Highland Toastmaster & Highland Wedding MC

Highland Toastmaster & Highland Wedding MC


Highland Toastmaster, Brian is diligent, compassionate and fully committed to your needs.
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As a Toastmaster and Highland Wedding MC I am pretty well experienced in delivering Wedding MC services. Brian sets high standards for himself which is evident as he performs his Toastmastering Duties. Not only does he create a strong sense of occasion, but also brings along well developed management skills. Brian is also a successful Public Speaker and has been involved in training professional a

nd business clients in the art of effective communications. Brian will travel to anywhere in the world and is available for:

Traditional Western/ Asian/ Same S*x/ Civil Weddings, award ceremonies, charity balls, Burns Suppers, dinner dances, cocktail parties, exhibitions, launches, graduations, openings, anniversaries, ladies evenings, auctions, wedding fayres, catwalks and raffles. References and testimonials can be given on request.

Ready to remember."May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rain fall softly ...
10/11/2024

Ready to remember.

"May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rain fall softly upon your fields until we meet again, And may God hold you in the hollow of His hand."

To those who are tackling the 49th Marine Corps Marathon tomorrow in and around Washington D.C USA - I wish you all the ...
26/10/2024

To those who are tackling the 49th Marine Corps Marathon tomorrow in and around Washington D.C USA - I wish you all the best of luck.



Ran 7 of those bad boys and I do miss the week long trip, including the Marathon, across the pond.

Now that we are over 2 years since I was running, I loved my involvement in the planning and ex*****on of the taking 10 injured service people, and veterans to Washington DC USA to run and once, cycle the Marine Corps Marathon. Some 56 new folks were introduced to said trips!

Some points to note:

I continue my charity work not just as the Branch Fundaraising Manager for but also as part of the Fuze Foundation from my wedding couples, they donate some of the fee to Beatson and Alzemers Scotland Charites. Every funeral I undertake as a Celebrant, £20 of my fee goes to the Fuze Foundation. Assists those who need a celebrant.

2022/23 - My 50th overall Marathon and the last one that I ran. Took 10 folks to DC. Raising over £14k and £4k was donated to SSAFA Perth and Kinross from that particular team.

2020/21 – Donated £1000+ to the Allied Forces Foundation. Ran the 2 times 26.2-mile marathons in Scotland during the pandemic period.

2019 - Donated £900 of my Toastmaster Business money to various charities.

2019 - Raised circa £14,000 for 43rd Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) with circa £1,000+ donated to Legion Scotland

2019 - Raised circa £5,000 for SSAFA. Donations by being the main Branch Fundraiser and running the Perth Half Marathon (post BROKEN back skiing accident!)

2019 - Planned and executed the AFF Regimental Gala Dinner night. No fee.

2018 - Donated £750 of Toastmaster Business money to various charities.

2018 – Helped the Perth & Kinross Branch be awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) an MBE for groups.

2018 - Raised circa £11,000 for MCM and an additional £2,000 donated to Erskine Homes. Plus $3,000 donated to AFF.

2018 - Raised circa £5,000 for SSAFA. Donations by being the main Branch Fundraiser and running the Stirling Marathon & Perth Half Marathon. Run the Big Brew Up, raised circa £250.

2018 - Planned and executed the AFF Regimental Gala Dinner night. No fee
2017 - Donated £750 of Toastmaster Business money to various charities.

2017 - Raised circa £10,000 for MCM and an additional £4,500 donated to SSAFA. Plus $3,000 donated to AFF.

2017 - Raised circa £5,000 for SSAFA. Donations by being the main Branch Fundraiser and running the Perth Half Marathon and 5km back-to-back. Run the Big Brew Up at Perth & Kinross Council HQs circa £300.

2016 - Assumed the role as SSAFA P&K main branch fundraiser. Run the Big Brew Up at QBP circa £500.

2015 - SSAFA Case Worker since. Run the Big Brew Up, raised circa £500.

2013 & 14 - Before SSAFA I raised over £2,000 for the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF).

Been an executive member of SSAFA Perth & Kinross branch for the last 7 years. MC for the SSAFA Scotland - Scottish Resources Conferences and Dinners twice.

Actively signpost needy veterans and their families that require assistance.

