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How the police walk

I often officiate weddings for people who are so dedicated to their profession that they invite all their colleagues to the wedding.
And then one day I had the opportunity to officiate a wedding in a police family. You know, law enforcement officers seemed to me to be the most ungrateful public. I’m talking specifically about police officers - because, for example, in the families of former FSB officers, weddings go smoothly: they are difficult people, but they don’t have cheap show-offs. But the fellow police officers I met at work were not very pleasant. I held a wedding with them about four years ago - that’s when representatives of this profession were given a significant increase in salary. And so, the guests of our “police” newlyweds bought the most luxurious suits in their opinion and went to the wedding in expensive cars, taken on credit. “Instead of standing in the parking lot, in their new cars they drove almost onto the veranda where the banquet was taking place.”

Their jokes were exclusively “cop” jokes - about shoulder straps and ranks. The main task was to drink properly, so the program included only toasts and I was not needed at all at this event. They don’t dance on principle - they sit in armchairs, smoke, drink. Their girls and wives are also specific - a policeman cannot marry a lady who does not understand his humor. By the way, in my experience, police officers leave the smallest tips (unlike, again, the same FSB officers).

What are the responsibilities of the presenter?

Most couples have a very distorted idea of the tasks that are assigned to the host at the wedding and which he must perform, and therefore they often recklessly refuse such a service. And it’s completely in vain, since this person will allow you not to be distracted by everyday worries and fully enjoy your holiday. At the same time, unexpected surprises will also await you.

So, a good toastmaster performs the following duties at a wedding celebration:

Draws up a holiday script, develops a turnkey program at the request of the customers (that is, the bride and groom) and coordinates individual entertainment, competitions, etc.
Selects all the necessary equipment, costumes, props, etc. Moreover, if every good presenter usually has an assortment of costumes at his disposal, then the customer buys small details for competitions - the list will be compiled and provided in advance.
On the day of the celebration, checks the readiness of all components and participants. The toastmaster will arrive at the wedding venue earlier than the newlyweds and guests. He will carefully check whether everything is available and in place. If there is no manager or coordinator, then the responsibilities of the toastmaster will include checking seats, cards, etc.
Entertains guests. Sometimes it happens that the newlyweds’ walk around the city or a memorable photo shoot is delayed, and guests begin to arrive at the restaurant before them. In this case, the host meets them, seats them and entertains them until the bride and groom arrive.

My first time

I remember my first wedding well. I was very worried and prepared carefully, I wanted the event to be very gentle and romantic. And so, the groom’s parents and I meet the newlyweds with a loaf of bread. A luxurious white limousine pulls up. I expect a touching bride with a happy smile to come out of it, but then I see: the door opens and a drunken, shabby woman with a limp bouquet in her hand falls out of the car.

You had to see how the newlyweds bit into the loaf: all their faces were covered in salt, crumbs were flying onto their suit and dress - everyone wanted to be the master of the house.

We went into the hall, and then the trash started. I said toasts every five minutes, since the bride and groom asked me to do so, but in the intervals between them, the heroes of the occasion and the guests managed to drink another 2-3 glasses. All my gentle speeches were unnecessary; the guests kept shouting “Bitter!” Then there was the first dance of the young people, which they literally danced passionately. It looked like a drunken orgy.

“After the first dance break, long congratulations began with bitter drunken tears. During this time, the DJ with whom I officiated the wedding that day somehow managed to get drunk to the point of the guests.”

Eventually I was able to move on to the fun part. The competitions were fun, the guests were active, but I literally had to carry some of them on myself. The invitees were getting drunk, but the vodka still didn’t run out. But drunken guests and drunken young people were not enough for me - then a drunken DJ got down to business. He decided that the music was too low and the special effects were not enough, so he turned on the fog machine and speakers at full blast. The hall was so smoky that nothing could be seen at arm's length, and all the guests rushed out into the street, taking with them the accordion player (he was among the guests) and several bottles of vodka with snacks.

There was only me and a drunken DJ left in the hall. I took the remote control away from him, quickly opened all the windows and doors and rushed out into the street to return the guests. But that was not the case: that’s when they started having a real mass celebration!

“The drunken bride sang obscene ditties, her friends cried, as if they were seeing her off on her last journey, the men whistled, the accordion player played, and I ran from guest to guest, trying to bring them all back to the hall.”

The DJ had been drinking and singing songs with the guests for a long time, I was torn to pieces. It seemed that this wedding would never end. But then suddenly fireworks were launched, I was paid for my services, and the guests said that this was the most fun wedding they had ever been to. Although I practically did not participate in the second part of the event, except perhaps for a couple of competitions, which I was still able to hold in the pauses between ditties on the street. After this wedding, I am no longer afraid of anything - it was a real baptism of fire.

What you must discuss with the toastmaster before the wedding

Not a single modern wedding is complete without a professional host, or, more simply, a toastmaster. You plan to invite many or few guests, but in addition to the feast, the wedding will need cultural and entertainment events, without which it is difficult to imagine a wedding at all. The more guests, the more varied the holiday program should be.

