JEFF BEST

Laura and Simon at The Royal Chace

2011-11-24T15:13:00.002Z

SPAINS HALL WEDDING

2011-11-09T13:31:00.000Z

I just love this action pic of lovely bride, Tracy and her handsome new husband Paul at their wonderful wedding at Spains Hall, Essex.
Also pictured are some of the distinguished guests who seem to have over indulged in the champagne.

Great weekend

2011-10-03T18:55:00.000+01:00

Just had a mega-busy weekend. Saturday saw me officiating at a black-tie charity dinner for over 500 people in Chigwell. A fantastic evening and a wonderfully financial success for the Alzheimers and Meningitis charities.
I was priviledged to be asked to run the auction and pictured is one of the auctioned items; a fully functional, working (electric) miniture BMW. Some kid is going to get lucky!

Sunday, and I was attending a wedding fair at The Marriott Hotel, Waltham Abbey. It was a baking hot day with temperature hitting 29% so attendance was not overwhelming but lively and I, and other exhibiters did some useful business. The fair was organized by The Wedding Guide.

A Mayfair Affair

2011-09-26T16:05:00.000+01:00

A wonderful wedding celebration at The Mayfair Hotel, London between Handsome Christian and the absolutely gorgeous Gemma.
Instead of the usual wedding pic, here is a shot of some of the guests taking a street fag-break between courses of a sumptuous dinner.

What a cake.

2011-09-18T12:24:00.000+01:00

Just officiated at the wonderful wedding at beautiful Spains Hall between the lovely Faye and handsome Tommy. As a change from the usual wedding photo here is a pic of their cake. It really was a shame to cut it.

Another Royal Chace wedding

2011-09-04T17:59:00.001+01:00

Here we are again at The Royal Chace Hotel, Enfield. This time for the wedding between the adorably pretty Laura and lucky man Simon.
That was a great wedding and I thoroughly enjoyed my Toastmaster's duties.

Actually, it really is more like fun than work!

A beautiful Day at Channels

2011-07-31T14:38:00.001+01:00

Here is Tracy, the ecstatically happy Bride with her admirers at this delightful wedding at Channels Golf Club. Groom Ben is obviously a very lucky man. Here, also, are Three Pretty Maids. Not necessarily all in a row!

A Delightful Mixture

2011-07-31T14:17:00.001+01:00

What a delightful pair.

And what a delightful wedding between two representatives of the Best of British and the Charm of China. Here is handsome Keith and his deliciously pretty bride, Yin Yan Wu
at their Hornchurch wedding. Every happiness to you both.

Hatfield House Wedding

2011-07-26T21:15:00.003+01:00

Glorious Hatfield House, where Henry The Eighth kept his three children and Elizabeth learned she had become queen, was the setting for the wonderful wedding celebrations of Donna and Laurence. Pictured are Donna in a moment between picture-shots. The happy couple cotemplating their surroundings and pretty little Roxy, relishing her role as Bridesmaid. All with the Tuder glory that is Hatfield House in the background.

Hero Toastmaster to the rescue.

2011-06-05T12:08:00.003+01:00

A long walk along a gravel path was too much for this charming young lady and her shoes. No problem. Toastmasterbest is on hand with a strong pair of arms. This was at the fabulous Knebworth House wedding between Fedelia and Stephen. An Italian/English marriage that was a fantastic afternoon and evening for everyone.
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Anyone else need a lift?

Crondon Park Wedding

2011-04-21T13:34:00.000+01:00

Here she is. Pretty-as-a-picture Lauren at her wonderful Crondon Park Wedding. Pictured too are two of her hard-working ushers taking time-out from their wedding-day duties.

Oh What A Surprise.

2010-11-12T16:07:00.001Z

Great news!
Five years ago I was Toastmaster at an African-themed wedding at The Manor Of Groves Golf Club. I've just received an e-mail from the couple telling me that they have just been blessed with two, noisy, twin boys and they wanted me to know, along with the message "We will always be thankful to you for making our day extra special"

What a wonderful thing life is!

SPECIAL AWARD.

