James Hasler The Man In The Red Coat

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Hi, I'm James The Man in the Red Coat 👋
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"A massive THANK YOU to the Amazing James. We couldn’t have asked for a more professional, entertaining, and passionate Toastmaster if we tried."
The Ultimate Wedding Toastmaster and/or MC, James has vast knowledge of weddings for the majority of cultures found in the UK. His commanding but non-military delivery keeps everything to time and nothing missed. THE MAN in the Red Coat (Red Coat is Optional btw!) is just the tonic you need to make your day memorable for all the right reasons. So use his experience of over 350 weddings and have the celebration you always dreamed of.
James Hasler The Man In The Red Coat Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£495
Maximum price
£2,500
The prices I charge are all bespoke, depending on the location and time required. They also include my travel costs and any pre-event meetings. I am not VAT registered so the price you see is the price you pay.
James Hasler The Man In The Red Coat Details

Products and Services

Speech Writer
Vocal Coach
On-the-Day Wedding Coordination
Toastmaster / Master of Ceremony
Pre-Wedding Consultation
James Hasler The Man In The Red Coat Full Description
There are Toastmasters and there are Toastmasters, and then there is The Man in the Red Coat. Younger than the average Toastmaster, less military but just as commanding. James comes from a customer service background and fully understands that the day is all about you and your guests. Following a pre-meeting where all your wishes are laid out and the schedule is determined, you can begin to relax about the day itself. He works in parallel with all your other suppliers, coordinating with each of them and controlling the timing of your great day. Whilst working with them, he also guides you and all your guests through the day's rituals and ceremonies, in some case giving explanations and in others just encouraging movement. Everything is done with a smile and with warmth, but when required, authority. If you ever wondered why you would need a Toastmaster, then if you want to enjoy the day as much as your guests, that has to be the best reason. You can relax, chat and enjoy the company of your family and friends in the knowledge that someone is watching the clock, coordinating the show and that when you are needed he will come and give you warning that something is going to happen. Why choose The Man in the Red Coat over other Toastmasters? Well, because he does not come from a military background, but one from performing arts and customer service, he has the ability to adjust his delivery to a style that is to your liking. So not every delivery is the same. He is tall at 6' 3" and so, regardless of whether he is dressed in his red coat, is normally identifiable. He is also a trainer by trade, when not guiding people through events, and his specialty is presentation skills. So he can give all your speakers guidance and extra confidence should they require it on or before the day. Finally, on the subject of confidence, that is a word you should remember. Getting married is expensive, so don't waste it on delivery. Use The Man in the Red Coat and have confidence!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: James Hasler
Thank you for reading my profile. I hope that you have the most memorable and amazing experience on your wedding day. However, if you wish to relax and really enjoy it along with all your guests, then give me a call to find out how I can achieve that for you You may be reluctant to spend money on someone dressed up in red, but I really can make a difference to stress levels on the day and ensure you get value for money out of all your other suppliers. I look forward to speaking with you.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
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Ayaan Baloch
Wedding: March
January 2025
Smooth and Stress Free
James was an excellent Toastmaster for my sister's wedding reception in London. From the very outset, James was great with communicating how he would be able to help with the wedding and took the time to fully understand the order of events for the jam-packed evening. Thank you James for all the support and making the wedding such a smooth, fun and stress-free event. For anyone looking for a great toastmaster, I would highly recommend James
Perry Wickenden
Wedding: June
January 2025
Nobody does it better!
James acted as MC at my daughter’s wedding. They were undecided about having an MC but were really pleased that they did. They were also glad that they chose James. He was marvellous, professional and very sociable. The day went exactly how they planned thanks to James. I would highly recommend having an MC and if you do you could not chose better than James.
Debbie Greenwood of DG Ceremonies
Wedding: November
January 2025
Complex management - sorted!
James was the MC at a wedding in Claridge’s, Mayfair recently. It was an absolute delight to work with him. He has a lovely way of dealing with guests so that they are where they are supposed to be at the right time. He deals with people in a calm and friendly way. The event was pretty complex and James managed to take a lot of stress away from the family and wedding planner. He made my job as the celebrant easier too. Highly recommend.
Talia & Bradley
Happy couple married in July
January 2025
All you ever wanted
Hi James, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for making the whole night flow and keeping everything on time . Everyone who I’ve spoken to has enjoyed it so much and commented on how good you are! I would highly recommend you as you make sure all you wanted at your wedding takes place!
Emily and Alex
Happy couple married in May
January 2025
We felt like guests at own wedding!
James was fantastic! Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without him. We have had constant positive feedback from our guests saying how great he was. We really did feel like guests at our own wedding, which was just the dream! We had such a fantastic day and so much of it was down to James. Nothing was too much to ask, everything was just sorted, organised or resolved without us even realising. Thank you so much :)
Roshnee & Nick
Happy couple married in June
January 2025
Care, Passion and Love
James you truly exceeded our expectations and we would 100% recommended your services to our friends and family. Thank you for looking after us throughout our wedding day and making the day run smoothly as you assured us it would. You removed any worries we had, you were highly professional and it was clear how much you love your work. Friendly and welcoming always. Everything was organised well and presented with the utmost care, passion and LOVE
Marc & Sara
Happy couple married in September
January 2025
Simply Incredible
We had James at our wedding and he was simply incredible. He managed a big crowd well and seamlessly, he was charismatic and funny without being overbearing, he is smooth, kept to timelines, made all of the speech-givers feel totally at ease, and worked in conjunction fantastically with the caterer, band, wedding planners and the singers. For a small wedding, medium sized wedding or large wedding I would recommend James as a fantastic choice in a heartbeat, and is decently priced. Bravo!
Nicola & Chris
Happy couple married in September
January 2025
The right decision
We met James at my friend's wedding and immediately wanted to book him for our own. It was the right decision, as he took all the pain out of coordination on the day and made everything run so smoothly. He was easy to deal with in advance, super helpful with suggestions around speeches and extra touches for the day, and he thought of things we wouldn't have. He worked really well with all the suppliers and many commented how fantastic he was. A real highlight of our wedding. Recommended.
Seema and Tarun
Happy couple married in October
January 2025
100% Worth it
What can I say about James? He was just amazing. He really made us feel comfortable, he was on the ball and the day just went really smoothly. He was very caring and funny and helped us get through the day. Things can always go wrong but no one knew and James helped coordinate everything. We were on time for everything and it’s exactly what we wanted. He made our day so much easier and better I wouldn’t have even thought of a toastmaster but it’s 100% worth it and so is James!
Emmy & Steve
Happy couple married in October
January 2025
They put their feet up!
James was an extraordinary addition to our wedding day. He was incredibly helpful in herding guests to and fro, getting people to where they needed to be on time, and spoke beautifully. He absolutely allowed us to just sit back and enjoy the day without any worry about timing or where to be, and we'd highly recommend using him!
James Hasler The Man In The Red Coat Location & Contact Details