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We have already discussed how to choose a toastmaster and what to consider when meeting him for the first time in the article. If you have made your choice, then it’s time to start discussing the stages of the wedding itself.

Advice: the more points you discuss, the more detailed information you provide, the better and calmer your wedding will be.

Start planning your scenario at least a month to 3 weeks in advance. This is the necessary time to have time to compose, prepare, buy and double-check everything. The point is not that you don’t trust the experience and taste of the toastmaster, but because of the many purely individual moments that can ruin the entire scenario in a couple of minutes, disrupt the course of the event, or even cause a huge scandal.

What MUST be discussed:

Holiday decoration. If the wedding is themed, then the appearance of the toastmaster should correspond to this. For example, a toastmaster in a tuxedo at a cowboy-style wedding would look out of place.
Scenario. This is the largest, but most important part of the toastmaster's job. The professional should have examples of the script, photos and videos from the events. A ready-made script is someone’s script that has already been seen and already carried out. Perhaps even your guests have been to such a wedding. Therefore, carefully read the finished scripts and make your own adjustments. Suggest, cancel, correct, advise, choose! Your wedding should be positively remembered by you and your guests, and it will be easier for the toastmaster to choose an option for you if you actively participate in drawing up the script.
Consider the wishes, interests and characteristics of the public. Even the most interesting and fun competition may suddenly not find a response from the guests; 2-3 people will jump and dance, and the rest will contemplate this spectacle from their seats in bewilderment.
Props. For each stage and each competition there must be certain props. Discuss in advance what the toastmaster has, what condition these things are in (you definitely need to see them), make a list of items that you need to buy. Specify what date.
Discuss souvenirs for guests, when and how they will be presented. The toastmaster will make sure that there is enough for everyone, and no one leaves without a memorable trinket.
Discuss with the toastmaster whether there will be traditional stages of the wedding (loaf, breaking glasses at the entrance, ransoming the bride, drinking from a shoe, throwing a bouquet, cutting the cake, etc.), what they will look like, how long they will last and in what order.
An important quality is the ability to improvise. Rarely does a wedding go without unforeseen situations (a drunken, active guest, misunderstandings or conflicts between guests, problems with music or a time discrepancy), but even an experienced host may not know how to solve and beat them.

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Musical accompaniment, ensemble, repertoire, DJ. Whether they work together with the toastmaster or need to be invited separately, their services are included in the price or paid separately. Study the list of compositions, the number of fast and slow dances (they should alternate so that guests do not get tired), the preferred musical style or styles. Most likely, the toastmaster already has a list of music, but you should familiarize yourself with it in detail, and it is better to first compose your own in order to combine them later. If musicians will play at the wedding, then you need to listen to their sound in advance (2-3 songs will be enough to get an idea and approve). The coherence of the ensemble is also important. If the musicians were hired separately, they are unlikely to play well and disagreements may arise.
Toastmaster's schedule. How many hours do you hire a host for, will he work until the last guest or will he leave while the guests still want to dance. Specify until what hour there should be musical accompaniment. How will the overtime of the toastmaster and musicians be compensated?
Agreement. When it comes to money, it is better to draw up an agreement or receipt. Indicate the required points: the amount of the fee, the amount of the advance and the time for full payment, the main responsibilities of the toastmaster, etc. If you hire a presenter through an agency, then the agency will deal with these issues. This will be easier for you, but also more expensive.
Details about the competitions. Describe what is possible and what is not, what you can joke about and how, discuss the style of the celebration (unobtrusive, active-aggressive, etc.), the sequence of stages of the wedding and the alternation of “feast-competitions-congratulations-dancing”.
Whether or not to say “bitterly”, how many times the host will act, if the guests still shout out this toast and insist on kissing.
How will the gifts be presented to the newlyweds: do this in a separate stage or simply designate a place in the hall where guests can come and put gifts, congratulating the newlyweds.
Provide the toastmaster with a complete list of guests, indicating the name and patronymic, who they are to the bride, groom, each other, possible prohibitions and peculiarities regarding jokes, competitions, etc.
Who and how many can be involved in competitions. It is advisable that even the most silent and shy guests participate at least once. But here you need to take into account a sense of tact (so that the guest does not shout “I won’t, I don’t want to and I won’t go” in the middle of the event). Mark who should not be paired up (unfamiliar and shy people, relatives who don’t like each other, ex-spouses, etc.).

How should the toastmaster address the parents: by name and patronymic or “mother of the groom”, “father of the bride”, “mother-in-law”, “mother-in-law”.
Other important information: if this is someone’s second marriage, and the toastmaster says it’s the first and plays it up; wishes to have children, if suddenly one of the spouses cannot have them or the bride does not want to focus on a noticeable pregnancy, if the spouses already have children and they do not plan any more, or there are tragic moments associated with the personal lives of the spouses.
Place and time of the wedding. A good presenter will visit the cafe or banquet hall several times where everything will take place in order to think over a place for competitions, an ensemble, placement of equipment, a place for props and changing clothes for guests, a table for gifts, etc.
How much and how the bride and groom will be involved in competitions, and when to give them a rest.
Conducting and decorating the first dance of the bride and groom; Will the dance of father and daughter, mother and son, son-in-law and mother-in-law be performed separately?
Is it worth it or not to “extract” money from guests with the help of quizzes, competitions, trades and auctions. Of course, the wedding should pay off a little, but you shouldn’t be overzealous with it, because not everyone can contribute money beyond what has already been donated.
How the cake will be served: already cut for each guest or ceremoniously cut by the bride and groom.

