Make your Christmas Event stand out from the rest - add sabrage!

There is no better way to spread conviviality than with a chilled glass of champagne.

There is no better way to open a bottle than with a sabre.

 

A perfect sabrage - taught by Lady Toastmaster &  Maitre Sabreur Kent

A sabraged bottle of chilled champagne -
by Nikki Curran Maitre Sabreur South East England

 

Whatever event you are planning why not introduce sabrage to your guests?

 A French tradition that goes back to Napoleonic times and it is alive and flourishing here in England.

Nikki Curran is a Maitre Sabreur and a member of the Confrerie du Sabre d’Or.  She is qualified to teach the noble art to both individuals and groups.

Your Toastmaster & Maitre Sabreur in Kent
with guests after their successful sabrage

With the opportunity to show some style and panache this could be that little something different that you are looking for.

 

 Why not contact us now

Phone 01843 223462 or 07856 872978

A first in Northen Ireland - The new Mr & Mrs McClelland sabrage a bottle of champagne

Northern Ireland is God’s own country and the perfect setting for a wedding.

 On Saturday 8^th September Your Toastmasters attended such an event at Portrush on the northern coast.

 As guests began to arrive at Ballywilliam Presbyterian Church so did the aircraft that were displaying at the air show taking place the same weekend.  There is always something special about  the Red Arrows performing in the sky on your special day.

 Before the wedding breakfast Nikki a Maitre Sabreur oversaw the groom sabrage (open champagne with style using a sabre) a bottle of champagne in front of his new bride and all the guests; and they all loved the spectacle.  Nikki was proud to introduce sabrage on behalf of the Confrerie du Sabre d’Or to the people of Ulster and looks forward to many more such occasions.

Dean & Joanne use our sabre to cut their wedding cake

 The whole day was splendid and one of the highlights was the exceptional  speech by the best man that was enjoyed by all.

 The Irish really know how to enjoy themselves and what’s more the sun shone as well!

Kent wedding toastmasters head up North.

Your Toastmasters Nikki & Jonathan attended a wonderful intimate wedding high up on the Alston Moor in Cumbria.

 The bride and groom had planned a very special day for their guests the highlight of which was a reception held on a steam train that saw canapés eaten and champagne flowing throughout the whole journey.

A very intimate wedding for a very special couple.

 

The wedding breakfast held at the Alston House Hotel was a delight and Nikki a Maitre Sabreur even found time to perform sabrage (opening champagne with style by using a sabre) in the grounds of the hotel.

The bride and groom had the day of their dreams and are looking forward to spending their lives in a beautiful corner of England.

A very colourful wedding at Addington Palace

On Saturday 18^th August, the hottest day of the summer, wedding toastmasters, Jonathan and Nikki Curran, had the pleasure of officiating at the wedding of Steven and Emma Arinze at Addington Palace.

 The glorious period building looked resplendent in the clear blue skies as did the guests, especially the visitors from Nigeria who lit up the event with their fantastically colourful dress. The Winter Garden and Great Hall were beautifully decorated and each table was finished with candelabra and crystals.  The exquisite 5 tier wedding cake at the end of the Great Hall took pride of place.

Emma Cassey and her team from the Palace worked very hard preparing and serving refreshments and food which was befitting for the occasion.

 With evening drawing in and the temperature still in the 30’s outside Nikki (a Maitre Sabreur for the Confrerie du Sabre d’Or) oversaw Steven perform  sabrage (opening champagne with a sabre) alongside his new wife Emma.  Both families were delighted by the spectacle.

As the dancing began everyone appeared in colourful Nigerian clothing which had been given out as gifts by the groom’s mother.

What a hot, hot wedding day for everyone!!

The whole day was recorded for posterity by Ditch GreenPhotography and Anneka Ireland Videography – we are really looking forward to seeing the results.

Emma & Steven signing the register at Addington Palace

Wedding Toastmaster Jonathan introducing
 and enjoying the speeches 

Your Toastmaster Jonathan overseeing
the cutting of the cake

Steven & Emma meet their
guests in Nigerian Dress















 

Maitre Sabreur Nikki oversees the bride & groom
opening champagne with a sabre