2010-10-14T17:38:00.001+01:00

Just announced:

British & International Fellowship of Toastmasters name JEFF BEST "Toastmaster Of The Year"

Says Jeff: "I am immensly proud of this award and intend to work hard to justify it and to uphold the very high standards of The Fellowship"

A Great Time At Down Hall:

2010-07-21T19:50:00.003+01:00

Only one of the many moments of pure happiness at the wedding of the lovely Laura and lucky man Greg at their Down Hall Hotel wedding.

Isn't she lovely?

2010-07-02T10:48:00.001+01:00

Isn't she lovely? Here is our gorgeous bride, Stacey, on her wedding day at beautiful Quendon Hall Parklands. Also pictured are two pairs of delightfull guests who appear to be playing "spot-the-goldfish" in the pretty pond.

Barbie gets married

2010-04-29T16:21:00.003+01:00

"Jeff, you have been absolutely amazing". That was the compliment from Eleanor, our very own Barbie-Doll Bride, towards the end of her wedding to Adam at Wentworth Golf Club. It was a perfect setting for a perfect day.
As seen, she had a wonderful time, as did all her relatives and other guests. Actually, so did I!.

Having a good time

2010-04-29T13:43:00.002+01:00

Havin' a good time! This is the Dynamic Bride Susanna really letting herself go at The Marriot Hotel, Regents Park. She and her new husband are off to sunny St Lucia. Good luck to you both.

What-a-Sikh-night.

2010-04-28T08:14:00.002+01:00

Oh what a wonderful night it was at The Britannia International Hotel for the Sikh wedding of Karmveer Bance. Cannot remember such a large gathering of people enjoying themselves so much. 478 of them all singing & dancing at the same time. You could hear the noise in the street! Pictured are two of the lovelies amongst the delightful guests. I think the one on the left is flirting with me. What d'you think?

Winter Wonderland Wedding

2010-01-14T12:30:00.002Z

Oh what an exhilarating, fun-filled frolicking-in-the-snow wedding was enjoyed by Ryan & Michelle in North London. A few minutes outside for a couple of lovely, romantic pictures and back inside for a hot toddy. A never-to-be forgotten day.

A warm wedding on a cold day

2009-12-12T12:01:00.018Z

Brrrrrr...The temperature may have dropped and the photographer may have had to use windscreen de icer on his lens, but it was a wonderful, warming experience just seeing the smile on the face of bride Kay at DOWN HALL HOTEL. So, off to the tropics now are you Kay and Martin? Lucky you...

2009-11-09T13:38:00.004Z

FANHAMS HALL, WARE Was the venue for the wedding of Gayle And Wayne. It was a beautiful, hot, sunny day; hence the protective eye-wear!

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Had a great day at CHANNELS GOLF CLUB at the wedding of Rob and his lovely, Polish bride, Anna. It was enormous fun as most of the Bride's family came over from Poland for the wedding and couldn't speak a word of English. I had learned a few words of Polish so that I could greet them in their own language. I was also able to assist in their "Bread & Salt" ceremony. An old Polish custom which I had seen before. They were most appreciative. Please see my page of testimonials.

Weddings, weddings, weddings.

2009-09-18T11:29:00.002+01:00

Sorry, been so busy haven't had time to update my blog. Recently worked-at venues: DOWN HALL HOTEL. WOOLSTON MANOR. LONGSTOWE HALL. THE MANOR OF GROVES. THE PRIORY. PARK INN HOTEL. FORTY HALL. THE REID ROOMS.
All great venues with gorgeous brides (and mums) but Longstowe Hall sticks in my mind particularly. Its a small country manor house but with the most exquisite grounds and gardens I've ever seen. Almost as gorgeous as the Bride, the lovely Rebecca.
Other beauties I've had the pleasure of meeting during my recent Toast mastering: Susanne, Emma-louise, Ilona, Leyla, Ciara, Laura, Nicola, Louise, Phyllis and Gemma.
By the way Gemma, a week after your wedding I met your Mum and Dad at Gatwick airport. They were getting away for a few days.
Just attended a wedding fair at FORTY HALL Enfield. The joint was jumping and packed. Did a lot of business and so did the other exhibitors.

BEEN VERY BUSY

2009-07-27T11:18:00.004+01:00

A Barmitzvar at the LONDON AQUARIUM, a wedding at QUENDON HALL PARKLANDS and another at GILWELL PARK have kept me well occupied lately.
The wedding at QUENDON HALL PARKLANDS was particularly memorable as it was a Hindu wedding. The ceremony, which I'd not seen before was traditional and highly ritualized and lasted for almost two hours.
The picture is of the Bride, Natasha, and Groom, Amit. Fascinating.

