Wedding receptions for every culture
- Before the arrival of the guests, liaise with the banqueting manager about the format of the day.
- Greet the bride and groom on their arrival and ensure their needs are catered for.
- Assist the photographer in gathering the required groups together.
- Organise the receiving line (if required)
- Announce the entrance of the bride and groom.
- Announce, or say, Grace as required.
- Announce ceremonial cutting of cake, assisting the couple in posing correctly for the photograph.
- Announce speakers and toasts.
- Assist with handing out bouquets and presents to the mothers and bridesmaids.
Corporate Dinners and Dinner Dances
- Master of Ceremonies
- Compere
- Presenter
- Management & Event Specialist
- Special Occasion Co-coordinator
- Announcer
- Group Organisation Controller
- Expert at Protocol, Procedure and Etiquette
- Your event will be 'safe in our hands'
Themed Banquets and Gala Balls
- Take responsibility for the smooth running of your event
- Liaise with you to discuss your ideas and schedule
- Assist with the sequencing of activities
- Make announcements and introductions
- Advise on etiquette and protocol as appropriate
- Discuss how you would like your guests to be managed
- Give advice for announcements and supporting words
- Be on hand to deal with the unexpected
- Discuss the tempo and ethos of your organisation and fundraising event so that what is said and done complements your objectives.
Masonic Ladies Festivals and Receptions
- Introduce Guests to the President & his Lady.
- Calling Guests to Dinner.
- Announcing the Entrance of The President & his Lady.
- Announcing Grace by Lodge Chaplain.
- Announcing Wine takings, speeches & Ladies song
- Announcing The Loyal Toast by The President.
- Announce & assist for selling and drawing of Raffle Tickets.
- Lead President and Lady from Banquet.
- Announce first dance of President & his Lady.
Charity, Rotary Club and Round Table Functions
- Arrive in plenty of time so he can finalise details with you and include any late amendments
- Master of Ceremonies
- Group Organisation Controller
- Advise on etiquette and protocol as appropriate
- Make announcements and introductions
- Assist with the sequencing of activities
- Take responsibility for the smooth running of your event
- Support your guest speakers
- Ensure the comfort of your guests as much as possible;
Birthday Parties, Bar Mitzvahs and Anniversaries
- Liaise with the caterers, photographer, musicians, and any other important suppliers
- Organise and supervise the receiving line
- Organise and supervise which ever mode of entrance for the Bat Mitzvah/Bar Mitzvah (Jewish)
- Announce and introduce whoever is saying Grace before meals
- Announce the Host for Welcome speech
- Introduce and announce speeches and toasts
- Announce dancing
- Announce and organise the cutting of the cake
- Assist in any other duties or requests required by the client
Cocktail Parties, Civic Lunches and Banquets
- Arrive in plenty of time so he can finalise details with you and include any late amendments
- Liaise with you to discuss your ideas and schedule
- Advise on etiquette and protocol as appropriate
- Assist with the sequencing of activities
- Give advice for announcements and supporting words
- Take responsibility for the smooth running of your event
- Make announcements and introductions
- Support your guest speakers
- Ensure the comfort of your guests as much as possible
Award Ceremonies and Conferences
- Liaise with the conference organiser
- Liaise with the venue representative
- Ensure that the PA equipment is ready and in working order for the speakers
- Ensure that the lighting is at the correct level as requested by the client
- If a VIP reception is required then ensure that this is arranged as per your wishes
- Announce the commencement of the conference at the appropriate time
- Announce and introduce any guest speakers or VIP guests who may be speaking
- Ensure that the conference runs to the times pre-agreed with the organiser
- Announce at the pre-determined time any comfort breaks or meal breaks
Official Openings or Product Launches
- Have a meeting / meetings with the launch team.
- Get a running order and script.
- Attend the dress rehearsal if required.
- Get to the venue early.
- Make your introduction memorable.
- Build up to the moment of unveiling.
- Let the product and company shine.
- Assist with the question time if needed and possibly ask one an obvious questions like “Why have you launched this product?”
- Maximize the publicity.
If you have any questions or would like to make a booking, then please either contact Peter Minney or Tony Appleton direct 07935 185354 or 07802 250477, or complete the enquiry form in the contact us section of the website.
