As maid of honor you will have the opportunity to raise your glass in a salute to the newly married couple. This is a moment that you will long remember, as will the bride and groom. In fact this may be the one moment in the entire ceremony that you have personally been looking forward to with the most anticipation.
You are going to offer a toast to your best friend and her new husband. You are going to help launch their marriage with an official statement that lets you say the words that are in your heart.
As the maid of honor you are going to be able to share in their happiness; make a toast to their joyous future together, and let everyone hear your words of love and friendship that you offer as a personal tribute to the newly wedded couple.
How To Begin Your Maid Of Honor Toast
You may want to begin your maid of honor toast by introducing yourself to the guests who are present. While this might seem a little too formal you should remember that there will likely be guests who are attending the wedding that you do not know.
Hold your glass in the air as you address the happy couple, and make sure that you are looking directly at them when you speak aloud. Many people forget that eye contact is really an important part of any celebratory toast.
This gives you a moment to let the bride and groom know that you are paying them a special honor. You do not have to ‘stare anyone down’ and you should always remember that a smile is very appropriate. These small elements let the honorees know that this is a very special moment taking place in the wedding reception and you are taking your responsibility as maid of honor in a serious and heartfelt manner.
Even so, this does not mean that your toast needs to be carefully scripted in advance. You can write down your words ahead of time if you really believe that you are going to forget what you want to say. There are even online sites that can help you choose exactly the right maid of honor toast. Of course you should also feel free to ad lib if you are comfortable speaking in public and can think quickly while on your feet.
Keep Your Maid Of Honor Toast Brief But Personal
You should keep your Maid of Honor toast brief but make it personal at the same time and this will let the bride know that you really care about her and her new husband. Your maid of honor toast can be humorous or serious, but it should always be tastefully done. No off-color remarks or suggestive innuendos, please. Share one of your favorite memories about the bride (or the newly married couple), share some tears, share some laughter; but most of all share in the joy of celebrating this wonderful wedding day.
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