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Friendship Toasts

Here’s to our friends – in the hopes that they, wherever they are, are drinking to us.

Here’s to absent friends – particularly to prosperity.

Here’s to our faraway friends. May their spirits be with us as soon as these spirits are in us.

To our absent friends. Although they are out of sight, we recognize them with our glasses.

Here’s to our absent friends – God bless them.

Here’s to our absent friends – both the long-lost friends of our youth and our long-lost youth.

Here’s to the girl I love best, I picked her out from all the rest; She’s not here to take part, So I’ll drink to her with all my heart.

May you live all the days of your life.

May our house always be too small to hold all our friends.

A toast to your coffin. May it be made of 100 year old oak. And may we plant the tree together, tomorrow.

Here's to us, And those like us. Damn few and they're probably dead. Cheers!

More friends and less need of them.

May misfortune follow you the rest of your life, but never catch up.

Old wood to burn, Old books to read, Old wine to drink, Old friends to trust.

A day for toil, an hour for sport, But for a friend life is too short.

We'll think of all the friends we know And drink to all worth drinking to.

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Step #1 – Look . Holding the wine glass up against a white background, such as a napkin or table cloth, to evaluate its color and clarity. Red wines should range in color from deep purple to brick red. White wines should range in color from lemon gold to golden amber.
Step #2 – Swirl . Swirl the wine in your glass to aerate it.
Step #3 – Smell . Put your nose in the glass and take a deep breath. Older wines should have subtler aromas than younger ones.
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3 Minute Speech on Friendship

Good Morning to one and all present here. I am going to present a speech about friendship. Friendship is one of the treasures that anyone can possess. God gave us the right to choose friends because they will be with us forever. Our parents and siblings are loving us as they are our own blood. But a friend is someone, who is initially a stranger. Then they take their place in our life above all the other relations. Friendship is nothing but true and pure love without expectations in return.

Role of a Friend

True friends always support each other even during the hardest of times. A true friend is one who feels happy for our success, on the other hand, who feel gloomy for our failures. A true friend may criticize also so that we may come out of our weakness.

He may scold us if we do a mistake and guide the right path. That’s why it is being said that true friend is more precious than any gem in our life. Love from your friend will always be unconditional. They may expect nothing from us but shower their love always.

Friendship – A Divine Relationship

Friendship is a divine relationship, which is beyond the definition of blood relations. It is the only relation that is truly priceless. We may acquire all kinds of pleasures by putting our efforts. But even then life may remain dull, without having someone to share our life with some true friends.

It’s natural that human being always tends to find emotional support and social life. In spite of having everything in life, we may remain in a vacuum. It happens only when we have no such good friend to share our small and small happiness in life. Friends are always there to listen to us unconditionally.

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There is no Second Chance for True Friendship

Friendship will provide us with thousands of fun moments in life which we may memorize in our old age. But side by side, with times this relation may have moments of crisis. A misunderstanding may crop in and this amazing relation may start weakening.

Always be the first one to save the friendship. God forbid, if due to some unfavorable reason distance ever arises within this relation, we must not let our friend go. Hold his or her hand and apologize for any mistake done. There is nothing more pathetic in anyone’s life than losing a true friend.

Friendship is a relationship that is like a newborn baby. Friendship is always pure and like a bundle of joy which only needs more and more nourishment to grow. Never ignore true friends or take them for granted. We may come across various people at different phases of our life. Many may pretend to be our friends but never go by outward glitter.

At last, I wish to say that a good friendship is very difficult to come across. Therefore, we should appreciate this divine relationship having a base on understanding and feelings. We just need friends to live happily. Lasting friendship is a blessing for everyone.

We don`t need to pretend to be someone else when we spend time with our friends. They give us total freedom to be who we are in reality. We should always be grateful to people who make us happy. A true friend is one of the most precious possessions in anyone’s life.

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22 Toast Speech

Here’s to those that love us! And for those that do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if he cannot turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles; so that we may know them, by their limping. Irish Blessing/Curse

Cheers , slainte , skal , prost , and salud ! A toast speech is a type of tribute speech meant to honor someone. Your goal as a speaker should be to make that person feel special and to allow others in the room to be included in the celebration.

Ceremonial Speaking Wheel

All ceremonial speeches should include the trio –narration, magnification, and identification.

Identification

When thinking about your toast, don’t just think about the person you are toasting but about everyone in the room and think about how to bring them into your speech. Saying “we” are here to honor the recipient and reminding the audience of shared values helps the audience to be a part of the process. Say things that invite the audience in several times throughout the speech.

Wedding Toast Instead of saying: Amy and I played Barbie as children and always made sure that Barbie found her perfect soulmate. Say : As many of you know, Amy and I played Barbie for hours as children. What you may not know is we always made sure that Barbie found her perfect soulmate.

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Graduation Toast Instead of saying: I wish you the best in your journey ahead as you graduate and start your new career. Say: We here, your family and friends, all wish you the best in your journey ahead as you graduate and start your new career

Retirement Toast Instead of saying: Dad, I was so happy you let me come and play in your office even if I ran your stapler out of staples by shooting them at the invisible villains that were hiding under your desk. Say: As many of you here now, dad would sometimes let me come to work with him. And while most of you thought that I was the perfect little bosses’ kids, you may not have known that I was really a super hero executing the invisible villain that I found in dads desk. I killed it with all the staples from dad’s stapler.

The use of story helps the audience to be drawn in and want to listen. In short toasts, you can tell a series of one-sentence stories. In larger toasts, you can tell one long story or numerous little stories. Tell your story in a way that the audience relives the moment with you.

Magnification

Take a trait of the individual and magnify it. I’m not talking about superfluous embellishment; I’m talking about honest elaboration. For example, you might talk about

Triumph over obstacles
Unusual accomplishment
Superior performance
Unselfish motive
Benefit to society
The greatness of a simple thing

Now you know of the key elements that should be in your speech, let’s talk about the process of building a toast, writing a toast, and delivering a toast.

Gather the Details

What type of toast is it.

Always adapt your toast to the occasion: Wedding, graduation, retirement, business celebration, award celebration, birthday.

Who will attend?

You will give a different speech to your old college roommate on his birthday if it is just you and the gang versus if his conservative parents are in the room. It will be an even different speech if his new employer is present. Remember, a toast is not just about the person being celebrated but it is about others in the room. As you write your toast, keep imagining the key people present at the event.

Are there expectations about how long the toast will be? It is always good to ask. It can be awkward if there are several people toasting and each gives a five-minute toast and you have prepared only a two-minute toast. Typically wedding-type toasts, retirement toasts, and graduation toasts are longer speeches and people speak from notes. On the other hand, shorter toasts are usually memorized

Sit down and just start jotting ideas. Think of your brain as a water faucet. You are not going to get any water until you turn the thing on. Many people complain they can’t think of ideas, but they never actually turn on the idea faucet. Think of brainstorming as turning those ideas on and getting your creative juices flowing. Start brainstorming ideas and memories one day and then give it a day or two to think about more memories.

When I turn off my faucet at home, there are usually a few drips that happen as the rest of the water gets out of the line. Think of your brain that way. Give it time to drip out the last ideas and be there to catch them. They just might be the best ideas of all. Some people find if they brainstorm before bed that they wake up with the best ideas. Always assume that you will forget your ideas, so write them down as soon as you think of them.

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Sit Down and Write

At this point, just get your ideas down. Put down more ideas than you will use. Allow yourself to write down some cheesy things—by cheesy, I mean those ideas that are silly, extreme, or not right for the occasion. Just go with it. Write those cheesy ideas down, maybe you will use this somehow but probably not. Most importantly, the creative ideas are hiding in your brain behind the cheesy ones and if you don’t get the cheesy ideas out of the way, you will never get to the next level.

