Asian Wedding Celebration at Grosvenor House London

September 25, 2023 By WebMaster

Wedding Toastmaster For a Asian Wedding Celebration at Grosvenor House, London

I was hired as a wedding toastmaster for a a wonderful Asian wedding celebration at Grosvenor House. There was a live band with star singer J-Sol. Such a privilege, as always.

Are you looking for a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies Near You?

Are you organising an Asian wedding in or near London? Are you looking for an experienced Asian wedding toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC? If you are, contact Richard Birtchnell today.

If you want to learn more about what a Toastmaster duties are, click the link.

Asian Wedding at Hilton Syon Park August 2022

December 5, 2022 By WebMaster

Wedding Toastmaster For Asian wedding at Hilton Syon Park

I attended a beautiful Asian wedding at the Hilton Syon Park in Isleworth, with a full day of ceremonies and celebrations. Catering was done by Ragasan. DJ Kabir of Kudos. I just love my job. As always a privilege.

Are you looking for a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies Near You?

Are you organising an Asian wedding in or near London? Are you looking for an experienced Asian wedding toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC? If you are, contact Richard Birtchnell today.

If you want to learn more about what a Toastmaster duties are, click the link.

Walima Ceremony at Syon Park Walled Garden

November 7, 2022 By WebMaster

Walima Ceremony at Syon Park Walled Garden

I attended a Walima ceremony at Syon Park Walled Garden with 600 guests as the toastmaster and master of ceremonies. Many wonderful family group pictures, lovely speeches, all elegantly staged and, as ever a privilege to participate.

Are you looking for a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies Near You?

Are you organising an Asian wedding or walima in London? Are you looking for an experienced Asian wedding toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC? If you are, contact Richard Birtchnell today.

If you want to learn more about what a Toastmaster duties are, click the link.

Asian Wedding at The Savoy Hotel London February 2022

March 7, 2022 By WebMaster

I attended an Asian wedding at the Savoy over the weekend as the official wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies … stylish, spectacular and fun… as always a privilege to play my part.

Asian Wedding Savoy Hotel London : The mandap and decor in place, ready to receive 250 guests

Asian Wedding Savoy Hotel London : Hindu ceremony underway

Asian Wedding Savoy Hotel London : Congratulations

Asian Wedding Savoy Hotel London : Party time, with Ritzy’s Dips Danjal

Are you looking for a Wedding Toastmaster in London?

Are you organising an Asian wedding in London? Are you looking for an experienced wedding toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC? If you are, contact Richard Birtchnell today.

Punjabi Hindu Wedding Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5

July 5, 2021 By WebMaster

Wedding Toastmaster at West London Wedding Venue : Hilton Heathrow

Back in August 2019, I acted as a wedding Toastmaster for a Punjabi Hindu wedding at the Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5. Colourful, elegant and fun. Such a privilege.

Ready for celebrations

Groom and entourage (Barat) assemble outside

Ready for Hindu ceremony

Lord Ganesh

Couple walk round the fire

Family photos at the mandap

Selfie with young guests

Cake to be cut

Dance floor and DJ ready

Sweetheart table ready

First dance

Are you looking for a Wedding Toastmaster in London?

We are slowly moving back to a time where events will be allowed to open. Are you organising a wedding in London? Are you looking for an experienced wedding toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC? If you are, contact Richard Birtchnell today.

Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019

June 7, 2021 By WebMaster

Wedding Toastmaster at Top London Wedding Venue : The Natural History Museum

Back in September 2019 I was privileged to act as a wedding toastmaster and MC for a wedding celebration at one of London’s top wedding venues, The Natural History Museum. This is one of my favourite venues. I cannot wait to get back there! Fingers crossed!

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Hall ready to receive 450 guests

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With Becki Bishop of Flocoflowers who staged a stunning display throughout

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Hall ready, after just one hour after closing to the public

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Beautiful decor, graceful ambience

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Guests will have a whale of a time

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Creative cake presentation

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Bride and Groom make their entrance

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3 speakers

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With DJ Chonkx from Kudos

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Blue Whale looks ready to eat everyone

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Muslim Wedding at Addington Palace Croydon 2019

August 3, 2020 By WebMaster

Wedding Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies

Back in August of last year, I was hired as a wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies for a Muslim wedding at Addington Palace in Croydon. It began with smoke to accompany the arrival of the groom on his horse and ended with aerobatic fireworks from Aerosparx motor gliders.