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London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

I have been so lucky to attend weddings all over. I ran the 2017 £5M wedding at Blenheim Palace, that was unbelievably memorable. In 2016 I ran one at the Grove where I had to improvise a Dhol player substitution. You can make a lot of noise with a ladle and a cooking tray! I get to work in the most amazing venues, not just in the UK, but all over the world, with intimate numbers of around 60 up to massive numbers of around 900 for a Muslim Walima. However, the most memorable has to be that of a daughter of a friend of mine who recently got married. It was very emotional seeing a young girl I had known as a child mature into a beautiful bride and looking so happy.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Tall, Personable, Commanding, Warm, Adaptable

What about your business are you most proud of?

The way it has grown in popularity with such a great reputation in such a short space of time, and in particular the number of referrals I get.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Create yourself a landing page where all the key details of your day are there for all to see and refer to easily. This can include timings, dress code, the all important group photo list (putting one person in bold whose job it is to get everyone together) and who the key players are. Then get yourself a QR code for all to access easily.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

The couple in question who were just amazing had a plane fly by with a just married banner behind it. This was arranged by the groom without the bride's knowledge, so I had to get everybody outside to see it. However, just before I gave the command to go he said that there was also a photographer on the plane. So I quickly got everyone in a circle around the bride and groom and then tweaked it into a giant heart shape. - It worked and looked amazing from the air.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

We meet up, either in person or more commonly these days via Zoom. Do we like each other? If yes, we discuss needs, the schedule and sign contracts. We then go away and continue planning, communicating with each other whenever necessary. 10 days prior or less we speak again to check any changes. On the day, I turn up early, they enjoy themselves and I coordinate everything until the DJ/Band takes over (where applicable). Once contract is signed, I am available any time to be contacted for advice guidance on anything to do with the wedding. I am not a wedding planner, but I know what works, especially with respect to timing.

What is the most unusual thing you’ve been asked to plan?

The appearance and timing of acts that are to perform by surprise. I think choreographing the arrival of an impromptu rapper so that no-one knew until he had started that he was there was not only tricky but blindingly amusing - we nailed it between the two of us.

How do you ensure a stress-free wedding?

Sounds like I am blowing my own trumpet but, by having me there... Once you have handed over your schedule, relax and trust those you have engaged to run the show as you want it. If you are needed I will come to you and guide you. So enjoy the company of your friends and family. This may be your one and only wedding, but in the last 12 years, I have got married over 365 times. So rely on my experience to remove the stress from your day. Don't take my word for this - read the reviews.

What do you love most about your job?

Working with and for such a wide variety of people. I am an avid team player and leader and always treat everyone I work with as an equal and with respect. I find it makes for a much nicer place to work - for everyone. Weddings are also happy occasions, so why would I not wish to work in such a happy environment. I also get to work in some fantastic places, and not just in the UK. Over the last decade, I have worked throughout Europe, in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy (and Sicily), Spain and Switzerland. I have also worked in the States. These travels have included the 3 Vs, Venice, Vienna, and Vegas! I am a people person and love the company I keep, so to do it in such a variety of ways, in such a variety of places, thoroughly enriches my life in a way I could never have imagined before I started.

What is your favourite moment at a wedding?

Probably the first dance. For two reasons. It is for me normally the bit just before I can relax. Secondly seeing couples so in love and together and although they know that everyone is watching, in most cases, they dance like they are the only people there.
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Bridebook Discount10%
Bridebook Special OfferFree Speech Guidance Available to All Speakers at Your Wedding