Now. Let’s think about that faucet again. Imagine there is something clogging it. You have to put some pressure on it so you can get it working. I like to think of cheesy ideas as that clog in the line. I have to get the cheesy clog out of the way by giving my mind permission to go there and once that line is clear. I need to be ready for all the great ideas that will come out in force after the clog comes out.

Taking It to The Professional Level

If you want to give your toast the professional edge, try using a theme and then adding in some parallel construction. In this next section, I will show you how that works.

Use a Theme

Pick a theme for your toast and carry it throughout the whole toast. I like to think of the theme as the container that holds the speech together.

For example, Drew gave a best man speech and used the theme of a road trip. He told stories of him and his best friend and their adventures (at least the adventures you the ones that you can tell when mom is in the room). He talked about fighting over which music is played, he told stories about bathroom breaks, and he confessed that his friend was always getting lost. These were fun stories and by hearing them we could all imagine the friendship they shared. In his speech, he told us that whoever was in the passenger seat was called the “roundtrip captain.” He gave the new bride advice on how to navigate the relationship since he knew so much about his friend from all these road trips. The speech wrapped up with Drew telling the bride that she was the map reader now and he passed to her the title of “road trip captain.”

Erin gave a graduation toast to her family members who supported her through college. She used the theme of climbing hills. It was the perfect theme since the University of Arkansas campus that she graduated from seems to be arranged so everything is uphill–both ways. She talked about walking the hills both physically and symbolically. In her speech, she talked about how beautiful the view is from the top. She wrapped up her speech by saying now that she is graduated how she has new hills to climb.

Keep in mind the theme is just the container. If you have only a container, it will seem cliché and sound like a cheap greeting card. The theme is not the speech, it is the container that holds your many stories. Make sure to develop those stories.

Use Parallel Construction

Parallel construction is where you take one sentence and you repeat it. It lets you tell a lot of little stories in a short period. Always have at least 3 sentences, keep them together, and try to give them rhythm.

Consider this format and how it might be used for the different toast types.

At a Wedding Toast

I remember when ___ I remember when ___ I remember when ___ I knew you were the “one” because… I knew you were the “one” because… I knew you were the “one” because…

At a Retirement Toast

Many of you know dad for selling insurance, but I know dad for selling me on the idea to go to college Many of you know dad for working long hours at the office, but I know dad for working long hours on school projects that I only mentioned to him the night before they were due. Many of you know dad as a business profession, but I know dad as my super hero. Many of you know dad for …., but I know dad for …. Many of you know dad for …., but I know dad for …. Many of you know dad for …., but I know dad for ….

TOAST PATTERNS

When picking a speech pattern for the toast, consider the audience and occasion. Many toasts are just one to two minutes while others can be five to seven minutes.

Short Toasts Pattern

Let us raise our glass to… Today, I would like to recognize…
Make a list of attributes/accomplishments of the person. With each statement there is a building sensation –each statement you make is better than the next.
Build to a climax. Create a building sensation using parallel construction.
Raise your glass near the end.
End with a poem, quote, or wish them well. (I really think a well-chosen quote makes these speeches special…it is worth the time to look for one to make it really special)

Note: Typically short toasts are memorized and longer toasts are written as a manuscript.

Wedding Toasts Possible Patterns

Give Their New Spouse the Manual of How to Get Along with Them

Tell a story or two about your friendship with your friend
Tell a story about when your friend met the person they are marrying. What did they say about this person? What were your first impressions? Tell anything about the two of them together? What are they like as a couple? How do you know they are right for each other? Tell something you observe about them when they are together?
Give the person advice on how to navigate life with your friend since you know them so well. Think of this as passing on the manual.

Three Stories

Tell three stories about the couple.
Maybe, how they met, the engagement, and a story they tell on themselves.
Maybe, three ways you know they are in love.
Maybe, three things you noticed about how they care for each other.

I Knew It Was Love…

Tell five ways that you knew it was love. Tell a story attached to each of the ways
Tell what your friend was like before and how they are better now than they are with the one they love.

Note: Never mention old girlfriend/boyfriends, never give away secrets to clueless family members (they are living together, that you and your friend snuck out in high school), and always keep it positive. You likely have inside information about the person you are toasting–their wedding is not the time to reveal it.

Retirement Toast Possible Patterns

If you are a work colleague of the person retiring:

These are the three things that set this person apart.
These are the three things that I learned from this person.

If you are the child or the spouse of the person retiring:

Talk about what their career looked like from your position. How were they dedicated?
How did it help you benefit from their job and friends? What did you learn from watching them work?

Note: It can be fun to use their job as the theme. For example, if the person is a coach make the whole speech in the theme of a game. If the person is in sales, use marketing terms to hold it together. If they collected something interesting that was displayed in the office, it lends itself to the theme.

Graduation Toast Possible Patterns

Looking back, looking ahead

Tell a few stories about them before graduation and tell what you expect to see in the future.

We’ve come through a lot together, Here’s some advice for your next step.

Tell stories of your relationship, how that relationship talks about character attributes that led them to graduate.
Give advice on how to navigate the next step.

Top Ten List

Ten things you need to know about (surviving college, having your first real job, etc.).
This can be especially fun coming from the sibling that is in college to the one headed to college.
Top ten things you learned in school that you can use in life.
Top ten things about you that will make you successful.

Let Us Not Forget

A series of memories that you and most of the group present share. Great for a group of friends
Find some great meaning to it all. What did it all mean? what did you learn?

Note: It can be fun to use their major, their future job, or their hobbies as the theme.

Anniversary Toast Patterns

Maybe how they met, the engagement, and a story they tell on themselves.
Tell five ways that you knew it was love and tell a story attached to each of the ways. Interview five of their friends and tell the five stories from their friends about love.

How They Taught You What Love Is

What have you learned by watching them love each other well?

A Biography of Love

Tell a story about their love when they met when they overcame when they did things together.
Tell a timeline of love events and stories about every major milestone.

Ending a Toast Speech

Typically, a toast speech ends with a thoughtful saying, witty quote, or poem. There are many toast websites with great one-liners or short poems you can use to end a toast. If it is a longer toast, consider using a theme and connecting the ending with the theme.

“May misfortunes chase you all of your life and never catch up.” “As you slide down the banister of life may the splinters never point the wrong way.”

Short, Short Toasts

There may be times you are called to give a quick, one to three-sentence toast. It is a good idea to have a few memorized quotes ready that can be woven into a short, short toast.

Here is to those who’ve seen us at our best and seen us at our worst and can’t tell the difference. May you live for as long as you want, and never want for as long as you live! May we get what we want, but never what we deserve. May you always lie, cheat, and steal. Lie beside the one you love, cheat the devil, and steal away from bad company. Here’s to friends and family who know us well but love us just the same. Let us drink to bread, for without bread, there would be no toast. “Here’s to that long straight piece in Tetris.”

Toast Etiquette

How Do You Hold the Glass?

Both wine and champagne glasses should be held by the stem, not by the bowl. “You should always hold the glass by the stem, no matter what the shape or size of the glass or the type of wine,” says Michael Greenlee, the sommelier and wine director of Gotham Bar and Grill, in New York City. “The most common mistake I see in restaurants and at dinner parties is people holding a wineglass by the bowl.”

Three reasons to hold the glass by the stem:

The glass is pretty; you don’t want your fingerprints to mess it up.
Putting your hand on the glass would block seeing the color of the wine or block your ability to watch the bubbles dance in the champagne.
White wine and champagne are chilled, and red wine is served a room temperature. The temperature influences the taste and your hands on the glass will warm up the beverage and change it from its optimal temperature.

What Do You Do When Listening to a Toast?

Those who are listening to someone being toasted should hold their glass when the toast is being made. At the end of the toast, listeners should raise their glasses, tilt the glass towards the person being toasted, and then take a sip.

