We can't thank you enough for all the effort you put in from the very beginning. You re-arranged you own diary to make sure you could be there for us. Our wedding was just short of 400 people but you made controlling them look easy - you are a credit to the English Toastmasters Association.
As anyone will know, weddings are big money with suppliers trying to charge as much as possible. The price you charge for such an A* service is fantastic. Of everything we booked you were the best value, the most reliable, the most patient and the friendliest.
We have no reservations about recommending you  and would hope these words reach others.
I always perceived toastmasters to be quite pompous and wasn't originally sure if it suited our Italian wedding style BUT you were very well received and were willing to help with all sorts of menial tasks on the day ( and you weren't pompous at all!!!!)
Honestly, if we had the funds, we would pay double what you charged.
Eternally grateful
Josie and Franco Cuffaro
St Augustines Church, Hoddesden and Manor of Groves

Everybody gave us very good feedback and how good you were. The photographers said you were one of the best toastmasters they had worked with. Thank you so very much
Kate and Steve Barnes - Ramsters

You were extremely efficient, very organised and it was a pleasure to have you as part of our special day. Your umbrella was also a perfect colour match to my dress!!

Rob and Nicola Durant
The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells

As a family it was so re-assuring to us that you were controlling events on the day. This left us able to focus on the guests. We all had confidence in you overseeing the events of the day. We felt that you would deal with everything un-towards that might occur during the day. It was re-assuring to know that you were part of the occasion  and that you would link the events/routines so that they would all follow on in the correct order.

The whole family cannot thank you enough for you contribution to both "Gillam" weddings.
It has certainly been an eventful year for us all. The girls have both had wonderful special days.
Our sincere thanks  for all your kindness and hard work
Best Wishes
Carol and Peter Gillam

We had the most amazing day and are very thankful for your input, you made me feel less pressure and the kept the whole day in order from start to finish. You were most helpful especially with the headache tablets and the safety pins ans we will certainly be recommending you to our friends.
James and Becky Hussey - Port Lympne

Hi James,

Just wanted to say thank you for all your help with the planning of our wedding and on the day. You made the day run so smoothly from start to finish, I don't know what I would have done without you.

You even managed to get Dad to make a speech!!                

You adjusted timings of the day to make things run more smoothly, far better than the venue staff could handle and you settled my nerves.

" I just hate it when you're right!!"

Thank you

Carol

                                                                                     Carol and Gary Hellier - Hadlow Manor Hotel

Dear James,
We would just like to say a huge thank you for your professional and caring manner throughout Katie and Richard's wedding day.
It was such a wonderful occasion and all those who attended enjoyed it so much. The whole day was so splendid with everything happening at the right time and according to plan.
We cannot thank you enough for your very valued contribution which helped to ensure that we all enjoyed the occasion immensely.
It truly was a very memorable day for us all. Katie and Richard enjoyed it from start to finish, smiling continuously throughout the entire day.
We are so delighted that you will be joining us again in August  to celebrate Victoria and Ben's wedding.
Our very best wishes
Carol and Peter Gillam ( Parents of the Bride)

We were very grateful for everything you did for us on the day. It was very re-assuring  to know that you were there keeping an eye on all aspects of the day. Thank you for all your help.

Kate and Rich

Wedding of Richard and Katie Theobald - St Mark's Church and The Spa Hotel

Absolutely could not have done it without you - you managed and oversaw our day with care and utter professionalism. Our day would not have been anywhere near as stress free and perfect had you not been there. Thank you so very much.
David and Bonita Harding
Edenbridge Parish Church and Bore Place

Having a toastmaster allows the host to relax and enjoy themselves knowing that an "expert" is on hand to cover eventualities and run the evening smoothly. You did far more than I expected and am extremely grateful. I enjoyed the evening far more for your presence.
Christine Small - President Paddock Wood and District Lions Club

James, thank you so much for your professional service to our day, it meant that Chris and I didn't have to time watch or worry about a thing. You enhanced every aspect of our day. We have received many compliments about you from our guests and we will definitely recommend you to anyone else. One word sums up our overall experience - Amazing.

Thanks again James - we wish we could do it all again  Ash and Chris xx
Ashley and Chris Phillips - Boxley Church and Turkey Mill, Maidstone

James,

Our overall experience of your services was great - you made a lot of difference to the evening enabling things to move along at  a good pace. You certainly helped with the smooth running of the event.
17th Tonbridge Scout and Guide Band 40th Anniversary dinner

Hi James,
We've just returned from our honeymoon and wanted to say a huge thank you for your services at our wedding on Saturday August 26th at The High Rocks, Tunbridge Wells.
You made everything flow so well & were extremely supportive we really don't know what we would have done without you! Your help ensured we didn't have to worry about anything apart from enjoying the day!! You were absolutely fantastic, professional, kind and a true gentleman. Our wedding simply wouldn't have been the same without you.
We had a fantastic day and enjoyed every minute of, hope you did too!
We shall have no hesitation in recommending you to any of our friends or family should they require a similar service in the future.

