THE
QUESTIONS WE ARE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED:
Q.
Why do we need a Toastmaster? Isn't that the Best Man's
Job?
Q.
The hotel where the reception is being held say that
they will look after the announcements so that should
be all right, shouldn't it?
Q.
The manager at the reception venue says that he can
include a Toastmaster as part of the package, so why
should we engage you?
Q.
You seem rather expensive, we have spoken to people
who are offering to do it for less.
Q.
I've decided to engage a professional Toastmaster and
now you have told me that you are already engaged that
day. Where do I go now?
Q.
Why
do we need a Toastmaster? Isn't that the Best Man's job?
 A.
The Best Man is there because he is
the best friend of the Bridegroom. The Bridegroom
want's his friend to participate in his big day and
has honoured him by inviting to fulfil the best man's
role. The best man has not been chosen because of
his organisational skills or his experience in looking
after the needs of the wedding party, and the guests.
He is a friend, treat him as one by not placing the
responsibility of ensuring the smooth running of your
big day on his shoulders.
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Q.
The hotel where the reception is being held say that
they will look after the announcements so that should
be all right, shouldn't it?
 A.
This usually means that the Head Waiter
or banqueting manager will try to fit in the Toastmaster
role along side of his other duties. His other duties
are onerous and demanding. He is responsible for ensuring
that the wedding breakfast is served properly. He
will be fully employed supervising his staff, ensuring
that the meal is served correctly. In many cases he
will be the Duty Manager at the hotel with responsibility
for dealing with incidents that occur elsewhere in
the premises. If such an incident occurs during your
wedding breakfast you will, of necessity, be left
to your own resources.
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Q.
The manager at the reception venue says that he can
include a Toastmaster as part of the package, so why
should we engage you?
 A.
If a Toastmaster is provided as part
of the package he will be working for the hotel or
banqueting suite in the same way as the chef, the
waiters and the bar staff. If something goes wrong
his responsibility is the hotel, his employer. An
independent Toastmaster, engaged by you, has no such
allegiance to the hotel. His responsibility is to
you and you alone. You can rely on him to deal with
any problems on your behalf, not as an apologist for
the hotel.
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Q.
You seem rather expensive, we have spoken to people
who offer to do it for less.
 A.
Anyone can buy a red coat and advertise
himself as a Toastmaster. Such an individual may be
good, bad or indifferent. It is an old adage that
you get what you pay for. By engaging George Hudson,
you can rest assured, safe in the knowledge that he
has the training of the Guild of Professional Toastmasters
behind him, that he has officiated at countless weddings
and has many letters of recommendation from satisfied
clients.
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Q.
I've decided to engage a professional Toastmaster and
now you have told me that you are already engaged that
day. Where do I go now?
A.
As a member of the Guild of Professional
Toastmasters, I have access to all of the other members
of the Guild and the dates of their engagements. If
, unhappily I am not available on the date of your
wedding, I will find a professional Toastmaster who
is and I will put him in touch with you.
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These
are questions I am most frequently asked. If there are
any you have, that I haven't answered here, please feel
free to get in touch and I
will be most happy to help.
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