Martin Honor - Toastmaster

07/07/2024

I received this message following being Toastmaster and MC for a charity evening in memory of much missed and wonderful family man and gentleman, Graham Watts:
"Just wanted to pass on our thanks to you for being the MC last night. Excellent job.
The evening went very well and was a big success. Overall I think we have raised over 5200 pounds."
The money raised is going to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and the Intensive Care Unit at the Bath Royal United Hospital.

07/07/2024

As a toastmaster I always have to expect the unexpected. At wedding several years ago the speeches started as is traditional with the Father of the Bride, then it was the turn of the Bridegroom. I introduced him, he stood up and was shaking all over and could hardly hold his notes. After a couple of attempts he managed "Ladies and Gentlemen..." and completely froze! His mouth was moving but no words came out!
I got him to sit down and then said something along the lines of:
"Ladies and Gentlemen, as you can see the Bridegroom has been overcome by the emotion of the day. On his behalf I thank you all for coming and making this such a special day. I am sure that later he will do his best to speak to everyone separately."
I proposed the toast to the Bridesmaids and introduced the Best Man.
Later the Bridegroom thanked me and explained that he hated public speaking and hadn't wanted to make a speech in the first place.

15/05/2024

If you have been wondering what hiring a toastmaster can do to enhance your wedding day read this blog by Wedding Exhibitions and Promotions

If you like the idea of having someone to formally guide, announce, and help support your day – a wedding toastmaster could be for you. Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, filled with joy, excitement, and love. However, with so many moving parts and potential hiccups, it can be easy fo...

04/05/2024

I have been a toastmaster since 2017, when I retired from the Civil Service, and have been engaged for the weddings of many couples since then. But why should you engage a toastmaster, don’t they just announce the speeches?
Your Wedding Day is very special, by the time you say “I do” you will probably have spent months and several thousand pounds arranging your dream day. How do you ensure it all happens as you planned it? You want it to be an occasion that you and your guests will remember. There can be hiccups in the best planned events and you need someone who can sort them with the minimum of fuss.
There are several alternatives: leave it to the Best Man or another member of the wedding party, rely on someone your venue provides or engage a professional toastmaster.
Is the first option fair? Members of the wedding party have enough to worry about already, being on time, immaculately dressed, complete with the rings and the speech, and they want to enjoy the day as well.
If the venue provides a member of staff will they be attending on you and your guests whenever you want and need them? Some do engage a professional on your behalf, so be sure to check on what services they provide.
The third option provides you with a dedicated person who is on hand for the whole day. A toastmaster will be at the venue before your guests arrive, direct them to where they need to go, keep them informed about what is happening and when. A toastmaster can help assemble groups ready for photographs, hold your bouquet or drinks if necessary, sort out minor problems without taking them to the couple, and, of course, introduce the speeches and toasts.
All this for less than cost of your wedding cake.

09/03/2024

A new date for the diaries of prospective brides and bridegrooms in the Southampton area: I will be at the Southampton Harbour Hotel, 5 Maritime Walk, Southampton, SO14 3QT for their Wedding Showcase on Sunday 14th April. Please come along and see how this wonderful venue can provide a very special wedding day

03/03/2024

Of possible interest here are photographs of my grandfather, Walter Frank Honor, during his WW1 service with 8 Company, Royal Garrison Artillery in Gibraltar. He served from February 1918 to March 1920 reaching the rank of Lance-bombardier. Subsequently he became an Army Cadet officer, commanding the unit in Portishead, Somerset with the rank of Captain ACF.

02/03/2024

Tomorrow I will be at the Wedding Fair at the King's Court Centre, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. Visit this lovely venue to meet a number of great wedding suppliers that can help to make your special day a perfect one. Find out how hiring a toastmaster takes the stress from wedding party and allows everyone to enjoy the day to its full.

24/02/2024

Next Sunday, 3rd March, I will at The Kings Court Centre, Chandlers Ford for the next Wedding Fayre organised by Wedding Exhibition & Promotions. I will be there along with many other great providers from cake makers to photographers. Come to find out how a Toastmaster will enhance your day.

