Wedding Toasts: Preparing for the Big Moment
If you’re the lucky one who’s been appointed to make a toast or speech for the wedding, have no fear. Sure it can seem like a daunting task, but you know the couple very well. Start your preparations by coming up with an array of memories you have for the bride and groom. Keep a nice balance between serious, happy, funny, and somber. Here are some sure fire tips to help you create the most memorable toast ever!
Say Thanks!
A great way to start off your toast is to simply thank everyone for coming on behalf of the couple. Also, thank anyone who helped in the preparations. Then, thank the bride and/or groom for adding significance to your life. Make sure not to forget to mention how you met!
Make ‘em Laugh!
A perfect speech always makes the audience laugh. People love it. Don’t be afraid to tell a quick funny anecdote or a few light-hearted jokes about the couple.
Get a Little Sentimental
Don’t be afraid to be mushy. You should be speaking from the heart. Incorporate a few soft stories about the bride and groom to keep your audience engaged.
Toast to the Couple
If you are the best man or friend of the groom, be sure to compliment the bride. Mention the admirable qualities she has brought out in him and say she’s the best thing that’s ever happened to him. Likewise, if you are the Maid of Honor, recognize the groom, as being the man of her dreams and why. Don’t forget to toast the happy couple together! Find a sweet way to say how they complete each other.
Finish Strong!
End with something really unique and special. Some type of “wow” factor. You want all the guests to clap, or better yet, stand up! You could choose to end with some heartfelt advice for the couple, or perhaps a poem, bible verse, or proverb that conveys your advice or sums up their relationship.
Remember, practice makes perfect! Perform the speech for a friend or small group, practice in the mirror, and read it out loud. Have confidence and the toast will be wonderful.
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