Tips to Good Wedding Toasts
By: Gail Leino
It may not happen soon, or it may happen tomorrow but some day each and everyone one of us is going to be put in the position of having to give the wedding toast for a friend or family member. Some of us choose to wing it, giving a toast on the fly and hoping that in all of our weepy rambling we say something memorable or funny. Of course we may be weeping because of overwhelming happiness for the newly wedded couple or out of our own self-pity. A little preparation goes a long way and so can a couple of good tips.
1.) Keep it short: no matter what you say, keep it short and sweet. Guests have been sitting in their chairs a long time and people are certain to have short attention spans. At most you have a minute or two before their minds begin to wander so don’t start rambling. Also don’t try to fit a lot in a little time by speaking too fast.
2.) Keep it simple: you’ll find that the best wedding toasts can be simple expressions of love and hope for the couple. Just stand up and say how much you love them and what your special wish is for them. If you want to be better prepared, look up and memorize a simple quote to repeat with your own cadence and rhythm.
3.) Practice beforehand: stand in front of the mirror and hold that champagne glass up to yourself as many times as it takes to get comfortable with the quick speech you have in mind. That way it will go much easier when you actually give the speech.
Follow these three little steps and you’ll find that you can make it through those few moments of pressure to say something heartwarming to the bride and groom.
Mrs. Party… Gail Leino is the internet’s leading authority on selecting the best possible party supplies, using proper etiquette and manners while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. More ideas, wedding shower party favors, decorations and Wedding Favors.