1. Know Your Audience: You must tailor your humor to the couple and the crowd. An excellent wedding speech must be written so ...

Wedding toasts are some of the most memorable moments in a wedding. Some toasts will be tearjerkers, and others may be especially meaningful or poignant, especially if the toaster is someone very ...

Wedding-day jitters don't just happen to the couple. If you’ve been asked to give a wedding toast, you may feel just as nervous as the duo tying the knot—after all, your speech is a big deal, too, and ...

Delivering a toast at a wedding is an honor—but, alas, an intimidating one. Plan ahead to lessen the pressure. With some forethought, everything can go smoothly, and you’ll spend the rest of the ...

The speech portion of a wedding ceremony can be hit or miss depending on who has the mic. If it’s your tipsy uncle or your scene-stealing sibling, it probably won’t go so well. For the perfect toast, ...

Wedding speeches are often the emotional heart of community participation in the reception — an opportunity for loved ones to share their joy, tell the couple's story and offer wisdom for the journey ...

A wedding toast is a moment where loved ones of newlyweds are given the chance to share their love for the couple and have guests join them in raising a glass. But it’s important to understand that ...

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Whether you're the best man, maid of honor, or parent of the bride or groom, these quotes will take your speech to the next level. Wedding-day jitters don't just happen to the couple. If you’ve been ...