Wedding toasts and tips that you need to know. So you have been asked to give the wedding toast at your best friends wedding. You say you don't know what to do. There are 4 Key elements to giving a Wedding toast. Once you know what they are and how to apply them, then you are on your way to to giving that memorable wedding toast.
The 4 key elements are
1. First you need to have a wedding toast, you can write the toast yourself, or have someone write it for you. There is also the option of getting a wedding toast book that is full of several types of toasts.
Picking out the right type of wedding toast and now you need to practice the toast so that you wont be struggling along trying to deliver it.
2. Next you need to know when to give a toast at the reception. You need to check with the bride & groom on this to define the right moment. Most of the time the toast is given just after the blessing and before the meal.
3. Knowing how to get everyones complete attention at the time of the toast is important. You don't want to start talking while everyone else is talking. Usually tapping a piece of silverware on the side of your glass will get everyone quieting down. Then announce "can I please have your attention."
Then once everyone is quiet then raise your glass.
4. Knowing what to say and how to say it. Your wedding toast has been practiced to prepare you for this part so just take a couple of deep breathes. Be sure and keep a smile on your face to set the mood and start your toast. Try not to have long pauses or repetitive ums or you knows. Look at the bride and groom as you give them their special memorable toast. there you have it now you will be on your way to giving that memorable wedding toast at your best friends wedding.
I'm a motivational speaker, internet marketer and country recording artist known for my signature song and music video Hills of Pennsylvania. I have entertained at hundreds of weddings and believe me when I say there is nothing more embarrassing then to see someone unprepared get up to give a wedding toast and they stumble around looking for the right words to say. You just plain feel sorry for them.
By Sunny James
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The 4 key elements are
1. First you need to have a wedding toast, you can write the toast yourself, or have someone write it for you. There is also the option of getting a wedding toast book that is full of several types of toasts.
Picking out the right type of wedding toast and now you need to practice the toast so that you wont be struggling along trying to deliver it.
2. Next you need to know when to give a toast at the reception. You need to check with the bride & groom on this to define the right moment. Most of the time the toast is given just after the blessing and before the meal.
3. Knowing how to get everyones complete attention at the time of the toast is important. You don't want to start talking while everyone else is talking. Usually tapping a piece of silverware on the side of your glass will get everyone quieting down. Then announce "can I please have your attention."
Then once everyone is quiet then raise your glass.
4. Knowing what to say and how to say it. Your wedding toast has been practiced to prepare you for this part so just take a couple of deep breathes. Be sure and keep a smile on your face to set the mood and start your toast. Try not to have long pauses or repetitive ums or you knows. Look at the bride and groom as you give them their special memorable toast. there you have it now you will be on your way to giving that memorable wedding toast at your best friends wedding.
I'm a motivational speaker, internet marketer and country recording artist known for my signature song and music video Hills of Pennsylvania. I have entertained at hundreds of weddings and believe me when I say there is nothing more embarrassing then to see someone unprepared get up to give a wedding toast and they stumble around looking for the right words to say. You just plain feel sorry for them.
By Sunny James
Read more about Wedding Toasts...
