Toastmaster Richard
Basingstoke, Hampshire

From £450

I am a Professional Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies, available within 2 hours of North Hampshire, specialising in Weddings, Masonic Ladies Festivals and other Dinners, Ceremonies and Award nights

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About Toastmaster Richard

I am a Professional Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies, available within 2 hours of North Hampshire, specialising in Weddings, Masonic Ladies Festivals and other Dinners, Ceremonies and Award nights

My Toastmaster role does not start on the morning of the Wedding Day, it starts now. We schedule at least 2 meeting to sketch out the Wedding Day plans and then go into fine detail closer to the wedding day to map out everything that needs to happen on the day, and when it happens. Ideally we can do this at the venue and walk through all of the key moments.

I can advise on all aspects of a traditional wedding, and we can then discuss what to include and where to be creative.

On the day it is about third party managment and coordination (Venue manager, Banqueting Manager, Photographer, Disco, Celebrant etc) confirming timings and roles so that all are aligned with the Bride and Bridegroom's plans

Also making the key announcements to bring guests together and to accentuate the Bride and Bridegroom is all key moments, such as: Confetti shot; Reception Line, Bride and Bridegroom entrance to Wedding Breakfast, Speeches, Cake cutting & First Dance. 


My wedding package typically includes:

  • all pre-meetings, a detailed written wedding day plan shared with the Bride & Bridegroom and key suppliers, such as the venue, photographer etc
  • Free advise on wedding day options and speech making etc
  • Arrival at the venue 90 minutes before the arrival of furst guests to check the wedding breafast room, discuss all timings again with the venue and prepare for the reception drinks and wedding breakfast
  • All aspects of the key moments of the day up to Cutting the Cake at the end of the wedding breakfast.

I am of course happy to say on for cake cutting and first dance once the evening guests have arrived, but this might be an additional cost depending on timing.

Toastmaster Richard Details

  • Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life — a day of love, laughter, and memories that last a lifetime. To make sure everything flows flawlessly, you need a professional Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies.
  • • As a graduate of the Guild of Professional Toastmasters I am experienced and trained to work with all Faiths & Cultures, including Indian Weddings, Jewish Weddings and many European ceremonies
  • • Ensure that the Bride and Bridegroom are the stars of their own wedding
  • • Coordinate with religious officials, photographers, banquet managers, and planners to alleviate all hassle and stress from the Bride, Bridegroom, family and friends
  • • Engage with your guests and guide them seamlessly through the day
  • • Manage timing and key events, including: o Ceremony and announcements o Confetti photos and blessings o Reception drinks and announcing guest names as they approach the Reception Line o Wedding breakfast entrance, Speeches, Presentations & surprises..

Toastmaster Richard Awards & Accreditations

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Graduate of the Guild of Professional Toastmasters

Meet the Owner

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Toastmaster Richard Carpenter

Richard Carpenter GGPT Professional Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies for your Wedding I am Richard Carpenter, based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, bringing 35 years of experience in Industrial Sales to my vocation as a Professional Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies. As a Sales Director and Global Account Manager, I honed my skills in relationship building, presentation, and communication, which I now apply to planning and delivering flawless events. A proud Graduate of the Guild of Professional Toastmasters, I am knowledgeable, creative, and attentive to every detail. I advise on etiquette, manage event timelines, and ensure that every function is executed to the highest standard, allowing clients to relax and enjoy their Wedding. My philosophy is to listen to the Bride & Bridegroom, check and understand exactly what you want to happen on the day, and then deliver. Delivering all of the months of detailed planning made by the Bride and Bridegroom exactly as they would deliver it themselves. Hassle free. Stress free.

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13 Neville Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3HG

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