Don’t fear your wedding toast. This is a time for you and your sweetheart to bask in
the attention of your closest friends and family. It’s a perfect opportunity to make
them smile while thanking them for their support and love. Too many newly married
couples dread having to stand up and address their audience – even after being the
center of attention at the altar! However, with a few savvy tips, you can deliver a
wedding toast that your guests will remember (in a good way) with a smile.

#1 – Become The Closer

Take the nervous edge off by letting the best man and maid of honor warm up the
crowd. That way, by the time you take the spotlight, the crowd will have settled
into listening mode. The best man will typically go first followed by the maid of
honor. Then, once the crowd is warmed and tuned in, you and your sweetheart are up.

#2 – Don’t Be Afraid To Borrow

Sometimes, the best way to shake off the cobwebs and calm your nerves is to start
with someone else’s words. You have thousands of years of history from which to
pull. For example, you can begin with, “A wise man once said ‘A successful marriage
requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.’” There’s
something about quoting another person that reduces the nervousness.

You can also use a Top 10 list. Fans of late-night television host David Letterman
will immediately recognize the format. Not only can you read your list from notes,
but it can help launch your wedding toast with a smile.

#3 – Keep It Short, Clear, And Punchy

As much attention as you give to the material you include in your toast, you also
want to limit it. Droning on for ten minutes is a sure recipe for boring your
guests. Keep it under 3 minutes. And make sure your toast is easy to digest. That
means your stories should be short and to the point. Your jokes should be
appropriate for a PG audience. Bring it home by thanking your guests and letting
them know that you appreciate having them in your life. It’s sincere and will
instantly ingratiate you to your audience.

Show Your Appreciation

A stunning wedding toast is easier to pull off than you might think. Keep your goal
in mind: to thank your audience and express your appreciation and love. You only
have 2 or 3 minutes to do that. If you start out with a pithy quotation, follow it
up with a short anecdote, and close it out with heartfelt thanks, your speech will
be memorable. One last tip: memorize your closing. That way, you can end powerfully,
signaling your guests to raise their glasses in celebration.

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