Being asked to give a wedding toast speech or introduction at a wedding is a huge honor. You get to celebrate the newly married couples big day in your own way and with your own words. You can say whatever you want, however you want. But therein lies the problem.
With endless options before you, just how do you choose the perfect words for a wedding toast?
It's not as difficult as it seems. Part of the answer lies in the name itself. This is a toast, not a speech. That in itself answers a lot of the question for you. You don't need to fret too much in a toast over what you should say, just how you should say.
The basic element of a wedding toast is the toasting part. The backbone of your speech should be toasting those in attendance. Make a list to ensure you don't forget anyone. Think about who was really involved in making the big day happy. Obviously the bride and groom are the top of that list, but consider all the other people who had a hand in the wedding day: the bride's maids, the parents of the couple, even the ushers may warrant a mention.
Once you know whom you're toasting, now comes the part where you need to use your own creativity. Think of how each these people should be toasted. You should take everyone on your list separately. No two cases are alike in this instance. You are not going to toast the bride the same way you would toast the best man. So weigh everyone's role carefully before deciding what to say about them.
If you just can't seem to find the right words, don't panic. There are a lot of resources out there that can help you formulate what you want to say in your toast. And even without these resources, the basic guidelines are actually pretty simple. Your knowledge of the people you are talking about and intuition are perhaps your best guides in writing this toast. Listen to them before taking advice from the Internet or other sources.
Here are some basic guidelines that may help you:
If you are toasting to the bride, you want to be respectful. Whether yo u are a bride's maid or the groom himself, you don't want to do anything to embarrass the bride on this day. Make sure to note not only how beautiful she surely looks, but also other features about her that make her the person she is.
A toast for the groom should also be handled with care. Even if you are the best man and have been buddies with the groom for your whole life, you should keep in mind that this is his big day too. Now might not be the best time to bring up embarrassing stories.
If you are tasked with toasting bride's maids, remember to thank them. They aren't just there to look pretty: they have all volunteered their time to make this day special. And the same goes for the parents of the bride and groom, and even the guests. Everyone is coming together for this day, so be sure to thank them.
You will know your audience best. The key in giving a toast is to be gracious and to tailor it to the people you're speaking to. Keep it s imple and you can't go wrong.
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