Raise Your Glass! 6 Ways to prepare for your  wedding toast

Wedding toasts are an important part of the wedding reception, as they offer a chance for family and friends to share their love, support, and well wishes for the newlyweds. Here are some helpful hints to make your moment memorable and stress free, of course!

Keep it short and sweet: The ideal length of a wedding toast is typically between 2 to 5 minutes. Anything longer than that can begin to drag on and lose the audience's attention, and may also take away from other toasts or activities scheduled during the reception.

Be prepared: Prepare your toast in advance so that you have plenty of time to practice and memorize it. Keep it short and sweet, as you don't want to monopolize the time and take away from other toasts or activities.

Be mindful of the audience: Keep in mind that you are speaking to a diverse audience of family and friends, so be sure to keep your language and content appropriate and respectful. Avoid using inside jokes or references that may not be understood by everyone in attendance.

Speak from the heart: Your toast should come from the heart, so be sure to express your genuine emotions and feelings for the couple. Share personal stories or memories that highlight their love and relationship, and be sure to speak directly to the couple, rather than just to the audience.

Practice good delivery: Make sure to speak clearly and at a good pace, and project your voice so that everyone can hear you. Maintain good eye contact with the couple and the audience, and use body language to emphasize your words.

End on a positive note: End your toast on a positive note, by wishing the couple a lifetime of love and happiness, or sharing a heartfelt quote or sentiment. Raise your glass and invite everyone to join you in a toast to the newlyweds.

Speaking of toasts, will you have special champagne flutes? Are you doing a champagne toast? If so, for everyone or just for the bride and groom? Who’s giving speeches? What order will your speeches go in? The Red Coat Ladies have helped couples and families enjoy the parties they have planned. Over 30 years and over 1200 weddings under our red coats! 

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