Wedding Toasts are an Important Part of Every Wedding
Every wedding usually has several wedding toasts. These wedding toasts are ways for people to express their thoughts and share their love for the bride and groom. Some of these wedding toasts will be planned while others will be spontaneous. The bride and groom should make sure that there is a special time set aside during the reception for the wedding toasts to be given.
Best Man and Maid of Honor
Any guest at the wedding is free to toast the bride and groom, however, there are often specific people who will give the wedding toasts and these people are well prepared. It is customary for the Best Man to toast to the bride and groom first. Most people expect for him to give one of the wedding toasts and once he is done, others may give toasts as well.
It is also becoming quite common for the Maid of Honor to give one of the wedding toasts. While the Best Man is often toasting to the groom and his new bride, the Maid of Honor shared her well wishes to the bride and her new husband. This ensures that the two people who know the bride and groom best will share their thoughts and memories with the wedding guests.
Parents
The parents of the bride and groom may also choose to partake in the wedding toasts. Often, the father of the bride will say something and it is customary for the father of the groom to make a toast to welcome the bride to the family. There is no rule or etiquette stating that the parents should make a toast, but many parents are overwhelmed with love and pride on the wedding day of his or her child that they are moved to make a toast.
Bride and Groom
The bride and groom may also give wedding toasts. They will toast to their new spouse and once again declare their love. This is the time to share memories and stories that may not have been expressed during the vows. These wedding toasts will also be as much for the guests as for the bride and groom. The bride and groom should thank all of their guests for joining them on their special day and make a toast to all of them.
Wedding toasts are always going to be an important part of any wedding. The Best Man, Maid of Honor, parents of the bride and groom, as well as the bride and groom may give one of these wedding toasts. Regardless of who gives the toast, it is about celebrating the love and commitment that the bride and groom have made to each other and that’s what makes it so beautiful.