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Transportation of the toastmaster and his props. You will have to come for the leader to the specified place on time, or he will bring everything you need to the place of celebration.
Payment method. It is advisable that you agree on an advance and payment of the second part of the fee when the guests begin to leave. This way you will know for sure that the toastmaster will not make an appointment for another couple on your wedding day and will not go home while everyone is still sitting at the tables.
Even if the toastmaster works hourly, discuss that during the specified time he undertakes to carry out all the main stages of the wedding. If this is not done, a situation may arise: the time is up, the toastmaster has done his work, but the cake is not cut, the bouquet is not thrown, the last dance is not organized. Then you will have to pay the host additionally, and he can blame everything on “slow guests”, “problems with the music”, “untimely organization of the table or a hitch with props”, etc., and you will not be able to do anything.
Discuss the time for competitions, for a feast, for rest, so that you can replace something, shorten something or extend it in time and not miss anything. If guests are still dancing and are not ready for competitions, or they are eating, and the toastmaster stubbornly pulls them to dance, this can ruin everyone’s mood.
How will the newlyweds be greeted before the banquet, how long will it last? This is also important so that the dishes do not get cold and there is time to set the tables.
Who will accommodate arriving guests? If the toastmaster does this, then he must have a placement plan.

We hope that our tips will help make your wedding flawless!

Wedding and immediately divorce

Quarrels often occur because the groom has had too much to drink. I saw a wedding where the groom left the event after a confrontation with the bride, and she stayed, sat and cried (though everything was resolved well later). But there was also a case when a well-drunk groom not only went home, but also sent three letters to his bride. The wedding had to end there. And the most unpleasant incident in my practice occurred when the newly-made husband also sent his wife, said that he was divorcing her, got into the car and drove away. Although a hotel room was rented for the newlyweds, in which the bride, apparently, was left to spend the night alone...

Brides are often capricious because they are tired of the long preparation for the event, they had to get up early to do their makeup and hair. When the banquet begins, they "bump" the groom, and quarrels occur. My first piece of advice to brides: get a good night’s sleep, don’t put the entire burden of organizational problems on yourself, otherwise the holiday may end in family squabbles. And the second piece of advice: discuss with the groom in advance that you shouldn’t drink a lot, otherwise everything could end badly. It’s too late to discuss this at the wedding: you risk being sent far away and for a long time, as was the case in all the cases I told.