What Do You Do If You Are the One Being Toasted?

When you are being toasted, you should sit and listen. Smile and nod to let the person toasting know you are listening. You should not hold or lift your glass. Once the toast is over and everyone has had a sip, then you may nod and/or say, “Thank You.” One of the more common questions I get is, “Do I drink to myself?” and the answer is “no, you do not drink to yourself.”

Should We Clink our Glasses?

Check five different etiquette specialists and you will get five different answers. Some groups clink and some groups don’t clink. It is best to take your lead from those with the highest power of those in the center of the event. For example, if you have dinner with your co-workers and your boss is present, see what the boss does. If you are at a wedding, see what the head table does and copy.

The larger the group, the less likely there will be glass touching because it is difficult to touch everyone’s glasses. If you are in a clinking group, when you touch the bowl of the glasses together, you should always look them in the eye and smile.

“As with many of our food traditions, the clinking of glasses traces its root to the health and safety of the drinker. In this case, it goes back to the tendency of nobles to kill each other off by poisoning their food! Wine was very commonly drunk during medieval days because it was one of the only safe liquids available. Water was often polluted, and milk was both useful for other things and thought to be for children only. As the wine was often full of sediment, a poison was easily introduced into it. To prove that his wine was safe, the host would pour a bit of his guest’s wine into his own glass and drink it first, to prove it was safe. If the guest trusted his host, however, he would merely clink his flagon against that of his host’s when his host offered his cup for the sample. The ‘clink’ (or perhaps ‘clunk’ back then, since wood or metal was more common for drinking vessels) was a sign of trust and honesty.” Text from Wineintro. Clinking of Wine Glasses and Toasts. Retrieved March 28, 2008, from http://www.wineintro.com/champagne/clinkglass.html

Toasting Rules

Hold up your glass while giving a toast.

Never toast with an empty glass, it is considered bad luck.

Always hold the glass by the stem.

Avoid getting the beautiful glasses smudged. That means, not touching the bowl. It also means sipping from the same place on the glass.

Always drink to the person being toasted. If you don’t take a sip then it means that you disagree with the nice things that were said about the person. If you are full of liquid or prefer not to sip the alcohol, just put your lips to the glass and fake it.

If you oversee the filling of the glasses, hold the wine bottle near the bottom and only fill glasses halfway up to give the wine room to breathe. Always offer wine to others before pouring your own wine.

In some regions, people will gently use a knife to tap the glass to bring the group to attention.

At some weddings, the quests may tap their glasses to mean the bride and groom should kiss.

Brainstorm About Your Person

Read through these questions and try to answer them about your person. Not all the questions will relate, and that is OK. That question may trigger an unrelated memory that you can use.

Story What is the story of the two of you as children? What is the first memory you have of this person? How did you meet? What is the story of the two of you as teens? What is the story of the two of you as adults? What is an adventure you had together? When did you do something involving this person that didn’t work out as planned? What is a story that is often told about this person? What is a struggle this person has overcome or a story of where you overcame together? What story will history remember about this person? What story will you tell your kids one day? Why is this person special to you in a way that no one else knows? When did you and this person make a difficult situation fun? How have you seen this person grow?

Stuff What do they collect? What are their hobbies? What types of things are important to them? (Pets, cars, shoes) What are they known for having? (Name brand clothes, a great boat) What does their house/car/backpack say about them? What do you have of theirs that means a lot to you? How is their favorite movie, favorite superhero, favorite song a reflection of them?

The Person What are the physical characteristics that become part of their persona (Tall, big feet, curly hair)? What are they known for emotionally (being kind, being passionate, being stubborn)? What are the phrases they say often? What are they famous for? (Cooking, getting lost)

Relationship How did you meet? What has kept your relationship with this person going? What has been the highlight of the relationship? What do their friends say about them?

Wedding Toast

When and how did they meet? What were your first impressions of them as a couple? What did your friend say about the first time they met? If you were given three wishes for them as a couple, what would they be?

Toast Speech Samples from College Students Toasting Other College Students

Today, I would like to raise my glass (raise your glass) to by the far the most gifted athlete in our class. She showed us what it takes to be a student athlete at the University of Arkansas. She opened up her heart and shared the stories about her mother with us. I know we were all touched. She taught us how to improve our puts and She taught us that golf can be fun. We even learned that even the best athletes get nervous sometimes. In the words of Roy, tin cup, McEvoy, “I hit it again because that shot was a defining moment, and when a defining moment comes along, you define the moment… or the moment defines you.” To Ana, may you always define the moment and not let it define you! I ask students to toast their classmates and to give reference to things that student has said or done in class, consider the following speech ending that references three of the student’s former speeches. Sean here this is to you for all you have given us. May your bike never fail you (reference to speech on changing a tire), May your sense of nature keep you wandering (reference to speech on camping) and may your lessons live on, in this lifetime and the next (reference to speech on missionary work).

To someone who Has opened her heart and mind to this class With hopes that they too will join in her efforts to serve God and humanity

To someone who Has made us all feel as if her papaw was our own Pitching and swinging the bat

To someone who Has made each person in this class believe As if we can make a difference in the world One Krispy Kreme doughnut at a time

Anne Frank said, “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment Before starting to improve the world. “

To Haley, we toast to you (raise glass) For you have already begun improving the world.

Best Man Toasts the Couple by Joe Burlingame

Thank you all for gathering here tonight on the beautiful occasion to celebrate the love of Korey and Paola. My name is Joe Burlingame and I know many of you have traveled from long distances to be here and we are so grateful that y’all came. Since the lovely maid of honor spoke so highly of Paola I am going to try and make Korey seem like he is worthy.

When Korey told me that things were getting serious and that he was going to propose,

My initial reaction was “Woah, Korey I am flattered but I am perfectly content with being fraternity brothers,” but everybody knew he was talking about Paola. Korey and I’s relationship started about 5 years ago And to this day I remember my first impression–it was like any first impression when we first meet an accounting major/// Aw—wk–kward.

Our friendship though took off like a rocket ship, and before we knew it we were roommates up to the time he betrayed me and found a permanent roommate. I won’t say any names but she is in this room.

In the 4 years, I lived with Korey, I have found 3 things that make him the perfect roommate.

First, Korey loves spontaneous trips. Korey and I went to 6-7 concerts one semester. We only bought tickets in advance for one and that was because it was the one band I wanted to go see. The others were concerts that Korey had caught wind of last-minute and persuaded me to go. One concert, in particular, was the night of Korey and Paola’s first date. They had gone and got coffee and macaroons I think it was maybe an hour-long date. When he got back Korey talked about it as if they had spent a year with each other. Paola I knew then that you had to be special if you had him talking about you for that long.

Second, Korey is a humble servant. Korey if there is a characteristic that describes you it is being a humble servant. I would complain about how hot it was mowing our yard, but you would not only mow ours but our elderly neighbor’s yard as well. You thought you were invisible– I saw it all. Whether it be cleaning dishes, cooking, or constantly going to our neighbors to see if they needed anything done, you were a servant and I was thankful for you.

Paola I am jealous, I am now going to have to clean and cook for myself now. Nik Birchfield said it best “Korey doesn’t just talk the talk but walks the walk”

Lastly, Korey is someone who is thoughtful. I remember when we first moved in Korey brought in this huge water jug of change and a little wooden chest, I asked what the heck is that for. He responded with “Man I plan on getting married and in order to get married you need a ring.” I was blown away– I never would have thought of that.

Paola I regret that we never really got to hang out. When I saw Korey take that jug of bills and come back with a ring and he started describing why he picked this specific ring out because it matched your characteristics I knew we would be friends.

Korey and I were roommates the night before he was going to pop the question. He practiced a lot with what he was going to say. I know because he practiced on me. I don’t know how many times we practiced the scenario but I could tell you that the words he was going to say to you were heartfelt and genuine

Paola I was able to have the perfect roommate for a few years, but now you will have the perfect roommate for life.

