Reception Toasts
Hi there,
I just found this web site today and think it is wonderful! I am planning my September wedding and the main things are easy to do and are going really smoothly. It`s the little things now that i am unsure about. My question is "What are the usual toasts that take place at the reception". I know there should be a toast to the bride, a response to the toast to the bride, a thank you toast from the bride and groom...but what else? My fiance`s best man is a little shy and we don`t want to make him uncomfortable in having him give a toast. However, I would like to have a toast to the groom. I don`t want to bore anyone with a bunch of toasts but I am just wondering what toasts should be given.
Thanks a million for suggestions!
Heidi
Posted by Heidi; updated 06/21/04
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I am wondering about the same things. We are having a smaller outdoor ceremony and reception without a DJ or band. We were wondering when the proper time to do the toasts are aswell at what toasts are expected?
Posted by Excited Bride; updated 07/18/04
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We had 3 toasts...my Aunt gave the toast to the Bride, the Best man gave the toast to the groom (but it could be done by Anybody that is special to the groom, uncle, another friend, cousin..) and a toast to the Bride and Groom as a couple (from my husbands sister and her husband). We then gave a quick thank you to everybody. It was short and sweet.
Posted by Coral; updated 07/19/04
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Hi Heidi,
I jsut read your meassage and saw that you are getting married in September. I am also getting married in September and can you believe how close it is!! I am wondering about toast too. My father past away when I was four and my mother wants me to acknowledge him at the wedding and I have no clue how to do that. So if you have any advice or anyone else it would be extremely helpful.
Lisa
Posted by Lisa; updated 07/20/04
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Lisa,
Some people choose to light a memory candle during their service to honor the special person that has passed away.
Posted by Kaytee; updated 07/20/04
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Hi there,
I was just about to write about the memory candle. At the beginning of the ceremony we are going to have my fiance`s niece or one of my cousins light a candle in memory of my grandparents and his grandparents. There may be a small write-up so that everyone knows why it was done. Something else we are doing is having photos of close family on a table at the reception.
Posted by Heidi; updated 07/20/04