Next, in the first person, I will talk about the modern feast and my secrets - the secrets of the toastmaster of the 21st century. But in order for my story to be harmonious, complete and consistent, I will have to rewind time a few weeks ago and start from the moment when, after hearing the call, I pick up the phone. At the other end of the receiver, a voice tells me that a wedding is planned, names the day of the ceremony and invites me to conduct it as a toastmaster (in the vast majority of cases, a toastmaster is invited to lead a feast in a restaurant for one evening). I look at my schedule, and if the proposed day is not already taken, I inform the caller about it. Then I briefly but succinctly tell you about myself. Next, I ask about the planned duration of the feast, its style, location and status of the place, as well as the number of guests. Having compared the information received, I inform the caller the approximate cost of my services in this case. If we come to a consensus, then I outline the rules of the feast, and we agree on a meeting. I warn you that I will bring a blueprint, a proposed list of prizes and (if they wish) my 7-minute commercial on DVD. The plan is to, based on the wishes and choice of the newlyweds, finally agree on all the nuances of the celebration, from the meeting of the bride and groom in front of a restaurant (cafe, house, etc.) to the end of the banquet and the night (or morning) departure of the guests. List of prizes - for the couple in love to purchase prizes and then present them to guests participating in advanced games and competitions. Promotional DVD - to show yourself in action. On the appointed day, we meet in the banquet hall, where the feast will take place, or in any other place where we can talk in detail for one to two hours. As a rule, the future husband and wife come to the meeting together, and this is good. We say hello, get to know each other, sit down at a table and start chatting. I talk in more detail about myself, the uniqueness of some of the beautiful weddings I have officiated, and how a modern, large wedding reception typically works. Then I invite my interlocutors to talk about the stylistic type of their celebration, and if it is familiar to me or does not require special in-depth preparation, then I immediately invite the couple in love to consider the blueprint I have proposed and add their wishes to it. As the wonderful Russian playwright Alexander Valentinovich Vampilov said: “Dreams that come true are not dreams, but plans.” The type of wedding can be traditional - after the bride's ransom, registration takes place at the registry office, a wedding walk in luxury cars and a banquet with a toastmaster in a restaurant; natural tourism - this is when the wedding cortege goes to a clearing in a summer forest or a river bank; motor-shipping - when the feast moves on board the ship; biker - this is when the bride and groom, in a black and white leather suit, on a powerful Harley Davidson Mustang, surrounded by biker friends and their girlfriends, go to the stylish Bike Club beer bar for a feast. You can hold a wedding event in a bathhouse, in scuba gear at depth, in the desert on a camel - in a word, in different ways. The feast can be held in Russian, Oriental, Mexican, Indian, Indian, Jewish, Chinese, ancient Roman and other styles. 2. The main wedding is the first pure, heartfelt and unique! It is this wedding that will be mainly discussed further, but wedding anniversaries and anniversaries counted from it are also usually called weddings: 1 year from the wedding day - calico (cotton, gauze); 2 years - paper wedding; 3 years - leather wedding; 4 years - linen wedding; 5 years - wooden wedding; 6 years - cast iron wedding; 7 years - copper (wool) wedding; 8 years - tin wedding; 9 years - faience wedding; 10 years - tin (pink) wedding; 11 years - steel wedding; 12 years - nickel wedding; 13 years - wool (lace) wedding; 14 years - agate wedding; 15 years - crystal (glass) wedding; 20 years - porcelain wedding; 25 years - silver wedding; 30 years - pearl wedding; 35 years - coral (jade) wedding; 40 years - ruby wedding; 45 years - sapphire wedding; 50 years - golden wedding; 55 years - emerald wedding; 75 years - diamond wedding; 100 years - angelic (red) wedding. Variant of the proposed plan Meeting: showering rose petals, bread and salt, breaking glasses, congratulations... First part (18.00-18.40 1. Greeting “Hello, hello...”; 2. Cheerful insert about Pushkin; 3. Solemn toast-parable to the young “You walked through life..."; 4. Pause 5-7 minutes "Joy of the stomach", guests put food on plates and eat with great appetite (pleasant background music is playing); 5. Parental parting words to the young (grandparents, parents); 6. Congratulations to the parents “Glory, praise and honor to the parents”; 7. A funny story “By 8. The toast is light, but “In black”; 9. Surprise - a lottery for the young (Who is more important?) + Insert “copper money”; 10. Toast-congratulations "pass" (everyone participates); 11. Comic intelligence game "2-10"; 12. Congratulatory speech from witnesses; 13. First dance of the newlyweds; Short dance-smoking intermission (18.40 - 19.00). Second part (19.00 -19.45): 1. Toast “To lovely ladies!” (with musical accompaniment); 2. Riddles of the peoples of the world; 3. Giving gifts! (witnesses help); 4. Mysterious letter to the groom + Toast “Aksakal”; 5. Fun game “Changes”; 6. Monologue of V. Vysotsky “I am awake” + Toast to men “A man is...”; 7. Fun power game “Dobrynya” (with musical accompaniment); 8. Caucasian family toast “Eagle and Eaglets”; 9. Song-gift for the bride with a guitar! 10. Game “Fun intellectual “Auction””; 11. Song for a young family “Snow White Palace” + Gift CD with original songs; Dance and smoking intermission (19.45 - 20.25). Third part (20.25—21.00): 1. Family wishes + Toast about children “I wish you Alenka...”; 2. Competition for husband and wife “Family Obligations”; 3. Toast “About Friendship” (with musical accompaniment); 4. An entertaining game for beautiful ladies “Three”; 5. Toast-congratulations to the young family “Life is cloudless”; 6 Ceremonial throwing of the bride's bouquet and garter from her feet! 7. Toast “About Love” (with musical accompaniment); 8. Game for those with a strong voice “Roar”; Dance and smoking intermission (21.00-21.30). The fourth part (21.30—22.10): 1. Oriental toast “To a cheerful company”; 2. Outdoor game “Fishermen” (with musical accompaniment); 3. Solemn toast “Victory!”; 4. Fun game “Top Model” (starts with an intellectual warm-up); 5. Instructive toast “Heaven and Hell” + Ceremonial removal and cutting of the wedding cake! (with musical accompaniment) + Auction (optional); 6. Active game “High Energy” (with musical accompaniment); Fifth part (22.10—22.25): 1. Fireworks!!! (on the street); 2. Final toast “From Moses to Einstein”; Dance and smoking marathon (22.25-24.00...). I will say in advance that it is according to this plan that the feast will “take place,” which I described in detail in the chapter “Wedding Feast.” Next, the future newlyweds and I discuss the plan I proposed (time, toasts, jokes, wishes, games, competitions, dance intermissions, etc.). The future husband and wife make their wishes and special proposals. I ask them about some of the traditionally key moments of each wedding feast. When young people meet, this is: 1). Showering them with rose petals (candies, coins, cereal, confetti, etc.). 2). Offering them bread and salt (wedding loaf) and eating it by the spouses. 3). They drink champagne and break empty glasses for good luck. Further, during the feast, this is: 1). Throwing a bouquet by the bride and a garter by the groom. 2). Carrying out and cutting the wedding cake. 3). Numbers of invited artists of different genres. 