The dinner’s almost done, the dancing’s about to begin, and it’s toast time. Don’t fret! We at Weddingbells want every part of your day to be amazing—including your speech. With a little help from Tom Haibeck’s bestseller, Wedding Toasts Made Easy, here are eight tips to being cool, calm and collected in the moment!
- Prepare your speech beforehand to avoid fumbling and forgetting!
- Make it short, sweet and simple.
- If you and your mister prefer to make a toast together, take turns acknowledging certain guests. Haibeck suggests linking arms when finished and raising your glasses to the room.
- The bride and groom should be the last to toast—don’t precede the best man, parents or maid of honour since your speech is intended as the final thank you.
- The most successful speeches are from the heart, so keep it sincere.
- Don’t feel obligated to thank everyone individually—you’ll be talking for hours!
- For a short speech, toast your groom with a brief, simple message of love and appreciation. Follow this by thanking the entire room for their attendance and best wishes.
- If you’re making a slightly more elaborate address, add in your parents, in-laws and bridesmaids. Then thank your guests as a whole, with special nods to both families and out-of-towners.
There’s no need to stress, just raise your glass and enjoy the rest of your beautiful day—you’re the toast of the town!
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