HERE’S TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
Marriage is good for men, according to the American Council of Life Insurance. Their statistics show that husbands are healthier, wealthier and more industrious than bachelors.
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Wedding toasts are something that most are nervous about delivering and are also one of the last things that are thought about, prior to the wedding day. It is a time of sentiment and congratulations and should be prepared for.
The toast may be made by a friend of the bride’s family, the master of ceremonies or more typically, the best man.
“Ladies and Gentlemen: It is an honour and a privilege for me to propose a toast to the bride and groom. I have known ( groom’s name) for many years. (Relate short story from childhood or perhaps, college days.) I remember well when he first met (bride’s name), suddenly lost interest in (our previous activities). But seriously, (groom) is a great guy and has found a wonderful person to marry. (Relate an amusing story about the bride, some of her accomplishments, or compliment her). (Groom) is a lucky man!
“Ladies and Gentleman, please rise, with glasses full, and join me in wishing the bride and groom much success and happiness. To the bride and groom!’
Groom’s Response:
“Ladies and Gentlemen, on behalf of my wife and myself, thank you for the gracious toast to our health and happiness. We appreciate your kind words and good wishes. I am indeed a lucky man to have found (bride) to be my wife(partner) to be my wife, and to have all of you here today to share our joy and happiness.
There are many people to whom we wish to express our thanks and gratitude. It is difficult to know where to begin. But, I must mention our best man (name); our maid of honour (name), and our wedding party. You have helped us so much. Thanks for everything!
“We are particularly grateful to the (clergy or officiator) for his/her guidance and inspiration. Thank you.”
I also want to express my gratitude to my parents for guiding me through the years. I wish to express heartfelt thanks to my ‘new parents’ for their help, and especially for having given me my lovely bride. (partner) I return the toast to all of you.
Toasts can be made be anyone at the wedding. This is the time to let those who have had a significant impact on either the bride or groomt how much they mean to them.
When the bride delivers a bride speech, she should share her feelings with friends and family and let her warm words shine through to all the guests.
Wine comes in at the mouth; loves comes in through the eye. Henri Matisse
