Most people freak out when it comes to giving a toast speech. NOW.... You have been asked to propose a toast at a wedding ... Here are a few helpful hints.
1. BE PREPARED:
You must have been told prior the day of the wedding that you are going to give the toast. Do not wait until the D-day before thinking of what to say.
2. GIVE SUBSTANCE TO YOUR REMARK:
A good wedding toast can be enriched with a few words of wisdom. You don't need the dictionary.
3. KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE :
Say what the audience wants to hear.
When mentioning names of persons or places be sure they are correct and you pronounce them properly.Avoid cliches. Be sincere and speak with affection and interest.
4. BE WITTY BUT NEVER VULGAR:
Vulgarity is the bankruptcy of wit. Select your jokes carefully and stay away from those that are too RISQUÉ. You don't want to turn into a comedian.
5. DO NOT MEMORIZE YOUR REMARK:
It does not matter if you occasionally refer to the main points listed on cards, as long as you do not read or recite your speech. Reading means that your head is down, and you therefore lose eye contact with your audience.
THE ORDER OF THE TOAST.....
The toasting usually begins as soon as the wedding meal has been consumed or after the cake cutting ceremony. But it can also be started any, time after the receiving line has disbanded.
Everyone - the guests as well as the wedding party - is served a beverage. Champagne or wine is traditional for proposing toasts - they add a special note to the occasion. However, fruit punch (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) ginger ale or white grape juice are acceptable substitutes. Tea, coffee or water should never be used for toasting.
When there is a head table, the beverage for the toast is first served to the bride, then to the groom, next to the maid of honor, the other head table guests and lastly to the best man. When there is no head table, the wedding party usually forms into a group as soon as the receiving line is disbanded. After being served the beverage for the toast, the wedding party waits for the speeches to begin.
It is the job of the master of ceremonies to keep things running smoothly. He must make sure that all toasts and speeches tie together and that there are no time gaps between presentations. If there is an orchestra, he should ask that a few bars of music be played to get everyone’s attention. The toasting is now ready to begin.
Flexibility is the watchword of any wedding these days.
WATCH OUT for the continuation......
*Who does the toast?
*Samples of how a toast is proposed.
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