Some of the most memorable parts of a wedding are actually the wedding toasts. It provides a good opportunity for wonderful messages to be delivered, as well as to thank and acknowledge people who made the day a success. On the other hand, knowing how to deliver these “messages” and “thanks” will be a great factor in making it unforgettable moments for the occasion.

“Basic Rule Of Toasting”

The most excellent wedding toasts are brief. Toasts are there to enhance the “celebratory” ambiance of the affair, and not for the one giving the toast to try out his new “stand-up” routine. Toasts must be direct to the point, short, and simple. The longer a toast gets, the less impressive it becomes for the guests and the couple.

Who Announces The Toast?

A lot of people get the impression that a DJ or a bandleader is in charge of announcing toasts for weddings–wrong idea. The best man has the responsibility of announcing toasts; while some spend weeks or days planning the toasts, most start thinking about the toasts before the wedding day. So, as the bridal couple, you may need to have some advance planning.

Who Will Be Giving A Wedding Toast?

The couple must decide who will possibly want to give a toast during the occasion. This will vary widely based on the affair’s formality, as well as the family’s feelings. These days, it is typical for a maid of honor to give a toast for the groom, the best man to give a toast for the bride, and the bride’s father to toast for the couple. It is also usual for the bridal couple to toast for their parents and their guests.

Additionally, toasts will also depend on certain factors such as who’s really hosting the occasion. They would want the opportunity to toast to the couple. Obviously, toasting can become quite complicated so it’s always best to plan toasts well ahead of time, in case any issues arise.

When Are The Toasts Given?

Formal affairs will generally have toasts after the meal. If the couple’s wedding cake will be served for dessert, then the toasts will be given after the cutting-of-the-cake. On the other hand, if their cake is not the one served for dessert, then the toasts still follow after the meal.

For less formal occasions, such as afternoon weddings, the toasts are normally given after the couple dance their first dance as “husband and wife”. In any case, it is always best to coordinate with the caterer so as to plan the timing for dessert course.

What Does The Couple Do During Toasts?

For the new couple, while their family and friends toasts to their good fortune, they have the luxury of simply sitting still and smiling. Although, some couples get-up and return the toast –but this should even be briefer than the main toast to make sure that everything moves along smoothly.

Quick Tips For Tasteful Toasts

Be prepared. This means deciding on who would be giving the toasts, in what order, and informing them ahead of time. Be sincere, use words of your own and speak straight from the heart. Be brief, be tactful, and be complimentary. Refrain from giving embarrassing comments for the couple; after all, this is their special day. Practice your toast, be charming, be confident, and be connected. Most of all, it pays to be clear-headed when doing wedding toasts –alcohol will not help!

Wedding toasts are very special parts of a wedding celebration. Planning the toasts in advance, as well as being prepared for it will make it among the most striking highlights of the celebration. Remember, a refined speech is never long but short and concise, and it’s always best to come from the heart with all sincerity.