4). Fireworks. The young people tell me about the traditional moments that they have planned, and I write down the information received and add it to the plan. Then I record other information that is necessary for me, for example: the names and patronymics of grandparents and parents - they are necessary for me to introduce close relatives during the parental farewell in the first part. The names of the witnesses, the name of the restaurant, as well as the activities and hobbies of the newlyweds - for the performance and some competitions. The percentage of youth and older people at the banquet is to adjust the program to the age limit. If among the guests there are a sufficient number of loyal representatives of any ethnic group, then I suggest that the future husband and wife insert a few correct, but funny toasts and riddles in the style of this ethnic group. If future spouses expect a pathetic presentation of special guests (governors, mayors, representatives of foreign governments, etc.) at their celebration, then I offer special parables for this occasion. We talk about the musical accompaniment of the banquet by musicians (DJ, orchestra). I am saying that I am compatible with any professionals, but I also recommend recommending those music specialists whom I know from business. Then we discuss the times at which musical accompaniment is necessary, as well as the fact that it is to the musicians’ equipment that I will connect my radio microphones. Next I talk about my accompanying CD, which contains tasteful special music inserts for some toasts and games. Gradually, in the process of dialogue, the plan I proposed is finally and irrevocably adjusted to a specific couple and wedding event. And of course, I do not forget to warn that in addition to the plan, sometimes it will be useful to improvise based on the developing situation and the uniqueness of the current moment. As the saying goes: “If brevity is the sister of talent, then improvisation is its daughter.” It should also be added that the initial preparation plan according to the time grid is optimally calculated and adapted to the psychology of the entire feast and each person. For example: 1. Each table part lasts no more than 45 minutes. This is the time before guests begin to feel dissatisfied from sitting for a long time. 2. Within each part, toasts are separated by breaks in the form of games, competitions and funny stories, which allows guests not to get bored from the monotony and drink strong drinks in moderation. 3. Games throughout the evening range from intellectually sedentary in the first 2.5 hours to reflexively active later. This optimally combines with the internal sensations of a well-resting and periodically drinking table group. 4. Smoking and dancing intermissions last from 20 to 30 (40 optional) minutes, which is enough to emotionally recharge the soul and body, as well as to “compact” what was eaten and drunk in the previous part. 5. Approximately 5-7 hours after the start of the feast (in each case at its own time), the guests are divided into two psychological groups. The first is those people who get their “second” wind and are ready to have fun (mostly dance) with renewed vigor. The second are those who have had enough of the event and want to relax in a calm home environment. My task is to feel this moment and smoothly transform the wedding feast into dance marathon mode. The main thing is not to overload anyone with information. As the ancient Roman poet Publilius Syrus said: “Always maintain moderation both in speech and in silence.” Then I give the future spouses a list of prizes for the wedding table guests, and I participate in fun and advanced games and competitions. The wedding couple will have to buy these prizes based on their taste, generosity and love for the people they invite to their wedding. As popular wisdom says: “Kind young people are masters of money.” List of prizes and props for games and competitions corresponding to the proposed plan: 1. Large clay beer mug - 1 pc. (from 0.7 l and above). 2. A book or magazine on bodybuilding. 3. Baby food - 2 pcs. (one is a dry mixture in a pack; the other is fruit puree in a jar). 4. Intellectual game (chess or checkers or 3 in 1) small size - 1 pc. 5. Hand expanders in the form of rubber donuts - 2 pcs. Not necessary, but it would be nice: 16-32 kg weight (packed in gift wrapping paper and with a bow; the weight can be a plastic “One Hundred Poods” or a dumbbell) - 1 pc., as well as a medal from a sports store with the number 1. 6. Large condom family men's briefs (size 56 and larger) - 1 pc. 7. Roach in a package of 1-3 pcs. - 2 packs. 8. Line on a reel - 1 pc. 9. Spinner - 1 pc. Optional: mosquito net for fisherman, green fishing boots - 1 pc. 10. Book or magazine (for example, a children's magazine for the whole family or a book for dad, but not for moms) - 1 pc. 11. Cooking recipe book (smaller in size than the previous book) - 1 pc. 12. Energizer batteries with a bunny on a cardboard package - 1 pack. Optional: something for the kitchen, for the ladies, for labor (potholders, oven mitts, a device for marinating, an apron, a spade rack, a ladle or other) - 4 pcs. (miscellaneous). 13. Large soft toy over 60 cm - 1 pc. 14. Various soft toys, approximately 10.15, 20 cm in size - 7 pcs. (but one of them is a hare or rabbit). 15. Car key rings - 3 pcs. 16. Nuts bars - 3 pcs. 17. Mirror - 1 pc. 18. Massage comb - 1 pc. 19. Bone (from a pet store) - 1 pc. 20. Beef stew - 1 can. 21. Pacifier (pacifier) - 1 pc. 22. 200-300 g of lard (not necessary if there will be many practicing Muslims at the table). 23. Piggy bank - 1 pc. 24. Air freshener for the toilet - 1 pc. 25. 6 pieces of opaque cellophane bags with handles (approximately 1 m by 1 m). 26. Jar of pickles 0.8-3 l. (The inscription “Invaluable hangover solution” is made on a computer and stuck with tape.) 27. Romper suits: blue and pink (purchased only if there is a collection of money for the first-born - a boy or a girl). 28. Various souvenirs - 8 pcs. (at the discretion of the buyer). It is advisable to remove price tags from all prizes and gifts! Future spouses, together with me, carefully look through the entire list and clarify unclear places. While looking through the list, I explain how important these prizes and gifts are, that they are harmoniously woven into the program and make it more enjoyable and richer. I'm talking about the fact that it is better not to order anything extra from the food (as a rule, there is some leftover) than not to please your loved ones with a pleasant impression from a well-deserved gift. And that the prizes-gifts will be a good reminder to those who win about the wedding and a reason to talk to you warmly about it for a long time, and this is very pleasant. Next, I remind the newlyweds that I will arrive at the restaurant about an hour before their arrival. And that during this hour I will instruct their parents (grandparents) about who is doing what when they meet, arrange and prepare the gifts they bought, and connect my sound equipment. Usually, by the end of the conversation, those few couples who have not yet decided whether to invite me to their wedding also decide positively. And for those very rare ones who are still hesitant, I have a 7-minute promotional DVD - as the last powerful argument in my favor. And now the pleasant conversation is over, we part until the wedding day. The young, multiplying their love and knowing that they already have a worthy toastmaster, are preparing for the festive day of the formation of their family. And the SUPER toastmaster (don’t forget, it’s me) is also preparing for this day, but, naturally, in his own way. And of course, we keep in touch by phone to exchange possible new information. Props that I take with me 1. I take the guitar in a voluminous soft case, with cords, spare strings, a dust cloth and tuning. (The guitar is necessary for performing a song for the bride, and the case not only protects the guitar during transportation, but also serves as a container for other props.) 2. Radio microphones - 2 pieces on one base, cords for them and batteries. (I use them to lead a celebration if there are a lot of guests at the wedding.) 3. A folder with a spring, to which a sheet is attached, the information from which can be conveniently read. This folder contains papers to help with various dinner events: a plan for the evening, wishes for a young husband and a young wife, a table for the game “Dobrynya”, a story with missing adjectives, an envelope with a cheerful letter for the groom, lyrics of the song “Wedding” and the Russian anthem. And in reserve: sheets with tables for the game “Exotic Animals” and “Financiers”. (Most of the paperwork is done on a computer and printed for each new wedding.) 4. A box for small props and there: strength meter - hand dynamometer DK-100; reels with fishing line and hook; CD with accompanying backgrounds and a signed CD - a gift with songs; cards with family obligations, for charades and in reserve, for the game “Lie Detector”; pen; stapler; two balls and a small spool of red thread for the game "High Energy"; special, pure silk blindfolds; whistle; separate disinfected coin; at least ten coins of various denominations in a bag. In reserve: two and a half meters of rope for the game "Limbo" and four handles with ropes attached to them of one and a half to two meters for the game "Bombers", as well as two tennis balls, cocktail straws and toothpicks for the games "2 balls" and " 6 - water-bread + 3 - gourmets.” (The contents of the box are usually stored the day before the event or in the morning of the event.) 5. Separately, two frog pumps for the “High Energy” game are stored in the case. 6. For the event, clean and ironed trousers, as well as shirts, stylish ties and polished boots are prepared. Pure shaving and good cologne complete the ensemble.

