The ceremony is over and now it is time to relax and have some fun at the wedding reception. In this post you will find information, tips and ideas for the perfect wedding toast. The term “toast” is defined as a ritual in which a drink is taken as an expression of honor or goodwill. Traditionally, at a wedding reception, the father of the bride, in his role as host, offers the first toast, thanking the guest for attending, offering tasteful remembrances of the bride’s childhood, and wishing the newlyweds a happy life together. The best man usually proposes a toast in the form of best wishes and congratulations to the newlyweds. A best man’s toast takes the form of a short speech (3-5 minutes) that combines a mixture of humor and sincerity. The humor often comes in the shape of the best man telling jokes at the groom’s expense, while the sincerity incorporates the praise and complimentary comments that a best man should make about the bride and groom. The actual “toast” is then delivered at the end of the speech and is a short phrase wishing the newlyweds a happy, healthy, loving life together. The maid of honor may then follow suit, appropriately tailoring her comments to the bride. The groom may offer the final toast, thanking the bride’s parents for hosting the wedding, the wedding party for their participation, and finally dedicating the toast to the bridesmaids.
The following are some examples of wedding toasts:
"May there always be work for your hands to do.
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine warm on your windowpane.
May a rainbow always be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
May you have all the happiness and luck that life can hold
And at the end of all your rainbows may you find a pot of gold"
"My wish is that your marriage be a thing of beauty and joy forever,
always as beautiful as you are today (bride). And may the loveliness
of your marriage increase with each year. Here’s to the bride and groom".
Now that you have a little back ground information about the wedding toast you will need to have the toasting glasses. Toasting glasses come in a variety of styles and can be personalized to make a wonderful keepsake for the parents of the bride and groom and the wedding party. To see a great selection of toasting glasses, just visit www.brandisbridalboutique.com. Here are a few of our best sellers:
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