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Microphone test and ready for action

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The Bride’s family ladies ready to greet the Groom’s

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The Bride’s family gentlemen ready to greet the Groom’s

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The Groom sets off on horse

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Colourful smoke as Groom arrives

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The hall at Addington Palace is ready for Nikah (Muslim wedding)

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300 guests seated for Nikah

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Marquee ready for celebrations. Large LED screen

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Sofa on stage ready for couple

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The Groom enters with family

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The Bride enters with father

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The couple on stage

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Dhol players ready

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The dancing gets underway

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Myself with bride’s family at the end of a long happy day and as always a privilege to participate.

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience as a wedding Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for Asian weddings (Muslim, Hindu and Sikh). Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.

Indian Wedding Grand Connaught Rooms 2019

May 11, 2020 By WebMaster

Firstly, in these uncertain times, I hope you and your family are safe and well. Secondly, as large social gatherings are not possible, I have decided to create posts about past event that I have had the privilege to attend and be hired as a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies.

Here I am acting as MC at Indian wedding at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London for Aliza and Nikhil.

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I hope you and your family are safe and well.

Muslim Wedding Victoria & Albert Museum 2019

April 20, 2020 By WebMaster

Back in July of last year I was hired as a wedding Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies for a Muslim wedding celebration at the Victoria & Albert Museum. The first two pictures show the beginning and the end. Other pictures in between show chronological sequence of events of a ‘Night At The Museum’ …

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Welcoming guests at Cromwell Road entrance 6.30pm

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Holding the horses and carriage for bride and groom’s departure at 11pm

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Suppliers can’t access the building until it is clear of the public – that’s about 5.30pm

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Staging, lighting, sound, music, photography, catering, decor and operational staff all wait to enter and have only one hour to set up before guests arrive

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Small civil wedding to start with… close family only. But this will be the FIRST EVER civil ceremony the V&A will ever have allowed having just received their licence.

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Groom awaits Bride

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Bride on her way accompanied by Mum

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The two are joined

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Group photos in the garden

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Couple shots

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Reception begins

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Tables ready in the Raphael cartoon gallery for the dinner

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The only way I can get to see the Mary Quant exhibition during brief downtime

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In front of the St George altarpiece

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Amazing artwork from 15th century made in Spain

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Couple with Mums

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Bride’s Dad makes speech

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Family table

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Couple shot

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Couple prepare to depart

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Horse and carriage awaits

I hope you and your family are safe and well.

Asian Wedding in Mexico Day 3

January 20, 2020 By WebMaster

Day three of the Indian wedding celebrations at Grand Velas Los Cabos, Mexico where I acted as wedding Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC.

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Mandap prepared for Indian wedding ceremony

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Blue sherwani now

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Bridesmaids and Groomsmen make entrance

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Final evening reception. White tie and tails for me

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Ballroom ready for 350 guests

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My ‘Dallas housewives’ still like my accent

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Break dancers

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What could be more bizarre? A Disco ninja… and with this my engagement is over. Now back to London with many happy memories!

See the other 2 Days of the Mexican Indian Wedding

DAY 1 : You can see Day 1 of the Indian Wedding in Mexico here

DAY 2 : You can see Day 2 of the Indian Wedding in Mexico here

Organising an Indian Wedding?

Are You Looking at Hiring a Wedding Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies or MC?

Richard Birtchnell, aka The London Toastmaster, has yeas of experience acting as wedding Toastmaster, Master of Ceremonies and MC for many years. Contact him on 020 7730 3725 to check his availability.

Asian Wedding Celebration at Grosvenor House London

Wedding Toastmaster For a Asian Wedding Celebration at Grosvenor House, London

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Asian Wedding at Hilton Syon Park August 2022

Wedding Toastmaster For Asian wedding at Hilton Syon Park

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Walima Ceremony at Syon Park Walled Garden

Walima Ceremony at Syon Park Walled Garden

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Asian Wedding at The Savoy Hotel London February 2022

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Punjabi Hindu Wedding Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5

Wedding Toastmaster at West London Wedding Venue : Hilton Heathrow

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Natural History Museum Wedding August 2019

Wedding Toastmaster at Top London Wedding Venue : The Natural History Museum

Are you looking for a Wedding Toastmaster in London?

Muslim Wedding at Addington Palace Croydon 2019

Wedding Toastmaster & Master of Ceremonies

Indian Wedding Grand Connaught Rooms 2019

I hope you and your family are safe and well.

Muslim Wedding Victoria & Albert Museum 2019

I hope you and your family are safe and well.

Asian Wedding in Mexico Day 3

See the other 2 Days of the Mexican Indian Wedding

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