Features of expensive and cheap weddings

In general, the trashiest weddings are those in which the couple frantically saves, controls every penny, but at the same time wants it to be “expensive and rich” and so that the guests don’t say that the hosts are rednecks. Although, having financial difficulties, you can simply hold a small, modest wedding with your family. For 20 thousand rubles, such pairs will take the whole soul out of you. I try not to even take on such things. During the wedding, the newlyweds do not communicate with the guests, do not relax, and certainly there is no smell of romance there - they only care about whether I follow the script word for word, whether all the prizes were given, whether I finished 15 minutes earlier than it was agreed.

“In addition, in the middle of the holiday, some relatives come from Chelyabinsk, start their fun with a button accordion in their hands, and you have to hang around and somehow work”

Tips from a professional toastmaster:

For those who turn to service firms!

It seems to you that you are more insured against any unpleasant surprises, but this is not so. Wedding hosts are expensively located outside the staff of the agencies, and management does not have the right to demand that they fulfill all the points that the agency manager came up with (sometimes the newlyweds see the wedding toastmaster the wedding evening ). Agencies often organize holidays

The agency, as a rule, increases its interest in the price of the toastmaster for a wedding in Moscow, so you will definitely pay more, but whether you will get better is a big question.

Very often, agencies show all customers one video of the presenter or (the brightest), and the clause in the contract regarding the replacement of a sparkling presenter in case of illness frees their hands, and several couples who chose one witty presenter for their wedding on the same day receive a replacement, and not always an equivalent one . And the agency will tell you that the toastmaster got sick and they didn’t sleep all night to find a super replacement for you (you have nowhere to go anyway!) It has also become very fashionable to invite actors or DJs to weddings from radio stations as presenters at the wedding . Friends, everyone must bite their carrots, understand that this is far from the same thing, the actor is called upon to convey the image of his character, the DJ is called upon to broadcast on the radio, and only a professional wedding host in Moscow knows how to manage a wedding.

