How to Make a Wedding Toast

Learn how to make a wedding toast, and your speech should be a major success. The best wedding toasts are filled with humor and sentiment. They're delivered loudly and confidently, so that everyone can hear. Here's how to make a wedding toast:

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Brainstorm. Consider stories about the bride and groom - ones that show how much they love each other. Think about sharing childhood memories. If you can't write the toast on your own, look online for traditional versions and funny quotes. Forget about giving the wedding toast if you get drunk.

2. Avoid talking about past boyfriends, girlfriends, spouses, your own relationship, finances, the wedding gifts, or the couple's private plans (e.g., pregnancy) during your toast. Keep positive focus on the bride and groom. Also make sure you spend plenty of time rehearsing before the main event.

3. Finish your toast on a lighter note, filled with hope and good wishes for the happy couple. Humor might be appropriate, depending on the wedding. You could say something like, "May your children be blessed with rich parents!" Always end with "To (name of bride) and (name of groom)! Cheers!"

Resources

• The Nest Newlywed Handbook
• The Bridesmaid's Guerrilla Handbook
• I'm a Newlywed! ...Umm, What Do I Do Now?
• The Bridesmaid Guide: Etiquette, Parties, and Being Fabulous
• The Ultimate Bridal Shower Idea Book: How to Have a Memorable Party

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on 5/16/2009 I really need this tips as my favoutire niece is getting married next week. TQ