How to Give a Good Wedding Engagement Toast
Many couples will throw an engagement party to share the happiness and good news of their betrothal. Traditionally, the father of the bride-to-be will give a speech, but this honor may fall on the best man, or the father of the groom. As with all speeches, the speaker will want to make it memorable and enjoyable. Good preparation and thanking those who have contributed to the occasion are important parts of the speech to remember.
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Instructions
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Prepare your speech by using notes or prose. Prepare your speech well in advance, and practice it to make sure that it flows well on the day you are to give the speech. Include funny and/or touching notes about the couple in your speech. You can also quote a few lines of prose as well.
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Stand before all the guests and thank them for attending, acknowledging those who have traveled long distances.
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Thank everyone involved in the organization and preparation of the event, such as caterers, waiters and any friends or family who have decorated the room or contributed in any other way.
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Recite a story about the happy couple or alternatively, some advice that you can draw from humorous stories concerning your own marriage.
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Wish the happy couple every future success, prosperity and happiness in their lives together.
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Raise a glass to the happy couple. Raise your glass and invite the guests to join you in a toast to the happy couple, wishing them a long life together filled with good health and much happiness.
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Tips & Warnings
Rehearse your speech to ensure it flows easily on the day you give it.
Do not drink a lot of alcohol before the speech or you will slur your words.
Smile often--this will instill confidence in you and your audience.
Avoid recounting a story that could offend or upset anyone.
References
- Photo Credit engagement ring image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com petites notes 11 image by Nathalie P from Fotolia.com champagne image by Sean Wallace-Jones from Fotolia.com