6. Is it necessary to treat the host, musicians at the wedding, or the photographer?

A frequent question asked by newlyweds is the issue of food for the host, wedding musicians, photographer and videographer .

Let's analyze it hour by hour.

To come to you for shooting, for example, by 9 am, the photographer and videographer will leave the house at 8 o’clock, or even earlier, will be with you all day, and will arrive at the restaurant at, for example, 16 o’clock. You and the guests will immediately sit down at the table, and they will continue to work, because the host will start the evening , and the first break, where they can have a snack, is a dance break , and this is another 40 minutes. So it turns out that from 8 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. it will take 8 and a half hours, and that sandwich that you treated (if you treated it) on a walk has long been forgotten by the stomach. with a witty wedding host - if it starts at 4 p.m., he will head to the restaurant at about 1 p.m. (depending on distance), and by 6 p.m. he will also be hungry. Now ask yourself a question - what will the mood of the above characters be when they walk around the abundantly set tables hungry? Some of the fiery presenters agree in advance about setting the table for him, the DJ for the wedding and the “renters”; someone in the process hints about a couple of sandwiches, but often the customers think: “We pay them money, and their food is not ours.” case"! Of course, you pay money, but the restaurant chefs, busy with banquet dishes, will not accept orders from the fiery host for the wedding , and you have to throw the camera or microphone aside and run to the nearest store, if there is one nearby, and buy doctor’s sausage and bread and get yourself a snack. in front of the surprised guests. Sometimes, at the end of the evening, parents or newlyweds ask: “Have you guys eaten?” In such a situation, you always want to ask: “Did you offer us?”

Most of the people working at banquets are well-mannered and will not approach the table without an invitation. In any case, for me, the question of whether to feed or not to feed remains with the customer. It is not necessary to set expensive tables, but if you treat them to salad and hot food, you will see gratitude for their understanding in their eyes. Well, try not to forget about a bottle of mineral water for the presenter at a corporate party , because when a person speaks, the larynx dries up, and water comes in handy here.

I hope that in my story you have found answers to many questions and it will help you in choosing sparkling, witty hosts for corporate events for your unforgettable evening.
If any questions that interest you remain behind the scenes, you can feel free to ask me or my colleagues.

Vulgar competitions are our pain

A separate topic is competitions. I always try to get away from vulgar entertainment, I persuade young people not to include this in the program, I explain why they should not do this. But sometimes it is unsuccessful. So, recently the bride asked to hold a competition with balls: a man sits with a pump between his legs, a long ball is put on the pump, and the girl sits on her knees in front of him and pumps this pump. I refused until the last moment, in the end the bride herself bought everything necessary for this competition, brought it to the banquet and literally forced me to host it.

Competition among presenters, or “I am an anti-toastmaster”

Many people who behave are forbidden to be called a toastmaster and are very offended. In numerous advertisements you can often see the following text: “Wedding host Ivan Ivanov (anti-toastmaster!).” In general, it is believed that the toastmaster is the one who tells stories and organizes various silly entertainment, and the host spends the evening beautifully, saying the right words at the right time, creating an atmosphere of romance and comfort. But at the same time, customers often emphasize that they do not need a toastmaster, but a host of the evening, and then they themselves ask to hold vulgar competitions and say more toasts - and on the envelopes with payment that are handed to me after the event, it is written: “toastmaster.”

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Reviews of the presenter, toastmaster Yuri Kuznetsov, from the holidays he spent in Moscow and Moscow Region.

Olga:

We sincerely thank Yuri for organizing and holding the anniversary! The high professionalism of the musician, the high culture of performing songs of different genres, combined with the skillful and tactful conduct of the holiday, made it bright, cheerful and homely. All guests are delighted with Yuri himself and his professional qualities and want to get such a unique presenter and musician for their holidays! The email address is protected from spambots. Javascript must be enabled in your browser to view the address.

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When you sincerely feel that you are bringing people joy, fun, and good mood on your greatest holiday, this is great happiness. I will say, without exaggeration, in order to hear such words of gratitude it is worth living, creating and improving your creativity.

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I would like to say “THANK YOU” from the bottom of my heart to Yuri as a wonderful presenter! On September 25, 2021, he conducted our wedding perfectly, everything was 200% organized, we simply enjoyed the holiday, and the guests had fun from the heart! It is very difficult to please everyone at such an event, but Yuri managed to do it, all our guests were delighted!!! We can say with complete confidence that Yuri is a master of his craft! Thank him very much for his excellent work!!!

Andrey and Ekaterina.

Good afternoon, Yuri!

Today, when all the fuss was over, my thoughts calmed down, I decided to write words of gratitude. There was enough time to chat with fellow guests and hear family reviews about our event. I’m proud to say that the holiday was a success! And, to a huge extent, thanks to you! Yuri, thank you very much for your help in organizing our evening. You are a wonderful presenter! Our guests are absolutely delighted. You were able to get everyone excited, cheerful and united! Great competitions and music! Thank you! It turned out to be a truly fun and vibrant event! Time flew by quickly and unnoticed thanks to the fun-filled program. I will be happy to recommend you as the host of the holidays to our friends and acquaintances.

