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Yet even that simple toast of congratulations and best wishes has become more
like a 2-5 minute speech, including other things such as stories from the
Groom's past and thanks to the wedding attendants, guests, and parents for
helping to make the day a success.
Keep this quick guide handy, you're going to want
these tips close as you write and get ready to deliver your unforgettable
Wedding Toast!
Order of Toasts
Traditionally, wedding toasts
have been given in the following manner:
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Best Man: Offers his
congratulations, and then toasts to the health and happiness of the Bride and
Groom, usually with a few moments of reminiscing
on some funnier parts of the
Groom's past
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Groom: Takes a moment to
thank the Bride's parents, Best Man and Bridesmaids, then offers a toast to his
beautiful Bride
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Bride: Expresses thanks
to the Groom's parents, then toasts her dashing Groom
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Father of the Bride:
Addresses the guests and thanks everyone for attending, then formally welcomes
the Groom to the family, finishing with announcing the festivities may begin
But don't feel obligated to follow the rules of tradition! The only one required
to propose a Wedding Toast is the Best Man, but watch out for some
competition...many weddings are now including a toast from the Maid of Honor as
well.
And of course, any guest who feels moved to say a few words may also offer a
toast to the Bride and Groom.
Best Man Toasts
For the Best Man, a wedding
toast should ultimately be a toast to the Bride and Groom and their new life
together.
But the audience is also looking to you to add a touching, and possibly humorous
story about how the Bride and Groom met, or even an embarrassing story about
your escapades with the Groom. But be sure to keep any stories PG!
Maid of Honor Toasts
It's becoming a new trend to
hear the Maid of Honor speak at the wedding as well. If you're the Maid (or
Matron) of Honor, you can certainly tell the story of how the Bride and Groom
met.
But if you're following the Best Man, chances are he's covered this already.
Your job is to offer words of inspiration and wisdom to the newlyweds, as well
as your blessing.
Groom Toasts
While the Best Man may be the
only person offering a toast, it is traditionally thought that the Groom should
stand and at least thank the Best Man for his toast.
This is also appropriate timing for you, the Groom, to offer thanks to the
Bride's parents (especially if they paid for the event) and thank the wedding
attendants and Bridesmaids for helping make the day special.
And don't forget why you are here, to marry your beautiful Bride, so be sure to
toast to her beauty and any other qualities you want to add.
Bride Toasts
Now it's the Bride's turn to
speak. But if you're the Bride, what could you possibly say that hasn't been
said already? If any of the above thank-you's have been left out, add them now,
as well as an additional thank you to the Groom's parents for raising him to be
the wonderful man he is today.
And surely you won't forget to toast the love of her life, your new husband.
Father of the Bride Toasts
Last, but surely not least, is
the Father of the Bride. For the Father of the Bride, your well wishes for your
daughter's happiness with her new husband should be followed by a formal welcome
of the Groom into your family.
Additionally, now is a great time to thank the guests for attending and
celebrating with the family, and announce that the festivities may now begin.
However, the Father of the Groom may wish to speak as well, in which case
announcing the beginning of festivities will fall to him.
Continue reading:
Wedding
Toast Tips - Part II
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Make sure to check out
Wedding
Toast Tips - Part II
and
Wedding Toast Tips - Part III pages as well as other related wedding speeches articles
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