HATFIELD HOUSE

2009-07-13T14:22:00.002+01:00

Historic HATFIELD HOUSE was the glorious setting for the barmitzvar of young Ben. I wasn't in my usual Toastmaster's red jacket as they wanted me all togged up as Henry The Eighth. It was a very warm day as the sun was shining right up until the early evening. It was a wonderfull event. By the way, that bulge in the front of my costume contains my own personal property!

Other interesting venues recently have been NAZEING GOLF CLUB and THEOBALDS PARK COUNTRY CLUB.

PRISM WEDDING

2009-06-15T09:50:00.002+01:00

The Prism Restaurant, a really swish venue in the city was the scene for the wedding between Carla and Daniel. What a day and evening it was! It went on 'till midnight but it was worth it to see the look of sheer happiness on the face of the bride, her new husband, and just as importantly, her charming mum.

A Weekend of Weddings

2009-06-11T12:00:00.002+01:00

Saturday, and I was at The Hilton Hotel Watford for the joining in matrimony between English Rose, Vivien and her dark, handsome, Italian Groom Carlo.

Sunday found me at The Down Hall Hotel for the wedding between vivacious Leigh and Simon. This was doubly interesting as I was asked to officiate at the "glass-breaking" ceremony immediately after the civil ceremony was over. For legal reasons this could only be done after the registrars had left the room.

Chinese-tea-Party-Wedding

2009-05-25T11:37:00.004+01:00

Beautiful Down Hall Hotel was the setting for the wedding of handsome English Groom, Steve, and his exquisitely pretty Chinese Bride Susan. The day included a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony which I had never seen before.

PONTLANDS PARK WEDDING

2009-05-10T13:33:00.004+01:00

Pontlands Park. What a beautiful venue. And what a delightful wedding couple Ann and Ian made. The weather was perfect and Pontlands Park was a perfect setting. I hope to go there again soon.

2009-05-02T11:11:00.003+01:00

Just had a most interesting meeting with a delightful client at Hatfield House, the venue for a big family event in July. The baronial hall at Hatfield House will be a wonderful setting for a function and I'm to be costumed as Henry The Eighth!

2009-04-24T15:02:00.002+01:00

Been away for a while but am back now and raring to go! Looking forward to lots of exciting weddings at wonderful venue such as:
THE ROYAL CHACE HOTEL, ENFIELD.
DOWN HALL HOTEL, HATFIELD HEATH.
FORTY HALL, ENFIELD.
LEEZ PRIORY, CHELMSFORD
SHENDISH MANOR, HERTS.
FANHAMS HALL, WARE.................AND LOTS, LOTS MORE.

2009-03-13T19:00:00.004Z

Just attended two successful wedding fairs, both organized by The Wedding Guide, at Forty Hall, Enfield, and Chingford Assembly Hall.
Officiated at a prestigious, black-tie event at The House Of Commons. several dignitaries present including a handful of M.P's.
But most exciting of all was a mega-brilliant wedding at
The Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington High Street Between two ardent football-fan- families; one for Spurs and the other for Arsenal. what a night of hilarity and fun!

Winter-wonderland wedding

2009-02-02T15:55:00.003Z

Smashing wedding yesterday in St Johns Wood, North London. At one point I went outside and saw that it was snowing quite heavily. I immediately got the photographer and told him "There's a great opportunity outside. Shall I get the bride and groom"? The photographer's name is NEVILLE BLOOM. He had a look, took a test camera shot, and being sharp and on-the-ball said "Go for it" I ran back inside and practically dragged the bride and groom from their guests and, ignoring a couple of onlooker's whinging "You can't go out there" got them outside. The result was several romantic pics of the pair of them frolicking in the snow which they will cherish forever. Opportunity meets inspiration meets preparation; nice one!

Wedding Fair

2009-01-26T13:17:00.002Z

Attended another very successful wedding fair yesterday at The Royal Chace Hotel, Enfield, organised by The Wedding guide. I really enjoy wedding fairs, particularly when I take a few bookings!
Oh well, got a big wedding coming up this weekend. Better check my kit.