My main aim as Master of Ceremonies at your wedding is to take the agreed plan and make it work on the day, so that everything runs smoothly and on time and all the announcements are made using the correct etiquette. After all those months of planning and preparation, this is when you want everything to be just right, so that you can relax with your family and friends and let me relieve you of most of the stress.
As a Fellow of the Guild of Professional Toastmasters, I have been trained to the highest standards of the Professional Toastmasters’ Academy. I have an eye for detail and a light touch to ensure that your function, from the arrival of your guests to your first dance together, is enjoyable and memorable for all the right reasons. I am mindful that tact and discretion are called for when considering the requirements and wishes of the modern family, including same-sex or mixed-faith couples, couples with children and divorced parents.
It is very tempting to cut costs and ask a member of your family or a friend to act as your Toastmaster, but it really does pay to have an experienced Master of Ceremonies to guide you through the pitfalls rather than ‘winging it’ on the day.
If you want to discover how I will make your wedding run smoothly and on time, relieving you of most of the stress and leaving you free to relax and enjoy the occasion alongside your guests, please contact me, because I'd love to be the difference that will make your guests talk about your wedding long after you've said: "I Do!".
5 Reviews for John Ashmele Toastmaster
Recommended by 100% of couples
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Tai & Kim, Fanhams Hall, Ware, Hertfordshire
Tai writes: “Thank you for acting as Toastmaster at our wedding: the day went smoothly and without stress, thanks in no small part to the service you provided. Thank you also for helping us to organise the day, with your advice around tradition, etiquette, and timings. Having a Toastmaster was absolutely the right decision for us to make, and I would be happy to recommend you to friends, family, and anyone who is getting married.”
Sent on 11/05/2020
Tai & Kim, Fanhams Hall, Ware, Hertfordshire
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Graham & Katy, Letchworth Hall, Hertfordshire
Graham writes: “We found john to be very professional and friendly; he controlled the crowd very well, kept the wedding to schedule, worked well with hotel staff to ensure our special day was perfect. His own personal toast to us was very heart warming and was commented on by some of our guests as being very emotional. John also liaised with us on the day, guiding us on toasts, gifts and speeches. I would highly recommend this gentleman to anyone having a wedding as our day was perfect and we will be recommending him to our family’s up-coming weddings. John – thank you so much for your services on the day.”
Sent on 11/05/2020
Graham & Katy, Letchworth Hall, Hertfordshire
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Anni & Dale, Heatherden Hall, Iver, Buckinghamshir
Anni writes: “Thank you so much, John, for facilitating our packed wedding day schedule. It was a huge relief knowing that our itinerary was being left in your capable hands. From our preliminary chats, you reassured us of your expertise through your calm nature, traditional etiquette, and the time you invested in us. It was refreshing to see such passion for preserving the traditional role of a Toastmaster. For our fusion Indian/English wedding reception – uniting different cultures – it made perfect sense for us to draw on your services and it was a vital role on the day. Thank you for taking great care of us on our special day John.
Sent on 11/05/2020
Dale and I would highly recommend John if you are in need of a calm and confident gentleman with clear wisdom and experience.”
Anni & Dale, Heatherden Hall, Iver, Buckinghamshire
