How many times have you attended a wedding and while listening to the toast, thought to yourself, “Did he/she just say that?” Here are some easy tips a bride and groom can share with the best man and maid of honor to help them prepare for the big speech.
- It’s ok to write the speech down.
- Keep it short! Understanding that this is a sentimental time for the toast-givers and the bride and groom, you will only have the attention of your guests for a short period of time, so keep it short and sweet.
- Make it personal.
- Don’t talk about the bride’s and groom’s past hook-ups.
- Keep to the toast-giving plan, don’t pass the microphone around to other guests.
- Keep the drinking to a minimum prior to the toast. You have the remainder of the event to whoop it up.
- Exercise restraint. Keep the raunchy details to yourself.
Cheers!
Patricia
A Walk to the Altar 