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It's your moment in the spotlight....what do you say? According
to various surveys, the average American's most common phobia is public speaking, and
making toasts is certainly no less threatening. According to Words For You, a
company that coaches honor attendants, parents of brides and grooms, and bridal couples
struggling to prepare their toasts, the wedding toast has the power to set an elegant tone
for the festivities, and a well-done toast can even elevate the general mood of the crowd.
To help potential toasters, Words For You offers the following pointers:
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If you are going to share a story about the bride and/or groom with the crowd, be sure it's about something that the majority of people in the crowd can relate to. Long stories about frat parties are going to be boring to all but a few people in the audience. |
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Never embarrass the bride or groom with the wedding toast. Any humor invoked at the wedding should be loving. |
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Prepare yourself. Note cards are better than memorization. Memorized speeches tend to sound mechanical. |
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If you possibly can, practice using the microphone before you begin your toast. At the least, ask the DJ for some instructions. |
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Be sure that the DJ is prepared to get everyone's attention for you before you begin. Don't speak until your audience is ready. |
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Remember to bring your glass of champagne with you to the microphone so you can drink to the bride and groom. |
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RELAX! Remember that you are preaching to the converted. Everyone WANTS to enjoy what you are going to say. |