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Summary: When planning a toast for the bride, make sure that it is short and to the point. Tell a relevant story when giving a wedding toast and keep things appropriate with tips from an event coordinator in this free video on wedding etiquette.
Hazely Lopez is president and director of Hazely Academy of Refinement and Modeling. Lopez is focused on mentoring young girls, teaching them how to carry themselves, public speaking,...read more
"A toast is usually made from the bottom of your heart with the most honest and sincere words. Hi I'm Hazely Lopez with "Hazely Academy of Refinement and Modeling" and I'm here to talk to you about how to make that toast for the bride at rehearsal dinner. Usually the toast is made towards the end of the dinner and it is started by the host. Also it is the groom's father that usually starts with the toast and then after that the bride's father follows in response to it and if any other attendees want to continue to follow up they can do so as well. The most important part is to keep it short and straight to the point. You might also use a relevant story to the wedding and that may be a personal experience, a personal story, the connection that you may have with the couple, also a joke in a very nice, keeping a tone that is appropriate for the wedding is a good option to do. Always keep that sentimentality in the actual talent. It is going to help you deliver that honest and very sincere toast. I'm Hazely Lopez from "Hazely Academy of Refinement and Modeling". Cheers to you, congratulations and remember keep it honest, keep it cheerful and enjoy it."
eHow Article: How to Plan a Toast for the Bride-to-Be at the Rehearsal Dinner