19/02/2024

On Saturday I was toastmaster for the wedding of a special couple, Kerry and Dan. This was organised at short notice by the wonderful Wedding Wishing Well Foundation, as the bride has a life limiting illness.
Suppliers donated their time to make a truly memorable day that family and friends will remember.







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17/02/2024

Today was a special day as I was toastmaster for the wedding of Kerry, who is suffering from a spreading cancer, and Dan, at the Orangery Suite, Merley, Dorset. The day was organised by the wonderful Wedding Wishing Well Foundation, but it could not not have happened without the generosity of a wide range of suppliers.

Dress - La Boutique Brides
Photographer - Keith Bridle
Florist - A Million Blooms by Millie Rose
Cake - Lorna Parsons
Videographer – Sylvestriss Wedding Films
Day catering – Fired Up BBQ’s
Evening Catering Red Cherry Catering
Entertainment (DJ)– Groom's Dad
Transport Elwood Wedding Hire
Photobooth – Mandy Dowley
Secret Singing Waiters – Bravo Singing Waiters
Hair Stylists & MUA’s Hayley, Emily Bennett,
Décor – Peacock & Gilt
Crockery etc Hire – Hospitality Hire

16/02/2024

Tomorrow is a another "Red Coat Day"! I will be toastmaster for a very special couple - Kerry & Daniel. Look out for my posts on social media tomorrow.

05/02/2024

It is time for another Wedding Fair! On Sunday 11th February I will be at the Royal Maritime Club in Portsmouth at a fair organised by Wedding Exhibition Promotions. If you are getting married in the next few years come along and find out how a professional Toastmaster will enhance your special day.

15/01/2024

Thank you to all the wonderful people who visited me and the other exhibitors at yesterday's Wedding Fayre. More than ever couples are looking to make their Wedding unique rather than have a standard package. Whatever the plan hiring a professional toastmaster will relieve the wedding party of the stress of ensuring the day runs as you want.
With dates still available in 2024 and 2025 contact me to discuss how I can help make your big day a success.

14/01/2024

14/01/2024

First Wedding Fayre of the year.

22/12/2023

I have just received a lovely message from a couple at whose wedding I was toastmaster a few weeks ago: "Just like to say a massive thank you for all your help and hard work on our special day earlier in the month, It was a fantastic day and couldn't have happened without you. So big thank you from me and my wife."

14/10/2023

I received the lovely message below from the couple after being toastmaster at their wedding last Saturday.
"Thank you for being an amazing toastmaster on our wedding day, and you made things run like clock work. Just what we needed as there was no stress."

24/09/2023

Today I am at Guyer's House, Corsham, Wiltshire for their Wedding Showcase event.
Open from now until 2 pm today, with all those suppliers you need to create the perfect day - photographers, cake makers, hair and makeup etc.

17/09/2023

Today I am at the Royal Maritime Hotel in Portsmouth for their Wedding Fayre. Open from 11 until 3. This is an opportunity to meet myself, and other suppliers who can your wedding day extra-special.

05/09/2023

I have just received these photographs from the wedding of Hannah and Chas several weeks ago where I had the pleasure to be their Toastmaster.
Thank you to the happy couple and Jacqui Marie Photography for allowing me to use these photographs.

03/09/2023

For those in the Portsmouth area who are getting married in the next few years come to the Royal Maritime Club, 75-80 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HS on 17th of this month, where I will be exhibiting at their Wedding Fayre.
Entry is free and there will be plenty of suppliers who can make your wedding dreams come true.

08/08/2023

I will be exhibiting at Guyers House Wedding Showcase on 24th September. I you are from the Corsham area and getting married soon come along and meet the suppliers that can make your wedding day even more memorable.

26/07/2023

A wonderful day at The Pear Tree, Purton, where I was toastmaster for the wedding of Hannah and Chas.
A great venue where family and friends of the bride and groom had great time.

26/07/2023

Toastmaster uniform all ready. Where am I going today?

11/06/2023

Wedding Fair today at The Grange from 11 am until 3 pm. Come along to speak to me and other experienced wedding suppliers about making your big day special to you.

10/06/2023

Tomorrow I will be at Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel for their Wedding Fair. Come along between 11 am and 3 pm to see me and many other excellent wedding suppliers who can make your special day an exceptional one.