In the video you will see a toastmaster at a wedding, competitions and wedding moments, but this is a small part of what I do in the festive program and it is impossible to fit everything that I can as a toastmaster into a small video, and if you watch everything in the video, you will not be interested on the wedding day, especially since all competitions are discussed with the organizers and you yourself choose what your holiday will be like. Youthful and cheerful or respectable and sedate, classic or extraordinary.
I am sure that my vast experience will allow you to realize all your wishes at your holiday, and the video is only a more complete introduction. The video is short and won't take much time.
Video. Toastmaster Dmitry Gorbunov.
The Toastmaster's wedding video page contains several video clips.
The video may seem small and not very comprehensive to you, but I’ll tell you straight, I watched similar materials from my colleagues several times and was simply tired!!! I understand that if you are looking for me on the Internet, this is not the first video, and perhaps not the last. Why bother you? And for those who saw my participation in the holidays, advertising is no longer needed. The famous American impresario Yurek said: The viewer should leave the performance slightly unsatisfied, I agree with him. Well, if you are interested in a more detailed version, then please.
Not the Hermitage - so the Russian Museum
However, the capital’s authorities are not at all innovators in museum weddings. Other Russian cities, such as Krasnoyarsk and Saratov, also offer wedding tours. However, registration itself still remained the domain of the registry office.
As for St. Petersburg, where museums are located literally at every step, there is plenty to roam around. However, private events in the main museum, the Hermitage, are vetoed. Back in 2003, its director Mikhail Piotrovsky stated at his online conference that it is prohibited to hold private events in the Hermitage. And nothing has changed since then. As the press service of the State Hermitage explained to NG, all events held in the museum are related to science or art - concerts at the Hermitage Theater or scientific conferences, for example. And although after such events, buffets are often organized on the Hermitage grounds for specially invited guests, it is impossible to simply come from the street and order a banquet in the Hermitage.
But the management of the Russian Museum confirmed that the possibility of holding corporate events on the basis of the museum exists. The Marble Palace, which is part of the museum complex (built by order of Catherine II in 1768–1785 by the architect Rinaldi), is dedicated for these purposes - its halls can accommodate a large number of guests. However, the NG correspondent was unable to clarify the conditions for holding such events and the cost of such events: the director of the museum, Vladimir Gusev, who had this information, was unavailable.
“Our status does not allow us to organize any corporate events for the purpose of making a profit,” explains Tatyana Pchelyanskaya, scientific secretary of the State Museum of History of St. Petersburg (Peter and Paul Fortress). – We cannot rent out the territories of the Peter and Paul Fortress that belong to the city property management committee. This is possible only with the permission of the committee, and it gives it in exceptional cases, for example on public holidays. A private individual cannot order a banquet or party in Petropavlovka. True, there are cafes on the territory of the fortress, but they are also run by KUGI.”
And one more note about video clips.
I have a lot of friends who are musicians, artists of original genres, who work with various artists and naturally, they overlap with other presenters. They talk about their communication experience and draw quite specific conclusions about the professionalism of certain stars in the wedding business. I don’t want to impose my opinion, but you can make a cool commercial and at the same time be absolutely nothing like an artist. This is especially true for media stars, film actors and simply famous people. Although KVN players, but only real ones, and not those who talk about themselves. They work great. I crossed paths with him several times when holding corporate parties, one word, well done, but the fees were appropriate.
Do you need a host or toastmaster for a small wedding?
It all depends on the theme and style of the celebration. If the newlyweds prefer a themed wedding, and everyone invited is in the theme (a quest wedding, a rock and roll wedding, a celebration of equestrians on horseback), then there is not much point in having a toastmaster. Usually the newlyweds themselves and their witnesses easily cope with the role of ringleaders.
If there is a small but classic wedding with a loaf, a ransom, theft of the bride’s shoes and a cousin from Syzran as a wedding surprise, then the question of whether a wedding host is needed, even from 20 people, is not worth it at all. Of course you need it! Even if the bride and groom are going to squeeze the celebration into a narrow time frame.
You just have to understand that the host or toastmaster is unlikely to agree to travel to the wedding for less than 3 hours. The presenters' script is prepared in advance, and its implementation takes some time. Toastmaster for an hour is a very rare occurrence.
Toastmaster at a home wedding - a warm family atmosphere
Artistic people are flexible in their professional fields. They are sensitive to the needs of a specific customer and will easily adapt to the style of your celebration. It all depends on the experience and personal qualities of the one who will make your wedding homely, cozy, or vice versa – bright and colorful.
What I wanted to reflect as a wedding host on video.
My video material to reflect the general mood of the wedding evening. Conveying the character and mood of the guests, in my opinion, this is very clearly visible. Where there is both fun and moments of romance. Competitions and wedding traditions. Although I repeat, it is not a fact that you will have exactly these competitions. You choose for yourself what is closer to you. We discuss everything and come up with our own ideas, usually. Although you can completely trust my experience and simply relax on your wedding day, have fun with your guests, and not perform “heavy duties.” I wrote this for a reason. Each couple wants to celebrate this event in their own way, (I’ll share my observations) some say, “Dmitry, just don’t bother us, let the guests have fun, do what you want with them, and we’ll relax; some, on the contrary, take a very active position and plan participation in all my endeavors. Each person is individual and I make every effort and experience to find an approach to each guest, and especially to the newlyweds. Vedas, I know how everyone is waiting for this event, preparing, reading, watching, how can you have a bad wedding after this.
