I can provide support and a calming influence to the bridal party throughout your ‘Special Day’ , as a Wedding  Toastmaster is there to ensure that the members of your bridal party who have roles to fulfil during the reception do so in the right order and without any of those  ‘Embarrassing Moments’.

With so much to do on the day, you only get one shot to get it right, so it’s vital that things should run according to plan on the big day. When organising your wedding you don’t want to spend the day with one eye on a clock at all times, but it is essential that somebody does.

I am all about working with Bridal couples who want to create something very special for their friends and families to enjoy on their Wedding Day. We work very closely with you to make sure that your wedding planning is a stress free as we can make it. 

Although based in Essex, I am quite happy to travel and love working on 'Destination Weddings'

And now for something quite unique in East Anglia, you can book me for either Toastmaster or DJ or both..

Here are some of the benefits to having me,  Gavin Vaclavik, The Harwich Toastmaster,  at Your wedding.

As your Toastmaster I can, if required  be on hand for your actual Wedding service to help out with buttonholes, make any announcements etc, work with your Vicar, Registrar to make sure that everything is running smoothly and is just how you planned it.

With so much to do on the day, you only get one shot to get it right, so it’s vital that things should run according to plan on the big day. When organising your wedding you don’t want to spend the day with one eye on a clock at all times, but it is essential that somebody does.

As a Professionally trained Toastmaster  and a DJ with over 30 years experience, I will be in the enviable position of getting to know you & your guests quite well during the Formal part of your “Special Day”. This will then allow me to tailor the music later in the evening to make sure that your evening reception is a roaring success and memorable.

As a Wedding Toastmaster I wear ceremonial clothes & am trained in the correct wedding etiquette and protocol. 

This all adds to the style and splendour of any wedding. Experience in dealing with formal occasions brings my Wedding Toastmaster’s skills in to play, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of your wedding reception, which includes lots of smiles & memorable photos!

I can Look after any of your guests that may have special needs, such as the elderly or disabled.

I can provide support and a calming influence to the bridal party throughout your ‘Special Day’ .  Your Wedding  Toastmaster is there to ensure that the members of your bridal party who have roles to fulfil during the reception do so in the right order and without any of those  ‘Embarrassing Moments’.

Wedding Toastmaster duties include:

– Meet to discuss all aspects of your wedding plans

– Advise on  wedding etiquette and customs

– Assist the speakers with their speeches, build their confidence & make them smile!

– Greet your wedding guests at the reception

– Work closely with the wedding photographer

– Help with your wedding videographer

– Liaise with your wedding caterers

– Organize your wedding receiving line and announce wedding guests

– inform  your wedding guests of where to leave their gifts

– Make wedding guests aware of the seating plan

- Announce the  wedding couple and escort them to the top table

– Read wedding cards and other messages, if required

– Organize and announce the cutting of the wedding cake

– Announce the wedding toasts and the speakers

– Assist the Bride & Groom in the presenting of special gifts or bouquets

– Announce and escort the couple from the top table

– Check the arrangements for the evening

– Carry out all those other unseen tasks that make your wedding memorable