To Paola and Korey!

Hilarious Father of the Bride Toast

This toast is a good example of how to tell a funny story in a speech. This father’s story is brilliant, and his long pauses are perfect for this speech. He goes from having you crying from laughter to tearing up with sentiment.

Atlasobscura. Raise a glass to our readers’ favorite drinking toasts. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/best-drinking-toasts-and-cheers

Burlingame, J. Best man toast. Advanced Public Speaking. University of Arkansas.

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Module 11: Speaking to Entertain and for Special Occasions

Introduction to speeches about people: toasts, roasts, and eulogies.

Whether a toast, a roast, or a eulogy (as in this picture), special occasion speeches about people require thoughtfulness and preparation.

Toasts, roasts, and eulogies are public speaking situations that call for thoughtfulness and care. In each of these situations, you’re trying to honor someone close to you through your words, while creating an emotional connection to the crowd. You may be entertaining the crowd in an uproarious roast, creating a festive mood with a toast at a banquet, or comforting grieving family and friends with a heartfelt eulogy. Knowing how to deliver speeches for each of these situations will serve you for a lifetime. We’ll cover how to properly craft a speech that is tailored for each of these circumstances so that you can rise to meet the occasion!

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This acronym will help you give the perfect toast

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Clare Schneider, photographed for NPR, 17 January 2019, in Washington DC.

Clare Marie Schneider

Illustration of a woman facing away from the viewer, facing an unseen audience in a darkened room, raising a champagne flute in a celebratory toast. She is surrounded by sparkly and shimmery speech bubbles.

It's the wild card of every big event — the toast.

It could be the drunk groomsman at a wedding or the rambling colleague at the retirement party or, perhaps, it's the friend who brings up politics or religion when they've been explicitly asked not to.

For stand-up comedian Atsuko Okatsuka , it was her father-in-law at her wedding. "And then he suddenly goes, I see there's a big Asian contingency here." The moment he brought up race, everyone went quiet.

"It's like a kid when they're playing I Spy, you know?" she says. "That's what he did. 'I spy Asians'."

"Then he tried to save himself. He went, 'and I love the Asians!'"

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It's a memorable toast – but maybe not in the way Okatsuka had hoped.

If you've been asked, or volunteered yourself, to give a toast, we've got some handy tips to make sure people remember your speech with fondness – not horror.

Start with T-O-A-S-T, a helpful acronym from author and award-winning speaker Ramona J. Smith , plus a couple of helpful additions:

T — Tell a story

There's a simple formula to a good toast: Introduce yourself, tell a story, connect that story to the event and wrap it up (time to hit the dance floor!) The biggest challenge is choosing the right story for the occasion and audience.

Every family has stories to tell. Here's how to document yours

Journalist Clare Roth , who has been to 36 weddings, says recording memories on voice memos was particularly helpful. For the occasion, she landed on this sweet and short story:

"There's an anecdote in my mother's diary from when I was three months old, where she heard my sister shout, 'I can't carry you anymore, baby!' And she came out and she was holding me by my skull and I had twigs and leaves in my hair because apparently she had dropped me a few times already. ... It's just so demonstrative of how she will charge ahead, but she wants you to be right there with her. ... And that's why she's going to be such an amazing wife."

Roth says this anecdote worked for the occasion, because it was not only "demonstrative of the relationship that my sister and I had but also related to how she would be as a partner."

Once you share an intimate but relatable anecdote, you can close with a lighthearted joke or offer your best wishes.

O — Optimism is key

How to tell a captivating story — from a wedding toast to a job interview

"Don't give a sad story and leave everyone crying, especially if it's at a beautiful wedding or at a baby shower or somewhere where the mood is already festive," says Smith.

Smith is the 2018 winner of the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. The opening of her award-winning speech was bleak — it highlighted her personal and professional failures. But with humor and optimism, she continued discussing how those experiences have failed to knock her down – by the end of her speech, the audience was singing along with her to Elton John's I'm Still Standing.

Smith compares her craft of speech writing to spicy chicken wings – "Just dip [the audience] in the hot sauce for a little bit and then we gonna cool off with the ranch."

A — Authenticity and vulnerability are better than humor

Dan Perlman is a stand-up comedian, but when it comes to making toasts, " the more successful toasts I've given have been ones where I was vulnerable," he says.

When he spoke at his childhood friend's wedding this summer, he shared an anecdote about them playing basketball and growing up together. Perlman did manage to find an opportunity for some subtle teasing — but remember, it's a toast, not a roast!

S — Speeches require practice

Try reading your speech aloud before you give it live. Even consider sharing it with a trusted friend or family member to look it over.

If you have stage fright, standup comedian Okatsuka has a tip for that: tell yourself that you aren't nervous but rather, too excited. " So instead of shaking from the nerves or feeling a pit in your stomach from the nerves, it turns into butterflies from excitement," she says.

Want To Listen Better? Turn Down Your Thoughts And Tune In To Others

While you're delivering your speech, find an audience wingperson. "Focus on people in the audience who are paying attention and are giving good energy," says Perlman.

You could even ask a friend ahead of time to be this person for you!

And if you get thrown off track while speaking, don't forget: "You're allowed to stop and think. You're allowed to pause and breathe," says Ana Silva.

Silva, who teaches and performs improv, also points out that there are certain elements you cannot control when giving a toast. Just as stand-up comedy has hecklers, wedding toasts have drunk audiences.

"If it's something that is disrespectful in a rude way, I think shutting it down immediately is fantastic," she says. "If it's someone who's just really excited and wants to be part of it. I think a light touch is fine. ... 'I'm so glad cousin Susie is in on this. Let me keep going, Susie.'"

Silva also says that if you're in the audience, you have a role to play as well. " It's all about supporting the people around you." Remember to be generous with your attention, laughter, and applause.

T — Timing. Shorter is better

"I've never been annoyed that a toast is too short," says Perlman, who recommends keeping it between 90 seconds to two minutes.

Wedding enthusiast Roth suggests a range of two to three minutes. "No one is going to get angry about being able to drink their champagne sooner, " she says.

Point is, we all have short attention spans. When you practice reading your speech aloud, make sure that you time yourself.

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If there is one guaranteed way to ensure that you do not bomb this toast, it's this piece of wisdom from Smith: "Never drink alcohol before you give a speech," she says. "You don't want to slur. You don't want to come off as sloppy."

Drinking can also make you prone to rambling on too long, or throwing in an inappropriate, unnecessary joke, so it's best to avoid it altogether.

Don't wait for the perfect occasion

Toasts are a way to tell people you love them. And Roth says, we don't do that enough. "More toasts please!" she says. "It is wonderful to say the quiet part out loud, when the quiet part is... the love you have for your friends and family. Let's bring toasts back in fashion."

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Special Occasion Speeches: Toasts and Tributes

Special occasion speeches.

Cheers , slainte , skal , prost , and sal ud! A toast speech is a type of tribute speech meant to honor someone. Your goal as a speaker should be to make that person feel special and to allow others in the room to be included in the celebration.

Ceremonial Speaking Wheel

All ceremonial speeches should include the trio –narration, magnification, and identification.

Identification: Make everyone feel included

When thinking about your tribute or toast, don’t just think about who or what you are celebrating. Think about everyone in the room and think about how to bring them into your speech. Saying “we” are here to honor the person (event, or thing) and reminding the audience of shared values helps the audience to be a part of the process. Say things that invite the audience in several times throughout the speech.

Wedding Toast Instead of saying: Amy and I played Barbie as children and always made sure that Barbie found her perfect soulmate. Say : As many of you know, Amy and I played Barbie for hours as children. What you may not know is we always made sure that Barbie found her perfect soulmate.