I reckon am not far off having raised just short of £100,000 over the years.

3 military veterans at the The Scottish Wedding ShowFrom left to right.......John Hart Feeney , then its the smartest on...
20/10/2024

3 military veterans at the The Scottish Wedding Show

From left to right.......

John Hart Feeney , then its the smartest one oot o' the three of them and then its Alasdair Henderson

18/10/2024
The "Beast" BMW X4M Competiton is getting a wee rest over this weekend as I am utilising my "auld git, free Bus Pass" lo...
18/10/2024

The "Beast" BMW X4M Competiton is getting a wee rest over this weekend as I am utilising my "auld git, free Bus Pass" lol

Saturday - it's the Highland Toastmaster & Highland Wedding for a wedding Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Association of Scottish Toastmasters

Sunday - its Brian Baxter - Humanist Celebrant with the Fuze Foundation attending the SECC in Glasgow for The Scottish Wedding Show 1000 till 1330 hours. Fuze Foundation Humanist Celebrants with Fuze Ceremonies

A wee edit - just to put all this into perspective:Up here in Scotland. It's pretty tough if you want to make a career o...
15/10/2024

A wee edit - just to put all this into perspective:

Up here in Scotland. It's pretty tough if you want to make a career of being a Toastmaster. There are only about a dozen "Red Coat wearing folks" here.

Not all are affiliated to an organisation but are free lancing.
Most though are pretty good at their craft. Like everything, some not so good!

Sadly, there are only about say 6 venues in Scotland that employ a Toastmaster full time at their weddings. Some examples being: The Dalmahoy, The Balmoral, Carlowrie, Ingliston, Virgin Edinburgh to name some.

All it takes is for one wedding coordinator, hotel manager or General Manger to say "no more external weddings MCs are required" for those venues to stop using the service. Afterall, it is they (the hotel) that are paying us!

There is often a misunderstanding about the role of a Professional Scottish Toastmaster at a Wedding and there are some venues that try and discourage you from hiring one, because they say they include it in their package. That's cool and that's their perspective.

So why would you want the additional expense of hiring an ‘independent’ professionally trained Toastmaster, when someone from your venue is offered as an alternative?

A Professional Scottish Toastmaster differs from a venue MC, by providing help and guidance, if required, in the build-up to your special day, because they are independent, their interest is your interest, they concentrate on you, to ensure your day runs the way you have planned and dreamt it, where a venue MC, will, generally make announcements and corral guests, but aren’t personal to the Bride & Groom/ Same S*x Couple.

So how will you know that the Professional Scottish Toastmaster you hire, has the training and expertise to make your Wedding that special day you have dreamed of?

Most Professional Toastmasters will have attended formal training at a Toastmaster training school and will likely be affiliated to the Association of Scottish Toastmasters or another one, such as the many organisations in England. By being affiliated and a member of a Toastmaster Association, your Toastmaster MUST have Public Liability Insurance, which will be a requirement of most venues.

Being a member of a Professional Toastmaster Association with many members will ensure, that in the event of illness or accident, your Toastmaster will be able to call upon a colleague to cover him/her and avoid spoiling your special day.

Because they are independent, Toastmasters will all charge slightly differently depending on requirements, but a guide would be somewhere from £400+

Why is it so expensive? The Toastmaster in normal circumstances will leave their home at say 10 am in order to get to your venue. They will be there, performing their duties, no less than 1 hour before any guests arrive, and up to and including the 1st Dance - circa 8 pm/ 8.30 pm. It's a long day, working as your Toastmaster, hence the starting price!

I provide Toastmaster and Celebrant services for weddings.




Never the two together at the same wedding am afraid. This is due to the legal license to marry in Scotland.
Must be separate events due to caveats of the license.

https://fuzeceremonies.co.uk/.../portfolio.../brian-baxter/

https://www.scottishtoastmasters.com/brian-baxter.../

Bio Update:Brian Baxter has witnessed and ably assisted with well over 1000+ Wedding Ceremonies across the Highlands and...
08/10/2024

Bio Update:

Brian Baxter has witnessed and ably assisted with well over 1000+ Wedding Ceremonies across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, particularly so when delivering his Highland Wedding Master of Ceremonies (Toastmaster/ MC) provision. Brian is a highly skilled public speaker and has a Robert Burns recital gift. He has an impressive Master of Ceremonies CV. Some clients have said that he is “the calm in the storm”.

