How to Propose a Toast to Your Host

An expression of gratitude and admiration, a toast can be the highlight of your host's evening if delivered correctly. Keep it short, sweet and complimentary.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Candles
• Champagne
• Sparkling Cider
• Champagne Glasses
• Champagne Buckets
• Spiral Notebooks
• Writing Pens

1. Time your toast to be delivered directly before or directly after the meal is served. If you wait until after the meal, be sure that every guest is finished eating before you begin.
2. Tap delicately on a glass, if necessary, to get everyone's attention.
3. Ask everyone but the host to rise.
4. Raise your glass and begin speaking.
5. Make your toast personal or humorous, depending on the occasion. Always make sure to include your gratitude for the invitation.
6. Compliment the host on one or more attributes or an accomplishment that everyone is there to celebrate.
7. Use a personal anecdote to support your compliments.
8. Finish the toast by inviting guests to drink in the host's honor.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep it short and sweet. The worst toasts are those that drag on unnecessarily.
• Make a few notes to yourself prior to the toast to remind yourself of everything you would like to say.