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The wedding toast is a Western tradition that consists of one or more
people, important in the lives of the couple, offering a few words in honor of
the newlyweds.
Generally, the wedding toast is offered during the meal or shortly after it
has finished, to that person or people, who may be family or friends of the
bride and groom, who have been chosen in advance by the bride and groom
to offer the toast , they have the opportunity to write their speech in
advance, or they can be spontaneous.
If you are the person chosen to make the wedding toast , you have to be
aware of some things you should and should not say:
It is important to make your speech not too short (one sentence),
because it may give the impression that you don't care; nor very long
(more than one page), remember that you are not a politician in a
campaign; It is recommended to have 3 to 6 paragraphs of 5 or 6 lines
each.
You can make a funny speech, taking care not to fall into the vulgar
and ridiculous, remember that you have to make a toast, not be the
jester of the party.
Preferably, rudeness and crude phrases should be omitted, because
not all guests at the party can understand your sense of humor.
Previous relationships of either of the couples should never be
mentioned, it is in bad taste.
You can boast about past experiences, but never tell intimacies of the
newly married couple or any of its members. Don't forget that it is a
wedding, not a show program.
It is essential to take care of the monotony in the speech, that is, avoid
repeating the same words over and over again, you don't want to look
like Cantinflas.
You should never say the toast while drunk or a little drunk, because
you will most likely say and do everything you shouldn't.
At the end of the toast, you must go to where the bride and groom are
and congratulate them.
Below you can find an example of a wedding toast:
Have a very good night all of you and welcome to this very special event, in
which our dear ones, Alicia and Enrique, wanted to share with us their love
and the great happiness that they feel on the occasion of their wedding.
On this special night, I have been chosen to give this toast to the couple,
something for which I feel very honored and grateful, although also
somewhat nervous, so I ask you to be understanding, because nerves are
treacherous.
First of all, I want to congratulate Alicia and Enrique, two wonderful people
who I had the opportunity to have as friends, but who today are my brothers,
brothers with whom I have had fun and learned a lot, no one better than
them to teach me to me and to everyone what true love is.
Time has passed so quickly, it seems like it was yesterday when I thought
my best friend was supposed to meet my college classmate, a pretty and fun
girl who would surely like her a lot. I remember Enrique's face almost
perfectly when I told him. , a face like “are you telling me I need a girlfriend?”
and I said to myself, Yes, of course you need it, it's urgent!
I didn't even tell Alicia, I just took Enrique to a party I knew she was going to
be at and that's it, I introduced them, they talked for hours, they exchanged
phone numbers and the rest is history. Now I'm here watching my best friend
and my pretty, fun college friend getting married and me telling them about
this.
I am happy, very happy to be able to share this with my two great friends, I
wish them all the happiness in the world, and I invite all of you to enjoy it as
they deserve it
Thank you.
iscourse for a wedding toast
Written by Katherine Speirs | Translated by Diana I. Almeida
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A wedding anniversary is a special occasion for the happy couple and also a time for family
and friends to get together and celebrate together. Although it is not common for every guest to
make a speech or toast, some take the opportunity to express their best wishes or simply to
share a special memory or a funny anecdote. If you decide to make a toast, it is best to prepare
beforehand to ensure that the result is understandable, accurate and from the heart.
Difficulty level:
Moderately easy
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Instructions
1. 1
Write your thoughts. Make a list of things you want to say in your toast. You don't have
to say much; If you want, be brief and say something nice. Write down your thoughts
beforehand so you can decide what is important and what can be left out.
2. 2
Decide the tone in which you will speak. Maybe you want to make your speech serious
and sensitive or more informal by making it light and fun. Think about the couple you
will be talking about and what they would enjoy most.
3. 3
Give your speech a personal touch. Share a story about the couple, such as how they
met, how long you've been friends with them, or about vacations or festivities you've
shared. Make sure it's something the guests of honor will enjoy and try to include a
little humor if possible. The other guests will also appreciate something fun.
4. 4
Finish by expressing your gratitude for being invited to the celebration, and wish them
many more years of happiness. As an extra touch, give the couple your printed or
handwritten speech as a memento of the occasion.