The Midlands Toastmaster

Peter King, The Midlands Toastmaster, brings over 40 years of experience in the hospitality and leisure industry as a DJ, Presenter, and Compere. A proud member of the Executive Guild of Toastmasters, Peter combines calm authority with genuine warmth, humour, and a welcoming attitude. His services are available across Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, and the West Midlands, and he is willing to travel further afield. Peter officiates at all types of weddings, including English, Asian, and LGBTQ+, ensuring each special day is perfectly orchestrated. He meets with clients before the wedding to discuss their needs and arrangements. Services Offered - Peter will be at the venue an hour before your families and guests arrive and will liaise with the venue staff to confirm all arrangements are in place. - He works closely with photographers and videographers, assisting with confetti and bouquet throws, and capturing all those special moments. - Peter welcomes and greets your families and guests at the reception, directing them to designated rooms and handling any cards or gifts as required. - He keeps your guests well informed of the proceedings throughout the day. Peter will escort the Bride and Groom to meet with the registrars and assist with the wedding ceremony. He will call and escort everyone to the Wedding Reception and organise the receiving line if required. At the start of the Wedding Breakfast, he will invite all the guests to stand and cheer as the happy couple enter the room. He will announce the serving of the meal and circulate the guest book. He will announce the speeches, read out any special messages, and pass on any gifts or flowers. He will announce the cutting of the cake at the Wedding Breakfast or the Evening Reception and invite your photographer, videographer, and guests to gather round for those memorable pictures. Peter will then invite all guests to stand whilst he escorts the Bride and Groom from the reception. At the Evening Reception, Peter will invite the Bride and Groom to take to the dance floor for their first dance and introduce any other special dances as required. Peter is on hand throughout the day to ensure that the day progresses as you planned and dreamt it would. Your Wedding Day is a very special occasion, not just one day but a lifetime of cherished memories.