Over the years, I have heard countless toasts. Some funny, some sweet, some spiritual, and some over-the-top. Most of the toasts I’ve heard are successful, but some miss the mark. So what constitutes the perfect toast? Here are my tips for making it memorable:

(a) Keep it short. A toast should never last longer than a few minutes. If it does, guests start to get what I call the “wandering eye.” They become a bit “bored” and start looking around, talking amongst themselves, etc.
(b) Make it relatable. Tell a story about the bride, groom, or both that will draw in the crowd and give them an idea of the couple’s personality.
(c) Be appropriate. There is no need to talk about that crazy spring break weekend where the groom “hooked up” with as many girls as humanly possible. Or how you nursed the bride through a broken heart when she and her high-school sweetheart broke up. It might sound funny or sweet in your head, but I promise it will not come across that way.
(d) Give a little piece of advice. Whether you are married or single, offer some piece of advice for the couple.
(e) Wish them well. Don’t forget to wish them a lifetime of love and laughter :-)
(f) Don’t forget the point. Make sure you have a drink in hand and offer a toast at the end.

Cheers, Resha