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Graduation Toast Instead of saying: I wish you the best in your journey ahead as you graduate and start your new career. Say: We here, your family and friends, all wish you the best in your journey ahead as you graduate and start your new career

Retirement Toast Instead of saying: Dad, I was so happy you let me come and play in your office even if I ran your stapler out of staples by shooting them at the invisible villains that were hiding under your desk. Say: As many of you here now, dad would sometimes let me come to work with him. And while most of you thought that I was the perfect little bosses’ kids, you may not have known that I was really a super hero executing the invisible villain that I found in dads desk. I killed it with all the staples from dad’s stapler.

Notice how this speaker invites all listeners to be part of the memorial.

I stand here today to pay tribute to the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building Bombing Memorial in Oklahoma City.

This memorial represents the honor and strength as well as all the pain of every person who remembers that historical day.

It has helped an immense number of people to cope with this national tragedy

It is a place of reflection, emotion, and healing.

In this excerpt, Drew speaks to all those who are present at the Doolittle Raider reunion (A reunion of men who in 1942 led the first attack after the bombing of Pearl Harbor)

Each of us in this room has our own memories of growing up with these men and the reasons why they are so special to us . For these men, it is an everyday occurrence that someone thanks them for their service to their country and what they did 65 years ago. So today is my pleasure to share with you the reason why these men are my heroes and why one of them impractically means the world to me.

I hope each of you will always remember the little things these men have done for you. L.M. Heroux once said “heroism is not just pulling a child from a burning house or a driver from an icy river or a kitten from a tall tree. Heroism is also holding the door for a frail elderly and driving courteously and cooperatively and listening with an attentive heart to a friend’s words. Small daily acts of love are as heroic as big once-in-a-lifetime acts of rescue.”

In this tribute to his teacher, “the greatest swing pusher” Hosea Born reminds the group of a common thing, finding your name on the desk.

Walking into a new teacher’s classroom is terrifying. We have all been there. You remember. Finding your desk with your name on it. My name tag was an apple. Tribute to the best swing pusher.

Narration: Tell Stories that celebrate rather than inform

The use of story helps the audience to be drawn in and want to listen. In short toasts, you can tell a series of one-sentence stories. In larger toasts or tributes, you can tell one long story or numerous little stories. Tell your story in a way that the audience relives the moment with you.

Describe the situation or person in vivid detail so we can see the person you’re celebrating in their element. Jeremy Stuthard gave a tribute to his Grandma and said they were “Two peas in a pod.” Notice how in one sentence you get a sense of grandma’s humor and personality. from only one line, “I remember when you dumped a whole bucket of water on me, to wake me up, just to have me help you with your TV.” In another example, Patience Beard describes cooking with her grandma, “Nana ALWAYS let me lick the spoon. We would make icing all from scratch she would turn that mixer on and it would never fail– icing would fly everywhere and her laugh …….would echo through the whole room.” In each example, you can “see” the interaction in your mind. The speaker didn’t tell you that his grandma was a trickster, he showed you that. Patience didn’t tell you her grandma cooked for her, she “showed” you that she did.

People in the audience may not know the person you are celebrating. Resist the temptation to give an informative speech about your person, that is the equivalent of reading someone’s Wikipedia biography–boring. Instead, pick a few things about them to celebrate.

In this tribute to his hometown dirt roads, Nathan Brock’s speech is a good example. He tells us the facts without sounding like an informative speech, I kept this sample in a manuscript format so you could see the emphasis and the rhythm. When you see /// it means to pause.

So, here’s to you, dirt roads

the defining feature of my hometown.

Here’s to you, dirt roads, /// the place of my upbringing in middle-of-nowhere America.

Pawnee , Oklahoma is a town with many dirt roads

A town with a population of 2,136//

It felt like less.

When Googling “living in Pawnee, Oklahoma” one can find a list of pros and cons

Pros include “cost-of-living”

Cons include “unattractive setting”

That is where you came in, dirt roads.

Magnification: Teach lessons in the small things.

Take a trait of the individual and magnify it. This is NOT superfluous embellishment; this should be honest elaboration. For example, you might talk about

Triumph over obstacles
Unusual accomplishment
Superior performance
Unselfish motive
Benefit to society
The greatness of a simple thing

Caitlyn Steiner wrote a tribute speech about the love her grandparent have for each other. Notice how she uses the little things to demonstrate love.

Love appreciates the smallest details the most. My grandpa still puts the toothpaste on both their toothbrushes every morning. My grandma still hangs a towel on the rack for my grandpa every day after he gets in the shower. And they still slow dance together every night in the living room before they go to bed.

In this example, Fawn Kurtzo gives a birthday tribute to her brother Buck. As you read this manuscript excerpt, I want to draw your attention to the fact that each line is a story for those who know him.

We are gathered here today to celebrate another year in the life of Buck. Congratulations Buck? Who am I kidding, CONGRATULATIONS US! We all survived another year of 10,000 questions why, mental duels, being outshot with bullets and arrows, countless times of side-splitting laughs as he carried the life of the party // begin terribly humiliated in a game of dominoes // and just flat being outlasted by this kid!

In tribute speeches, the little things are often the big things. A simple story can reveal something deeper. In this speech, Brittany Brunson is telling the story about riding in her dad’s lap, but really it is a metaphor for their relationship. I kept this in manuscript form so you couldn’t get a feel for how she intended it to be heard.

I don’t remember much from the age of 7// But I do remember getting to sit on my dad’s lap and driving down the alley. I couldn’t reach the pedals // so my dad was in charge of those// Although I thought I was in charge of the wheel// My dad had ultimate control because if I ever got to close to the wall of the alleyway // my dad would steer me right back to the center. Ironically, I never got in big trouble growing up // except for maybe prank calling the police one time…………. but anyways// I never got in big trouble growing up because if I ever got close to that barrier of bad choices /// my dad //steered me right back to the center. Although I thought I had control of the wheel of my life ultimately my dad guided me on to the right path // that led me to hold myself to a higher standard // and stand firm in my beliefs.

Tributes and Toasts

Special occasion speeches (Toasts or Tributes) are celebratory speeches that honors a person, a monument, a holiday, or an event. Always adapt your speech to the occasion: Wedding, graduation, retirement, business celebration, award celebration, birthday.

Gather all the information

Who is the audience?
Are there other speakers?
What is the time limit?
Is this formal or informal?
Will there be a podium? microphone?

You will give a different speech to your old college roommate on his birthday if it is just you and the gang versus if his conservative parents are in the room. It will be an even different speech if his new employer is present. Remember, a toast is not just about the person being celebrated but it is about others in the room. As you write your speech, keep imagining the key people present at the event.

What life lessons did they teach you? How are you different because of this person?
What are their best qualities? Tell a story about that quality
What three words best describe this person?
What makes this person so great?
What is the funniest thing that you remember?
What are some sayings—one-liners—they are known for?
What is something simple that they do that demonstrates their character?
What is unique about her lifestyle or behavior?
What is a special gift that they gave you and why is it so special?
What adventure have you shared with this person?
What’s a story that everyone tells about this person?
What helpful advice has this person given you?
Look through a photo album—what one or two pictures tell about them ?

A toast or a tribute to a person typically includes one of these items:

Small descriptions so we can “see” the person in their element.
Stories of their deeds.
Stories of how the person affected others.
Funny or emotional moments.
The legacy that person is leaving.

Tributes to occasions can be any of the following:

Milestone Birthday, Retirement, Anniversary
Mother’s day, Father’s Day, Truth and Reconciliation Day
Race for the Cure, We Day
Family reunion, School reunion

Tributes to occasions typically include:

Emphasis on shared values
Appreciation for the people involved
Origin and evolution of the event
Stories of people related to the event
The larger context surrounding the event

Sit Down and Write

At this point, just get your ideas down. Put down more ideas than you will use. Allow yourself to write down some ideas that are silly, extreme, or not right for the occasion. Just go with it. Write all those ideas down; maybe you will use this somehow but probably not. Most importantly, the creative ideas are hiding in your brain behind the silly ones and if you don’t get the silly ideas out of the way, you will never get to the next level.

