Toastmaster Shiv

Recently, I did a 3-day wedding in 2 different locations. The wedding included a Sangeet night, a Hindu ceremony, reception and civil ceremony. I really enjoyed getting to know the guests and acting as a host for the Sangeet, and as Toastmaster for all the other ceremonies.

Young, Energetic, Professional, Engaging, Organised

I am proud of becoming one of the youngest Asian Toastmasters in the UK, and an Associate Member of the Toastmasters & Master of Ceremonies Federation

Book early for the services you require. Don't leave things to the last minute, because you may risk not getting exactly what you want.

Name places at the reception - they can be so important and can leave such a great impression!

I will always discuss with the couple in detail, around a month to two weeks prior to the big day, the current schedule and realistic running times. It's the smallest details I will always try to tease out - e.g. how the couple want to be announced once married, do they want to ban mobile phones during the ceremony etc. It's these small details that can change everything on the day.

A wedding after-party! Not something I normally do, but I did have fun telling all the guests where to assemble once the party was over - needless to say, I didn't attend myself!

Communication, communication, communication! It is vital to communicate with the couple's main wedding contact/ planner, the DJ, the band, the priest, the venue, the photographer, the videographer etc. The more you communicate throughout, the more chance you have of keeping on schedule!

Book early for the services you require. Don't leave things to the last minute, because you may risk not getting exactly what you want.

The moment after the couple are pronounced married. The elation on so many faces around the room is always a picture of joy!