All the best                                                    
Jennie and Nick Strain                                                             Photo courtesy of Stephen Bunn Documentary Wedding Photographer

Hi James,
I just wanted to drop you a short note to say a huge thank you for your work on Saturday - everything went exactly as we wanted and we couldn't have asked for anymore from you! we had a great day and all the guests commented on what a fabulous time they had....
All the best for the future , and we will definitely recommend you!!!
David and Sharon Smith The Spa Hotel 17th July 2010

Dear James,
Mike and I wanted to thank you for the part you played in our wedding day. Your presence made our day and it gave us peace of mind to know you were in control of the days proceedings. From our first meeting, we had every confidence that you would be able to help us achieve the day we had been working towards for the last fourteen months, and you absolutely did. Your professionalism shone through and we really cannot thank you enough for all your work, allowing us to really enjoy our day
Love from Eve and Mike Hobson Spa Hotel 10th July 2010

Many thanks James, you really helped the day run smoothly - I would without hesitation recommend your services to others. You really enabled the father of the bride to have a relaxed and enjoyable day - he still raves about you!!
Nigel and Marianne Jackson -  Spa Hotel Tunbridge Wells

Nick ( The President) really appreciated  your handling of our Ladies Night and he told me afterwards that he felt in very safe hands which helped him relax and enjoy the evening. Thanks to you the event went very smoothly and everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks again.
Theo Theodossiou  Kypros Lodge

What a God send! We can wholeheartedly say that hiring James as our Toastmaster was the best investment we made throughout the planning of our wedding. He had everything covered, from colour coding his umbrella to my bridal gown (should it rain!), co-ordinating the parking of our 250 guests at church whilst simultaneously seating them, advising on the traditional aspects of the day ( i.e speeches, bridal march, gifts for the bridal party) as well as how I should safely manoeuvre in my dress for the first dance! James had it all in hand and made it look very easy.
It was comforting to know that ourselves and our families could relax and enjoy the day without having to think of the logistics of it and if our suppliers were doing what they were supposed to be doing at the time they should be doing it! He was unobtrusive, but had it all under control and kept things ticking away smoothly behind the scenes.
James was friendly, professional, courteous and highly organised. He added some traditional and well received aspects to the day as well as keeping things light hearted and enjoyable for our guests.
We would highly recommend James to any future bride and groom looking to hire a Toastmaster for their special day. and we look forward to hosting another big party where we will certainly be calling upon his services again.

Maria and Matthew Hillier-  St Augustines, Hoddesden and Orsett Hall

Thank you so much for your help on our big day - We both agree you were the best money we spent! and believe me we spent a lot!!
Jill and Steve Cullis - Penshurst Place

I'm glad you enjoyed your day with us and it was a pleasure to work with someone so easy going and helpful
Regards
Clive - Banqueting and Events Department, Penshurst Place

Thank you so much for all you kind help at such short notice with our Ladies Festival dinner. Your attention to detail and kindly approach helped make a woderful evening for all the Lodge members and their ladies. Dennis Wilson President

Thank you James for again 'putting the icing on the cake' - this time a first for Tonbridge Lions Club

Well Done  John and Irene - President Tonbridge Lions Club

Richard and Nicola - St Giles Church, Shipbourne and Dorton House Sevenoaks

Dear James,

What a wonderful wedding we all had! .....Our true delight was to see our much loved couple very relaxed as they enjoyed their perfect day in your capable hands.

What wonderful memories we now have..... You even managed to fix the weather to keep us all dry between the church and reception venue!

When we arrived at the reception ( having walked half a mile to retreive our car at the church!!) there you were, directing us to a space right by the front door. Bless you.

We loved all your little touches and noticed your eagle eye carefully assessing every situation and when the kids came down the stairs - well! We are sure that even YOU have never heard such a raucous of honour being given.

Thank you so much for your careful instruction and guidance throughout the whole occasion. It is down to you that the whole affair ran so smoothly and was so much enjoyed by everyone

With our love and thanks

Colin and Sheila Kostyrka

At a wedding 'the icing on the cake' is usually only on the wedding cake but on Rebeccas and Dom's Special Day it was the toastmaster, James Lark. everything ran like clockwork from the moment of arrival until 'going home time'. Working closely with the team at The Spa Hotel his input contributed to a magical day all round. Many thanks James.

Irene and John Cox

Thank you so much for all your help on our wedding day. Your good humour and discrete efficiency helped make our special day truly memorable. Thanks also for the advice before the wedding and your suggestion to make a SPECIAL introduction for Dads speech - he wouldn't have got through it without you. Thanks again.   Phillippa and Simon  Kaye

"Thank you for carrying out your duties as Toastmaster at our daughters wedding with such professionalism and humour which enabled us to a enjoy a stress free day to remember." -  We have no better recommendation than to say we have asked James to officiate at our other daughters wedding.   Tom and Vanessa Simmons June

"James is the consummate professional helping to plan with both myself and the team of event people before and during our very important occasion. He understood completely the requirements of a Ladies Festival and the importance of getting the details right. Most importantly, he took responsibility for the running order and took all the stress out of the evening for me. I would have absolutely no hestitation in recommending him for your event. Thanks very much indeed"

Russell Thomson - President Pickwick Lodge Ladies Festival