Taking It to The Professional Level

If you want to give your toast the professional edge, try using a theme and then adding in some parallel construction. In this next section, I will show you how that works.

Use a Theme

Pick a theme for your toast and carry it throughout the whole toast or tribute. A theme is the container that holds the speech together.

Use Parallel Construction

Consider this format and how it might be used for the different toast types.

At a Wedding Toast

I remember when ___ I remember when ___ I remember when ___ I knew you were the “one” because… I knew you were the “one” because… I knew you were the “one” because…

At a Retirement Toast

Many of you know dad for selling insurance, but I know dad for selling me on the idea to go to college Many of you know dad for working long hours at the office, but I know dad for working long hours on school projects that I only mentioned to him the night before they were due. Many of you know dad as a business profession, but I know dad as my super hero. Many of you know dad for …., but I know dad for …. Many of you know dad for …., but I know dad for …. Many of you know dad for …., but I know dad for ….

Toast Patterns

People holding wine glasses and touching them together

When picking a speech pattern for the toast, consider the audience and occasion. Many toasts are just one to two minutes while others can be five to seven minutes.

Short Toasts Pattern

Let us raise our glass to… Today, I would like to recognize…
Make a list of attributes/accomplishments of the person. With each statement there is a building sensation –each statement you make is better than the next.
Build to a climax. Create a building sensation using parallel construction.
Raise your glass near the end.
End with a poem, quote, or wish them well. (I really think a well-chosen quote makes these speeches special…it is worth the time to look for one to make it really special)

Note: Typically short toasts are memorized and longer toasts are written as a manuscript.

Wedding Toasts Possible Patterns

Give their new spouse the manual of how to get along with them.

Tell a story or two about your friendship with your friend
Tell a story about when your friend met the person they are marrying. What did they say about this person? What were your first impressions? Tell anything about the two of them together? What are they like as a couple? How do you know they are right for each other? Tell something you observe about them when they are together?
Give the person advice on how to navigate life with your friend since you know them so well. Think of this as passing on the manual.

Three Stories

Tell three stories about the couple.
Maybe, how they met, the engagement, and a story they tell on themselves.
Maybe, three ways you know they are in love.
Maybe, three things you noticed about how they care for each other.

I Knew It Was Love…

Tell five ways that you knew it was love. Tell a story attached to each of the ways
Tell what your friend was like before and how they are better now than they are with the one they love.

Retirement Toast Possible Patterns

If you are a work colleague of the person retiring:.

These are the three things that set this person apart.
These are the three things that I learned from this person.

If you are the child or the spouse of the person retiring:

Talk about what their career looked like from your position. How were they dedicated?
How did it help you benefit from their job and friends? What did you learn from watching them work?

Graduation Toast Possible Patterns

Looking back, looking ahead.

Tell a few stories about them before graduation and tell what you expect to see in the future.

We’ve come through a lot together, Here’s some advice for your next step.

Tell stories of your relationship, how that relationship talks about character attributes that led them to graduate.
Give advice on how to navigate the next step.

Top Ten List

Ten things you need to know about (surviving college, having your first real job, etc.).
This can be especially fun coming from the sibling that is in college to the one headed to college.
Top ten things you learned in school that you can use in life.
Top ten things about you that will make you successful.

Let Us Not Forget

A series of memories that you and most of the group present share. Great for a group of friends
Find some great meaning to it all. What did it all mean? what did you learn?

Note: It can be fun to use their major, their future job, or their hobbies as the theme.

Anniversary Toast Patterns

Maybe how they met, the engagement, and a story they tell on themselves.
Tell five ways that you knew it was love and tell a story attached to each of the ways. Interview five of their friends and tell the five stories from their friends about love.

How They Taught You What Love Is

What have you learned by watching them love each other well?

A Biography of Love

Tell a story about their love when they met when they overcame when they did things together.
Tell a timeline of love events and stories about every major milestone.

Ending a Toast Speech

“May misfortunes chase you all of your life and never catch up.” “As you slide down the banister of life may the splinters never point the wrong way.”

Short, Short Toasts

There may be times you are called to give a quick, one to three-sentence toast. It is a good idea to have a few memorized quotes ready that can be woven into a short, short toast.

Here is to those who’ve seen us at our best and seen us at our worst and can’t tell the difference. May you live for as long as you want, and never want for as long as you live! May we get what we want, but never what we deserve. May you always lie, cheat, and steal. Lie beside the one you love, cheat the devil, and steal away from bad company. Here’s to friends and family who know us well but love us just the same. Let us drink to bread, for without bread, there would be no toast.

Tell Stories

In this tribute speech to her father, she tells a story of how a Jewish man and a Muslim man can transcend boundaries and become friends.

Watch A tribute to my father (9 mins) on YouTube

Video source: NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change. (2015, December 22). A tribute to my father [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/jdRCNuBcAWQ

Tribute Speech at We Day

Watch Inspirational Native American Frank Waln tells his story at WE Day! (3 mins) on YouTube

We Day was an annual series of stadium-sized youth empowerment events organized by We Charity, a Canadian charity founded by brothers Marc and Craig Kielburger. WE Day events host tens of thousands of students and celebrate the effect they have made on local and global issues.

Source: WE Movement. (2017, April 21). Inspirational Native American Frank Waln tells his story at WE Day! [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/-2SE-19WqS8

Watch A tribute to all healthcare workers (4 mins) on YouTube

Video source: Sadhguru. (2020, April 12). A tribute to all healthcare workers [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/vmIqYR-nYVM

Tribute to Famous Person

When giving a tribute to a famous person that you do not know personally, it is important to resist giving a biographical speech. Instead, you should talk about how that person influenced you in some way. The story of them becomes the story of you and them.

In his tribute to Stan Lee, David Lester wrote,

One of my earliest experiences with his work, is through his comics. When my mom would take forever shopping in Walmart, I would fly to the magazine section find those comic books and my time——– just——— evaporated .

Later he mentions the relationship again

The first Marvel movie I remember seeing saw was IRON MAN. I remember seeing Robert Downey Jr. beat up terrorists and change the way we see superheroes, not as just statues but as complex people like us.

In his conclusion, he brings it around to impact on all of us

BUT Do you wanna know who Stan thought the real superheroes were? It’s not the ones we talk about all the time. It’s not the ones that are played by Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, and Chris Hemsworth. NO! It’s us, the fans. We were the heroes all along. Looking out for each other. Supporting people around us who needed it the most. Protecting others from harm. Standing as examples for our community for what we can become. Doing more than the average man would do. That one person can make a difference. That you don’t need a cape just to be a hero. He brought us together. He did all of this.

Hilarious Father of the Bride Toast

Watch The most hilarious father of the bride toast (7 mins) on YouTube

Video source: Revelations Video. (2020, January 8). The most hilarious father of the bride toast [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/BOKduRf7o4k

Key Takeaways

Spend a lot of time brainstorming, reflecting, researching, and talking to others before you begin to write.
Write in a manuscript format.
Structure your speech so your audience feels like they are part of something.
Celebrate the person’s accomplishments and don’t make it an informative speech about them.
Tells stories when possible.
Try incorporating colourful language: Simile, metaphor, antithesis, alliteration, parallel construction.
Consider using a theme that fits the person or the situation.

Attribution & References

Except where otherwise noted, this chapter is adapted from “ Toast Speech” and “ Tribute Speech: Celebrate the Occasion, the Person, or the Monument ” In Advanced Public Speaking by Lynn Meade, licensed under CC BY 4.0 .

