Your engagement party is going fabulously and soon the guests will be toasting to your happiness. Do you know how and when to respond?
As your friends and family raise their glasses and propose a toast to you, remain seated and don't raise your glass in return, clap or drink. Smile and nod in acknowledgement, then thank them once they have finished giving the toast.
Once you've written your speech, there are a few things to do to help prepare for the big day and ensure that your delivery is perfect!
When most people think about giving a speech, the thing they find most terrifying is thought of forgetting what they were planning on saying in front of hundreds of people. Even actors at the Academy Awards usually have written notes and you can too!
If you've never given a toast before, there are a few things to keep in mind to make your first toast as successful as possible.
First, always make sure that your glass, along with everyone else's are filled before you propose the toast. Toasts can be offered with champagne, wine, a mixed drink or non-alcoholic punch. It should not be offered with tea, coffee or water. The server should fill the glasses of the bride first, then the groom, maid of honor, parents and finally the best man.
If you're planning on giving a personal toast and want to do a really good job, it will take a few hours to craft your speech and practice it. Practicing is important it you want the toast to come off flawlessly at the reception. All of this sounds intimidating, but this easy step-by-step planner will guide to success.
There are a few very simple steps to consider while preparing your sentiments that will help you compose and deliver the perfect toast.
Step One
Know what you are going to say. Take the time to think about what you are going to say and write it down. You can definitely bring notes with you, and they may help you feel less nervous to know you have a back-up copy in your pocket. It's always nice to be able to recite your words from memory, but if you've taken the time to construct a touching speech, your words will shine through whether you read it or speak from memory.
A toast is properly given with a glass of champagne or other alcohol in hand.
When you are being toasted, you should just sit and smile! If you feel like returning the thought, you can stand and return the toast. Your return toast should be short and concise.
Putting together your words for the perfect wedding toast can be a little intimidating. A thoughtful quote or two can give you a head start and help strengthen your speech with the powerful words of respected individuals.
You can begin your toast with a quote, for example:
That Love is all there is,
Is all we know of Love.
That is one of my favorite quotes from Emily Dickinson, who wrote often of love and loving. My toast to you....
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