He takes great joy in witnessing the freedom that a Humanist Ceremony gives to his clients, making the occasion even more memorable for the newlyweds, family and guests. He is passionate about creating and delivering dignified and meaningful funeral ceremonies too.

In 2020 he decided to study for and gain the Diploma in Public Speaking and Humanist Ceremonies with UKCAPSA. After completing the diploma, he was "chuffed tae bits" when he was asked to become a Humanist Celebrant with the Fuze Foundation and Fuze Ceremonies. Delivering his first ever legal wedding ceremony in September 2020.

Brian married Val in 1989. They have one son. When not delivering weddings, vow renewals, baby naming and funeral services, Brian and Val like to take exotic Cruise Ship holidays, tae the sun!

Since age 16, Brian has had a staggering 40+ years military experience. At age 40, he took some time out from the military, ran a pub for a spell and worked in the Chamber of Commerce, Dundee, as a manager delivering learning & development to clients in a variety of age groups. He also had a 3-year period working for Local Government, as Team Leader of an Anti-Social Behaviour Team! It was back full time with the military again in 2010, and he retired fully from the army in July 2023. He says - "because it was time to use the "bus pass!"

These past working experiences and life skills gained have aided him in developing his consulting, listening, and toned communication skills, ensuring that he always listens to his clients & guides them in their aspiration to create a unique, special, unforgettable, dignified, touched with fun, a bit of witty banter and a truly personal ceremony.

Brian is by far, one of the smartest dressed male celebrants in Scotland. Owning more kilts and trews than a kilt shop, and more dress suits than any high street clothing outlet!

Brian will travel from his home in Scone to conduct your ceremony anywhere in Scotland. Please be aware though that this may involve additional fuel, accommodation and/ or travel costs in order to do so. Just ask.

Fuze Foundation
Humanist Celebrants with Fuze Ceremonies

It was great tae be "cutting aboot" with Scottish Toastmaster Alexander Fraser today at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Associat...
28/09/2024

It was great tae be "cutting aboot" with Scottish Toastmaster Alexander Fraser today at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Association of Scottish Toastmasters

Toastmaster for this evening!
01/06/2024

Toastmaster for this evening!

Today, its WEDDING MCTo officiate at the wedding between Nayla and Brandon.Celebrant -  from Humanist Celebrants with Fu...
24/05/2024

Today, its WEDDING MC

To officiate at the wedding between Nayla and Brandon.

Celebrant - from Humanist Celebrants with Fuze Ceremonies
Amanda - Coorie

Brian Baxter - Professional Toastmaster, Announcer & Master of Ceremonies says:

"A wedding is a highlight in most people's lives, a time when families come together to celebrate, when people are understandably anxious. Everyone wants the “Great Day” to go without a hitch, particularly the parents and, of course, the Bride and Groom/Same S*x Couple.

It is my professional responsibility to ensure that the wedding reception is conducted with due attention to protocol and free the banqueting staff to concentrate on the catering arrangements.

Adding a Traditional, Highland, and Colourful touch to the wedding, Provide Peace of Mind for Bride, Bride Groom, Parents, and Guests.



https://www.scottishtoastmasters.com/brian-baxter-scottish-toastmaster/

Me, Santa - Richard Gray and our tall but handsome looking, whisky lad - Alexander Fraser 👌            not sure about   ...
20/03/2024

Me, Santa - Richard Gray and our tall but handsome looking, whisky lad - Alexander Fraser 👌

not sure about

Association of Scottish Toastmasters Prestonfield House

Tallest at the front, short arses at the back!Just some of the Association of Scottish Toastmasters at the The Master Ch...
14/03/2024

Tallest at the front, short arses at the back!

Just some of the Association of Scottish Toastmasters at the The Master Chefs of Great Britain 40th Anniversary Dinner at Prestonfield House March 2024.



Highland Toastmaster & Highland Wedding MC Richard Gray Richard Morris Alexander Fraser Richard Patten

Picture credit - Camerashy Photography

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