Toasting is a widely accepted tradition and often a light‑hearted way to transition into the night of celebration from the ceremony, but who does the toasting and whom or what do they toast? In this week’s guide, we will go into more detail about wedding day toasts.
NO. 1
The Best Man
Often the Best Man is who begins the toasts. He kicks the night off with a funny story of the Groom. However, he is meant to toast the Bride. While his relationship with the Bride is generally because of the Groom, and he typically knows most about the Groom, it should circle back around to a positive observation of the Bride being in the Groom’s life.
NO. 2
The Maid/Matron of Honor
The Maid of Honor is next in line and generally cracks a joke at the Bride’s expense, followed by a softer touch before transitioning to the Groom. The Maid of Honor then directs the attention to the Groom and the observed love he has for his Bride.
@iamnataliasmom
NO. 3
Father of the Bride (or wedding financer)
The Bride’s Father often begins with memories of his daughter growing up and then transitions to blessings and his acceptance of the new addition to the family. This toast is to transition into a toast for the happy couple.
@akilbennett
NO. 4
Additional Family Members
Now is the time for any additional family members with a planned speech. It could be another parent of the couple or a close relative. Their speech should, in the end, wrap up to toast the couple.
@thearcheshalifax
NO. 5
The Couple
Some couples choose to wrap up the toasts for the evening together. The couple will thank everyone who decided to celebrate their special day and give thanks to their parents. The Groom may even end the toast with some words of love to his new Bride.
@westcoastweddings