Atlasobscura. Raise a glass to our readers’ favorite drinking toasts. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/best-drinking-toasts-and-cheers

Burlingame, J. Best man toast. Advanced Public Speaking. University of Arkansas.

Chidi-Ogbonna, K. (2018). Nine wine etiquette habits to know. https://thefinestitallianwine.com

Lester, D. Tribute to Stan Lee. University of Arkansas Advanced Public Speaking.

Real Simple (n.d.). From how to hold a wine glass. http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/0,21770,712709,00.html

Wineintro. (2008). Clinking of wine glasses and toasts. http://www.wineintro.com/champagne/clinkglass.html

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20 memorable toasts for all occasions

Welcome to toasting 101..

There are occasions in life where you’ll be asked to make a toast. Weddings, graduations, engagements, anniversaries and retirement parties, for example. But if you’re one of the few people left who hasn’t given a TED Talk, the idea of toasting might be terrifying.

Toasting requires risk and courage, vulnerability and humor, and a certain amount of chutzpah. Here’s a basic guide to toast-making followed by 20 memorable toasts and quotes for all occasions. You’ll be ready to grab the microphone and win over the crowd with ease.

Toasting 101

Some basic tips for writing a toast:

Make sure you know how long the toast should be. There’s nothing worse than writing too much or too little. You may also need to ask about tone and know your audience . A bachelor party speech does not need a huge amount of sincerity, but a wedding anniversary would require a more poignant sentiment.
Like a good story, a toast should have a beginning, middle and end. Take us on a journey.
What is your relationship to the event or people? You’ve been asked to give the toast for a reason, so don’t forget to include your personal connection.
Use humor. Making fun of your friends is the cornerstone to a lot of relationships. It’s a fairly safe play to include an amusing anecdote about the person in question that might even be a little embarrassing. Obviously don’t reveal anything too shocking, but a little teasing is encouraged.
Try to memorize as much as possible. While it’s perfectly fine to carry note cards with you, you don’t want your head buried in them. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to practice.
End on a high note. Nobody like a Debbie Downer, so no matter the crowd or occasion, try to end on a message of hope or happiness.

For extra help on this subject I spoke to the New York Times Bestselling author of Men: An Owner’s Manual and ToastMasters Champion Stephanie Brush for her tips on how to prepare for a toast.

1. Remember the train-wrecks

Pay attention to bad toasts you’ve seen. What went wrong? Were they painfully not-funny? Too long? Insincere? How could you have done it better? (Yes: You could have. TOTALLY.)

2. Add a personal touch

You are probably celebrating a special event or milestone. Recognize that thing, but add something personal that only you could contribute. (“Sheila is the youngest person ever to get this award. I’m her senior by ten years—and she’s my hero.”) However…

3. Get over yourself

People who “fear public speaking” are people who think that it’s about them . Hello? The person you are toasting has done something special or represents something special. Focus on that. On imparting that message. Don’t worry about how you will look delivering the message.

4. Practice toasting silly stuff

It’s all about practice. Give a toast to your toast every morning, and imagine a small group watching. You can’t screw that up. Maybe your cat will gag; whatever.

5. Drive sober

Be sober when toasting. A “stiff one” will impede your brain functions.

6. It’s about inclusion

Remember, a toast is about love and sharing. Or barring that, respect. Or barring that, it’s something you have to do to keep your job or to not annoy your sister-in-law.

In any case, it’s about inclusion — reminding a group of people that they are part of a special moment in time. Look at their faces and share that moment. That is really the cool part.

Celebrity quotes

To help you get started on your toast, here are five celebrity quotes you can use as a jumping off point.

“For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love.” — Carl Sagan

“Love is a lot like a backache. It doesn’t show up on X-rays. But you know it’s there.” — George Burns

“Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with slow internet, to see who they really are.” — Will Ferrell

“There’s no substitute for a great love who says, ‘No matter what’s wrong with you, you’re welcome at this table.'” — Tom Hanks

“To be the father of growing daughters is to understand something of what Yeats evokes with his imperishable phrase ‘terrible beauty.’ Nothing can make one so happily exhilarated or so frightened: it’s a solid lesson in the limitations of self to realize that your heart is running around inside someone else’s body.” — Christopher Hitchens

Classic toasts

In 1903 a book was published titled Toasts for All Occasions . The entire book can be read online for free here. Here are five quotes from this book — the bible of toasts.

“A good wife and health, are a man’s best wealth. What’s a table richly spread, without a woman at its head? Disguise our bondage as we will, ’tis a woman rules us still.” — Moore

“Here’s to the prettiest, here’s to the wittiest, here’s to the truest of all who are true, here’s to the sweetest one, here’s to them all in one — here’s to you.” — Author unknown

“Here’s to the girl I love, and here’s to the girl who loves me, and here’s to all those who love her whom I love, and all those that love her who love me.” — L.A Rogers

“Here’s to love, the only fire against which there is no insurance.” — Anon

“Now boys, just a moment! You’ve all had your say, while enjoying yourselves in so pleasant a way, we have toasted our sweethearts, our friends and our wives; we’ve toasted each other wishing all merry lives; but I know will propose to you the toast that is best — tis one in a million and outshines the rest. Don’t frown when I tell you this toast beats all others; but drink one more toast boys, A toast — to our Mothers!” — Anon

Perhaps it’s the romantic in me, but you can’t beat a little poetry when making a toast. It’s a wonderful way to begin or end a speech. Here are some great ones.

I Carry Your Heart (I Carry It In My heart), by E.E. Cummings

i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart) i am never without it (anywhere i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing, my darling) i fear no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) i want no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true) and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant and whatever a sun will always sing is you . here is the deepest secret nobody knows (here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows higher than soul can hope or mind can hide) and this is the wonder that’s keeping the stars apart i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)

From Collected Poems, by Philip Larkin

In times when nothing stood but worsened, or grew strange, there was one constant good: she did not change.

Another Christmas Poem, by Wendy Cope

Bloody Christmas, here again. Let us raise a loving cup: Peace on earth, goodwill to men, And make them do the washing-up.

Leisure, by W. H. Davies

What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare?—

No time to stand beneath the boughs, And stare as long as sheep and cows:

No time to see, when woods we pass, Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass:

No time to see, in broad daylight, Streams full of stars, like skies at night:

No time to turn at Beauty’s glance, And watch her feet, how they can dance:

No time to wait till her mouth can Enrich that smile her eyes began?

A poor life this if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.

Quote from the poet Pablo Neruda

If nothing saves us from death, at least love should save us from life

Snappy openers

And finally if you’re struggling for a witty opening gambit, try these five on for size (to be taken with a grain of salt…)

For those of you who don’t know who I am… how dare you?

I’ve known John for 15 years. I’ve liked him for eight.

“ I’m a man of few words…” then walk away

For those of you who don’t know me…This is what it looks like when I’m trying to avoid a panic attack.

Ladies and gents, you will be pleased to know that I am the final obstacle that lays between this moment, and the time that the bar opens .

Now raise your glass! Chin chin.

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Wedding toast from best friend: tips & examples, wedding toast from best friend tips & examples, what should a best friend include in their wedding toast.

A best friend wedding toast should include heartfelt anecdotes, funny and touching stories about the couple, well wishes for their future, and a toast to their love and happiness. It should capture the essence of their friendship and celebrate their special bond on this joyous occasion.

Wedding bells are ringing, and you’ve been chosen as the best friend of the bride or groom. Now comes the most important part: delivering a memorable wedding toast that captures all the cherished memories and emotions that have brought you both to this day. Being a best friend, your role in the wedding is crucial, and nothing speaks more of your love than a heartfelt toast. In this post, we’ll go over some tips on how to make your toast stand out, including understanding the importance of a best friend’s speech , crafting your speech with humor and personality while also incorporating sentiments and emotions. We’ll also discuss the structure of a perfect wedding toast that starts with a bang, touches on the heart of the matter, and ends on a high note. Lastly, we’ll offer advice on how to deliver it flawlessly so that everyone at the wedding remembers it for years to come.

