Eric Gill Wedding Toastmaster's Blog (4)

Eric Gill The Wedding Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies.



History of Toastmasters.



The history of the Toastmaster is in many ways shrouded in mystery, as very little documentation has survived. It is known that there have been Keepers of the Wine and in ancient times, the controller of the wine was called the Arbiter Bibendi; it was these who dictated the flow and service of whatever beverage was being served to the gathering.



However there is evidence that… Continue

Make a Best Mans Speech



Standing behind the groom as he waits for his bride in the altar is what a best man normally does. But added to this very simple task comes a not so effortless one - the best man speech.



In a wedding, the speech of the best man is one of the most anticipated parts of the program. Of course, it won't be complete without best man speech jokes to provide the formal celebration with a touch of laid back and fun atmosphere. But how do you exactly define… Continue

What Is Modern Wedding Etiquette?



Debrett's Explain..



The wedding season is upon us and here at Debrett's we are frequently asked: what is modern wedding etiquette? Etiquette is constantly evolving and many traditions and conventions don't fit comfortably into the wedding day. Many brides and grooms are throwing the rulebook out of the window in the desire to have the wedding day that they want, rather than one that convention created.



Does this mean that… Continue

Frequently asked questions for Wedding Receptions



There can be many questions, and the list grows all the time. I have tried to anticipate some of your thoughts, but if you have any specific ones I haven’t thought of, please, just ask.



Q We had not thought about having a Toastmaster at our Wedding, are Toastmasters becoming more popular, and why?



Toastmasters at Wedding Receptions have increased over the recent years, This being due to Bride and… Continue