Great Tips For Enhancing Your Wedding Toast

When it comes to giving an exceptionally amazing wedding toast, it is important to remember a few key details. Our team at Saiaf Films has been present for many wedding toast moments. So, we know a thing or two about giving a good one. Here, we break down a few of our tips for giving the best wedding toast possible at your wedding reception. A wedding toast is a great time to show some love for your wedding guests, and to express your appreciation. So, let’s take a look at a few ideas for making this moment particularly memorable.

Have an opening act!
It may be a good idea to allow an individual, or a few, present a toast before you take the stage. It allows you a few moments to gather yourself while setting the tone and giving everyone the opportunity to settle down. Usually, the best man begins as the toastmaster followed by the maid of honor. Once they have presented, it is time for the bride and groom. These days, many parents like to get in on the fun as well by sharing a few words. These days, many weddings are allowing various individuals to give a toast. This is a great opportunity to allow a few special individuals who have supported you through the years to share their feelings.

Come prepared!
It’s no secret, all eyes will be on you as you are presenting your toast. So, you definitely want to take the time to make it right. Obviously, you want to be yourself, but it doesn’t hurt to prepare and be confident in what you plan to share. Perhaps you can begin by sharing a few lines from a special poem or song that has meaning to you. Doing this also allows you to loosen your nerves and prepare your voice for the speech you are about to give.

Don’t get carried away…
Although it can be difficult, try not to ramble on. Speak your words slowly and clearly to guarantee that your audience doesn’t miss any of your special points. Try to limit your speech to two to three minutes. It is a good idea to keep it simple and clear. Whereas it may seem funny, try to leave out any inside jokes or slang as those are hard for your entire audience to relate to. It is a good idea to keep it clean without embarrassing anyone.

Toast it!
Of course, it helps to do some research for wedding toast ideas. While you want your toast to feel genuine and spontaneous, it is okay to give yourself some ideas for content ahead of time. You will be presenting to one of the friendliest audiences possible- your friends and family- and chances are, they really want to hear what you have to say. Practicing is a good idea, but while practicing, be sure to carry on a natural and free-spirited tone. You don’t want to come across as stiff or robotic. Try to remember what you are going to say instead of reading from a stack of cards. If fidgeting is an issue of yours, do stress! It is your wedding! Walk around a bit. Ease your tension.

And finally…
Obviously, it is near impossible to thank everyone in attendance. To prevent yourself from any potential arguments about who was recognized and who wasn’t, keep your thank-yous fairly broad: Mom, Dad, Family, and brand-new family, then friends. It is a great idea to fully memorize that last thing you plan to say. That way you can end it with a little pizzazz and confidence. Say something that will make your ending clear guaranteeing that your audience is aware that your speech has ended. Thus, bringing on the applause and glass raising. Viola! Everyone is left impressed, thanked and grateful to attend your special wedding event.