our Toastmaster.”
“I had always thought that, in their red tailcoats and booming voices, Toastmasters were mostly there to add a bit of grandeur, pomp and ceremony to the occasion, which I thought might not suit the less formal affair we had in mind. Fair to say that John completely transformed that view; I doubt we could have really enjoyed the day without him. Even a less formal wedding needs someone to manage things on the day, ensuring everyone and everything is in the right place at the right time. Gathering guests for the wedding photos is like herding cats, but John could be a cat shepherd! If you think that you or the best man could ensure that everyone is sat down at wedding breakfast on time for the food, or that everyone is alerted that the cake is just about to be cut, or that guests are fully loaded with confetti and lined up to shower you; then you are not taking into account what an utterly bamboozling day a wedding can be with so many friends and relatives, who you haven't seen in yonks, vying for your attention. John takes all that load off your shoulders, marshalling not only guests but liaising with the photographer, the celebrant, the wedding planner and venue management, ensuring everything runs smoothly and your guests have your full attention. John was excellent in all of this, which is not only testament to his experience, but to his eye for detail and preparation prior to the wedding. He took the time to meet us, some months before the big day, to better understand our plans for the wedding, making excellent suggestions and liaising with all those involved ahead of time. He was always courteous, good humoured and helpful to everyone.
We had a wonderful day, in no small part due to John, who we can thoroughly recommend as a toastmaster!”
- Clare and Jack
“You helped us feel relaxed and made sure we could enjoy everything to the full”
“Jack and I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you so so much for all your help on Sunday
We really did have the best day ever and you were integral to making sure everything went smoothly; and even if it didn't you were there to crack and joke so no one even minded! You really helped us feel relaxed and made sure we could just enjoy everything to the full
Thank you so much for being a part of our special day, we really cannot recommend you enough ”
- Samantha and Dan | Highgrove House - 5 Nov 24
“All of our guests spoke very highly of him.”
We had John as our toastmaster on our special day. He was kind, friendly and really made you feel at ease. All of our guests spoke very highly of him. He is a joy to be around and even made a fantastic small speech at our meal. He really kept the day running smoothly and we couldn't be more grateful.
Thankyou for making our day special