Understanding the Role of a Best Friend in a Wedding Toast

Crafting a best friend’s wedding toast involves honoring the couple’s love and journey while sharing funny anecdotes and well wishes. Capturing the essence of the love story and reflecting the close bond and happy future are essential. A well-crafted toast is the best way to honor the newlyweds on their special day, making it unforgettable for them. The speech should resonate with the unique relationship dynamics, creating an emotional and memorable moment at the wedding reception.

The Importance of a Best Friend’s Wedding Toast

Celebrating the love of the happy couple, a best friend’s wedding toast is a perfect time to honor the new journey the couple is embarking on. It’s an opportunity to bestow well wishes and honor the kindest person to the bride or groom. Crafting a heartfelt toast reflects the close bond and bestows warm wishes for the new life ahead. The best friend’s speech is a beautiful way to honor the newlyweds on their special day, making it a memorable part of the wedding day experience.

Key Elements of a Best Friend’s Speech

Adding a personal anecdote to the toast infuses humor and warmth into the reception, creating a memorable moment for everyone. The speech should genuinely reflect the wonderful qualities of the couple’s relationship, emphasizing their love, understanding, and unwavering support for each other. It’s crucial to incorporate a mix of funny, heartfelt, and well wishes to the newlyweds, setting the tone for the perfect toast. As the best friend, delivering a well-crafted toast is a beautiful way to honor the newlyweds on their special day, symbolizing their journey together and the joyous celebration of their love.

Crafting Your Best Friend Wedding Toast

Crafting the perfect toast for your best friend’s wedding involves expert advice and writing techniques. Your speech should capture the true love of the couple’s special day and honor their journey of love and joy. It is a lifetime of love, congratulations, and vows to the couple, and it should reflect the happiness and well wishes for their future. The best friend’s speech plays a crucial role in honoring the newlyweds on their special day, making it an essential part of the wedding reception experience.

Gathering Thoughts and Memories

Reflecting on memories of the little girl, the friend’s partner, and the newlyweds is the perfect way to honor the couple’s special day. Gathering the best friend’s speeches, toasts, and well wishes for the happy couple’s new life adds a personal touch to the wedding reception. As the best friend of the bride or groom, it’s essential to gather heartfelt sentiments and funny wedding toasts to make your own toast a highlight of the wedding day.

Adding Humor and Personality

Incorporating humor and well wishes into the best friend’s speech can add a personal touch to honor the couple’s love and the special day. Finding the perfect time to infuse humor and well wishes ensures the speech resonates with the audience and the newlyweds. A best friend’s speech should reflect the happy future of the couple, making it memorable and heartfelt.

Incorporating Sentiments and Emotions

Incorporating sentiments and emotions in your best friend’s wedding toast is the perfect way to honor the couple’s love on their special day. It’s essential to express well wishes for their happy future and new life together. Adding a touch of humor will make your speech memorable, reflecting the joy shared with the newlyweds. Craft your best friend’s wedding toast to honor their love and new journey as a married couple, ensuring that your words resonate with genuine emotion.

Structure of a Memorable Best Friend’s Wedding Toast

Beginning with a sincere toast to the newlyweds sets the tone for the best friend’s wedding speech. As the best friend, it’s important to convey heartfelt well wishes for the couple’s future right at the start. Congratulations to the newlyweds honor their love and mark the beginning of a memorable toast. The speech should revolve around honoring the couple’s love, celebrating the big day, and looking forward to their happy future together. Ultimately, the best friend’s words hold the power to honor the newlyweds on their special day.

Starting with a Bang

Kicking off the toast with a humorous anecdote is the ideal way to engage the wedding party. Commencing the best friend’s speech with a touching story sets the tone for the entire toast. Offering sincere well wishes for the couple’s new life is a beautiful way to honor their love. Starting the toast with warm blessings for the couple’s future journey adds a special touch to the reception. A heartfelt toast to the lifetime of love for the newlyweds is the perfect beginning to the best friend’s wedding speech.

The Heart of the Toast

At the core of the best friend’s wedding toast lies heartfelt well wishes for the couple’s future. The essence of the speech revolves around the deep love between the newlyweds, honoring their true love and the joyous occasion. This pivotal moment must honor the love, lifetime of happiness, and the special day of the couple. By focusing on the new life, happy future, and the enduring love of the newlyweds, the best friend’s speech adds a personal touch to the wedding reception.

Ending on a High Note

To close the toast, tailor the conclusion to the couple’s unique journey, leaving the audience with uplifting and positive wishes for their new life together. Wrap up the speech with heartfelt congratulations to the newlyweds as they embark on this new chapter. Ensure the ending is meaningful and resonates with the love and joy shared on their special day. This will leave a lasting impression and create a beautiful capstone for the wedding celebration.

Delivering the Perfect Best Friend’s Wedding Toast

Crafting a memorable speech requires reflecting the unique love story of the bride and groom. Share endearing anecdotes highlighting their journey of true love and best qualities. Toast to their new journey, expressing heartfelt best wishes for the future. Deliver the speech with confidence, focusing on the joy and love of the newlyweds. Make the toast unforgettable by speaking sincerely from the heart and celebrating this special day. Practice the speech to manage nerves and engage the audience effectively, ensuring your toast stands out as the best friend’s heartfelt tribute.

Practicing the Speech

Practicing the speech is crucial to ensure confident and well-paced delivery. It’s essential to perfect the timing of anecdotes and well wishes for the couple through practice. Memorizing the speech helps maintain eye contact and engage with the audience, delivering a heartfelt toast. Familiarizing yourself with the speech enables the confident conveyance of the bride and groom’s love story, making the toast memorable. Public speaking anxiety can be managed by thorough preparation and rehearsal , ensuring a flawless delivery on the wedding day.

Managing Nerves on the Big Day

On the big day, take slow, deep breaths to calm your nerves before delivering the wedding toast. Visualize the speech going perfectly to alleviate any nervousness. Instead of focusing on your own anxiety, channel your energy into celebrating the love between the bride and groom. Embrace the excitement of the moment, turning your nerves into positive energy for the toast. Stay composed and exude confidence while delivering your heartfelt words as the best friend. Remember, it’s a celebration of love, and your toast is an essential part of the wedding reception.

Engaging with the Audience

When delivering the best friend’s wedding toast, maintain eye contact to connect with the wedding guests. Engage the audience by speaking clearly and projecting the speech with confidence. Interact with the audience, conveying heartfelt sentiments to everyone present, creating an inclusive atmosphere. Capture the audience’s attention by sharing the bride and groom’s special moments, keeping everyone involved in the celebration. By doing so, you ensure that your toast becomes a memorable part of the wedding reception, leaving a lasting impression on the guests.

How Can Your Toast Stand Out as the Best Friend?

To make your toast stand out as the best friend, personalize it by highlighting the unique bond you share with the couple. Incorporate humor and share funny anecdotes to entertain the audience. Express genuine emotions and convey the honor of being their best friend. Lastly, deliver your toast with sincerity, love, and well wishes for their future together.

What are some best friend wedding toast examples?

In conclusion, delivering a memorable best friend’s wedding toast requires understanding the role and importance of your position. It’s about sharing heartfelt sentiments, cherished memories, and adding a touch of humor and personality to make it unique. Structure your toast to start with a captivating opening, emotionally connect with the couple in the heart of the speech, and end on a high note. Practice your speech beforehand, manage nerves on the big day, and engage with the audience to create an unforgettable moment. By following these tips and putting your own personal touch, your best friend wedding toast will stand out and be cherished by the couple and everyone present.

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