A memorable event in the life of a newly-married couple is the reception that immediately comes after the ceremony. Partaking of the good food that is served courtesy of the couple is something to look forward to since wedding toasts are likely to be given during this time. Toasts are made to add fuel to the already celebratory mood felt by the bride and groom and the attendees of this special occasion.
The wedding toast is normally initiated by the father of the bride. As to the proper time of making a toast, this would depend on the nature of the reception, whether it is a formal or informal affair.
If the affair is formal, then there is also a need to consider the cutting of the wedding cake. According to custom, if the wedding cake to be cut is the one to be served on the guests for dessert, the wedding toasts can start after the couple cut the cake. If the cake to be cut is not the same cake that will be served, then right after the main course, the toast can then be made.
If the affair is informal or for weddings celebrated in the afternoons, then the wedding toast usually follows the first dance of the bride and groom as married couples.
Naturally, families and friend of the newly-weds would be excited to want to toast during the reception. The most often observed order of toasting is as follows – the father of the bride to offer his toast to the couple; then the best man offering his toast to the bride following the maid of honor toasting the groom. During the wedding toasts, the newly-weds should remember to just listen and smile at the person making the toasts. They are not allowed to offer a toast to themselves. However, what they can do is to give a return toast. The bride and groom can offer a toast to their parents and guests as their way of showing their appreciation in their participation in the wedding celebration.
The rule of thumb to be observed while doing wedding toasts is to keep it brief. The person making the toast should not take too much time in relaying his message. Certainly, you do not want to bore the bride and groom as well as the other guests with such a long speech. For the best man, it is advised that he does not drink too much prior to the toast. A drunken best man could result to an embarrassing toast. The best wedding toast can be rendered in a matter of 2 to 3 minutes. For the returned toast made by the bride or the groom or both, it should even be shorter than this.
Be complimentary and sincere when making a toast. After all, this celebration is dedicated to the bride and groom so be generous with your compliments. Look them into the eye so that they know that you mean what you say. To make sure that things go well, try practicing your wedding toast before the actual wedding day.
By Eric Hartwell
Read more about Wedding Toasts...
The wedding toast is normally initiated by the father of the bride. As to the proper time of making a toast, this would depend on the nature of the reception, whether it is a formal or informal affair.
If the affair is formal, then there is also a need to consider the cutting of the wedding cake. According to custom, if the wedding cake to be cut is the one to be served on the guests for dessert, the wedding toasts can start after the couple cut the cake. If the cake to be cut is not the same cake that will be served, then right after the main course, the toast can then be made.
If the affair is informal or for weddings celebrated in the afternoons, then the wedding toast usually follows the first dance of the bride and groom as married couples.
Naturally, families and friend of the newly-weds would be excited to want to toast during the reception. The most often observed order of toasting is as follows – the father of the bride to offer his toast to the couple; then the best man offering his toast to the bride following the maid of honor toasting the groom. During the wedding toasts, the newly-weds should remember to just listen and smile at the person making the toasts. They are not allowed to offer a toast to themselves. However, what they can do is to give a return toast. The bride and groom can offer a toast to their parents and guests as their way of showing their appreciation in their participation in the wedding celebration.
The rule of thumb to be observed while doing wedding toasts is to keep it brief. The person making the toast should not take too much time in relaying his message. Certainly, you do not want to bore the bride and groom as well as the other guests with such a long speech. For the best man, it is advised that he does not drink too much prior to the toast. A drunken best man could result to an embarrassing toast. The best wedding toast can be rendered in a matter of 2 to 3 minutes. For the returned toast made by the bride or the groom or both, it should even be shorter than this.
Be complimentary and sincere when making a toast. After all, this celebration is dedicated to the bride and groom so be generous with your compliments. Look them into the eye so that they know that you mean what you say. To make sure that things go well, try practicing your wedding toast before the actual wedding day.
By Eric Hartwell
Read more about Wedding Toasts...