Good luck to you and creative success!

Natalia and Alexander - September 4, 2020

On June 29, 2021, we celebrated our 50th anniversary. Yuri was the toastmaster. Only the best recommendations. He supervised the process all evening. He sang many songs with a wonderful voice, including with a guitar. The selection of music is very good. All the guests were delighted, then they called and expressed gratitude. Yuri, continued success to you, you are a bright person!

Vitaly

We thank Yuri Mikhailovich for the wonderful holding of our wedding in early August 2021.

A kind, sympathetic, attentive, talented person, an excellent musician, a master of his craft. We were very lucky to have met him.

Mikhail and Ksenia.

Restaurant Orchid, anniversary Marina. I liked it very much, the guests left happy, thank you very much Yuri, I recommend Yuri Kuznetsov to everyone, you won’t regret it.

Madania N.

We would like to thank Yuri for the brilliant celebration of the anniversary on 01/02/2020! Our family and all the guests were delighted! Thank you for the excellent mood, professionalism and tact, ideal musical accompaniment, songs, voice, jokes, competitions! We will remember this event for a long time! We will recommend you and invite you to future events!

Dee D.

Yuri, thank you so much for the wonderful evening, which was January 25, 2020 (anniversary). We and all our guests are delighted with your work, a professional with a capital P. We have never met such a leader before. An expert in his field, a great feel for the audience, a magical voice! Interesting creative program of the evening! We wish you further success in your work! Thank you very much again!!!

Anastasia B.

Thank you Yuri for a wonderful birthday for my daughter! Everything was at the highest level. I will definitely recommend it to all my friends and acquaintances!!

Svetlana T.

Good afternoon. I would like to thank Yuri Mikhailovich for the excellent anniversary on November 2, 2019. Everything went simply at the highest level. We sang and danced, the competitions were fun. Thanks to the presenter, who also sings very well, the evening passed in one breath, the time flew by. Thank you very much Yuri Mikhailovich for a wonderful evening!!! I highly recommend it to everyone!!! I hope for further cooperation!!!

Vlad L.

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When the question arose of how to congratulate my mother with a musical gift on her anniversary, the choice fell on Yuri Kuznetsov. Luckily we were not mistaken! Beautiful voice! Wonderful repertoire! The holiday turned out great!

Galina Mikhina

With all my heart I would like to thank Yuri Mikhailovich Kuznetsov for holding an anniversary in honor of the 80th anniversary of our dear father and mother on February 16, 2021 at the Ponti restaurant. We found contacts on a website on the Internet, and was immediately attracted by the image of the presenter, his role, his inviting gaze, smile, and voice. The presenter, who plays the instrument and sings, became a real find for us. For complete happiness, we needed an accordion player, Yuri Mikhailovich brilliantly solved this problem. The result was a real duet of professional musicians. All the guests were fascinated by the solo performances, the musical accompaniment of the holiday, the dance program, and fun surprises for the heroes of the day and guests. The evening turned out to be warm and cheerful. Songs performed by Yuri Mikhailovich, dancing to the live sound of button accordion and guitar reminded our parents and their friends of their youth and turned back time. Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren had fun with them. Everyone was united by our presenter, Yuri Mikhailovich Kuznetsov, presenter, toastmaster, singer, musician and wonderful person, to whom we all say a huge thank you and wish him further creative success.

Svetlana B.

Thank you so much for hosting my anniversary on March 16, 2019 in Bronnitsy. Well, let's write more??..:-)) First of all, I RECOMMEND and ADVICE: if you are planning any event, and you want the memories for you and your friends to remain unforgettable, quickly go to Yuri Kuznetsov!!! Let me give you my reasons... You get a sea of charm, enthusiasm, joy and optimism!!!!! Tactfulness, friendliness, excellent performance of songs live with a guitar, and most importantly - the desire to give people an indelible feeling of a holiday - this is what distinguishes such a wonderful presenter!!! Huge gratitude to you, Yuri, for your work!!! I wish you professional success and new creative heights!!!

Esaulov G.

We sincerely thank Yuri for organizing and holding the anniversary on March 9, 2021! The anniversary was held at the highest level! The highest level of professionalism, an excellent musician, an individual approach to each guest and an incredibly sincere atmosphere. Words cannot describe the feedback from my guests. Everyone is delighted! A unique presenter with a professional team! I recommend it to anyone who wants to feel like a queen on their Golden Jubilee. Thank you so much Yuri!!!!!

Irina M.

Yuri gave us an unforgettable evening. My sister’s anniversary (70 years) passed sparklingly and fieryly, but at the same time, in a heartfelt, homely way. There was a role for everyone in this wonderful performance, in which our extraordinary Yuri was the main director. With an amazing velvety voice and a diverse repertoire. I am ready to sing praises endlessly. I would also like to mention the DJ’s assistant, who professionally accompanied the entire evening. Thanks a lot. I am very glad to meet you and regret that this did not happen earlier. But all future holidays, I only hope for Yuri’s help!!! 10/03/2019

Olga Burlachenko

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