Not harmful tips on how to choose a good host or toastmaster for a wedding
To find a good and cheerful toastmaster in 2022 to conduct a wedding, newlyweds should bother searching as early as possible. The schedule of truly talented characters is similar to the schedule of a cool hairdresser - make an appointment six months in advance . In addition, think in advance what questions to ask the toastmaster at the first meeting in order to understand whether this is the right person for your celebration: the range of services and their cost, options for holding scenarios, what traditions he supports at the wedding, how the musical arrangement of the celebration will take place, etc. d.
Discuss in detail the competition program, gifts for contestants, congratulatory and gift queue, dance of the newlyweds, loaf and other important points
Of course, most of the interesting things will be hidden in order to surprise the bride and groom too. Be sure to stipulate unacceptable points - excessive promotion to drink, pressure on guests if they do not want to participate in the program, bearded or too vulgar competitions and similar nonsense. Taboos on certain things will help avoid conflicts and misunderstandings. This will make the wedding truly cozy, sincere and solemn.
Strange wedding competitions from presenters. Is it always funny?
Pay attention to his manner of communication, how in detail he asks about the guests and the style of the wedding, whether he is interested in the venue, how he reacts to criticism and comments.
Additional video from the wedding at the meeting with the toastmaster.
If you would like to become more fully acquainted with my work, we can meet, usually I meet where it is convenient for you and on your laptop, I will bring a more detailed video about me as a toastmaster. We will be able not only to watch, but also to talk; anyway, personal communication cannot be replaced by any advertising materials, photographs or videos. In any case, it is always advisable to meet with any person involved in your wedding. Yes, it will take more time, but a wedding doesn’t happen every day. I especially recommend meeting with the toastmaster, photographer, cameraman, florists and designers, be sure to see the cars, stylist-make-up artist, hairdresser, I already wrote about all these points in other topics, on other pages of my site, but suddenly you didn’t read there. Well, it seems that's it. Watch the video. Your toastmaster for the wedding, Dmitry Gorbunov.
Animator for children at a wedding
A separate type of host can be considered a children's animator for little wedding guests. Usually, adults invited with their children suffer from the fact that they have nothing to occupy the children during the feast. All attention is focused on the bride and groom, on witnesses and parents, and children are often left to their own devices. To make the wedding memorable for them too (and not at all a sickeningly boring event full of drunk adults), give the guys a room in the banquet hall or a separate table if the wedding is taking place outdoors.
Let them be entertained by pirates, princesses, Luntiki and Fixies. The kids will have their own competitions and treats
But ask the animators and host to combine their performance a couple of times so that the children do not feel like they are on a “desert island” and are imbued with the joy of the wedding day.
Children's animators for a wedding - a gift for little guests
What does the success of a wedding depend on?
The wedding is organized with the obligatory consideration of the components of success:
- Subject. A couple in love determines the thematic direction of the celebration . Take into account the theme of the wedding and the location of the event. Outdoor celebrations and restaurant banquets are organized differently.
- Scenario . Draw up a rough schedule for the celebration. They also decide whether they will carry out the bride price or refuse this part. Be sure to plan rituals, competitions and other stages of the festive event.
- Entertainment . It is recommended to invite artists or a DJ, because music will be an important component of the celebration. You can also invite fire show performers and dancers. It is recommended to take into account the financial capabilities, interests and wishes of the invitees.
- Musical accompaniment . It is recommended to decide on the direction of the music for the celebration. Be sure to take into account the age groups of guests and the features of the upcoming holiday.
Such principles for holding a wedding are considered important.
Wedding without toastmaster
The future spouses must successfully cope with the assigned tasks, because the wedding will be their holiday.
Tips for organizing an interesting celebration
The invitees should be satisfied with the level of organization of the festive event. If the bride and groom are planning to leave for a wedding walk and photo shoot, the guests will need something to do. Interesting options for guests to spend time:
- quest aimed at finding walking newlyweds;
- Conducting a separate photo shoot for guests (for this you will need to invite a second photographer);
- holding an unusual lottery or auction with the provision of small gifts;
- organizing master classes taking into account the hobbies and wishes of the invited people;
- creation of a wish zone ;
- holding board games .
The upcoming wedding should be memorable and interesting for those invited. It is advisable to come up with “highlights” for the upcoming holiday.
Hold a wedding without a toastmaster
Interesting options for an original wedding :
- performing the first dance of the newlyweds to rock music, mixes of musical compositions or a children's song;
- organization of unusual flash mobs (creative, dance) with mandatory preliminary rehearsals for participants;
- games and competitions that will be of interest to guests.
A wedding without a toastmaster will be interesting and memorable if the guests are busy and involved in what is happening. Be sure to take into account the age and interests of the invited and future spouses. Preparing for a wedding requires responsibility, even if the lovers refuse the services of a toastmaster.
