I haven't been asked to make a toast/speech at a wedding in quite a few years. I'm not nervous in front of a crowd, I’m more anxious about making sure I say everything I want to say. My problem is that I don't like to write things down. I prefer to wing it, and so far I haven’t heard any complaints.
But if you're nervous about making a speech or toast at an upcoming wedding, or worried about a toast someone will be making at yours, here are a few toasting tips:
1 - If you have no idea what to say either write out the whole speech or a few points you want to make sure your say.
2 - Practice your toast/speech if you're not comfortable speaking in front of a crowd. Even if you know all of the guests, you'll be more comfortable if you rehearse a few times in the days before the wedding.
3 – Keep the dirty jokes and inappropriate comments for the bachelor and bachlorette parties.
4 – Remember to make it sweet and simple. No bride was ever upset because the toast maker wished the couple a happy life together.
5 – And keep it short. The guests are there to mingle and dance so keep your speech or toast to less than 2 minutes. Longer speeches can be said at the rehearsal dinner the night before.
If you want a few more tips, watch this clip on how to make a wedding toast.
