Wedding Speech-Toast Tips
One of the highlights and important aspects of wedding traditions are the wedding speeches and wedding toasts; it is important for those who have to give a wedding speech to know the correct etiquette. If given to do the honour, do not get nervous but consider it a very special moment of your life. The wedding speeches given and the wedding toasts rose by those close to the bride command special attention, so always try to win the heart of the audience.
In contemporary weddings, the bride’s father is the first person to give the speech, and is introduced by the best man in case there is no toast master or master of ceremonies. The bride’s father welcomes the guests and thanks them for attending the marriage of his daughter. He can proceed by taking about his daughter and his new son in law, and then proposes a toast to the bride and groom. The groom’s speech comes in response to his father in law’s speech. It is followed by the speech of best man, which is the funniest one, and the maid of honour.
As public speaking is a phobia for many, you can write down the speech and break it into parts like opening middle and the closing text. In this way you can deliver your speech in an organized manner and more easily. If you are not sure of what to speak, some handbooks of best man speeches are available in the market. To keep your speech interesting and light always adds some humour to it. If you are planning to add a story to your speech, avoid personal ones as the audience won’t be interested. Do not mention ex boyfriends and girlfriends as it might cause embarrassment in the wedding ceremony. Let your emotions do the talking and express how special the couple is. Speak with a smile on your face; it will even help in boosting your confidence.
Wedding toasts are easier than wedding speeches and normally start with a short story related to the bride and the groom. It makes the couple feel how special their union is for all, so always be careful while telling an instance. Let the toast be of just 1 or 2 minutes. Make sure you stand up as everyone should see you. Hold your glass in your right hand when proposing the toast, and raise the glass towards the person you are toasting when you have finished. After a toast, it is customary for everyone to clink glasses before sipping. When you have finished raising the toast don’t forget to make an eye contact with the couple.
Giving a wedding speech or raising a toast is a very old but respected custom and one mistake from you can ruin things for the one organizing a wedding and the newlyweds. Most importantly, remember to enjoy yourself, take everything in and focus only on the moment.