toasts....

sduncans09

So... our venue provides a champagne toast, so we figure we'll go for it.  We didn't choose a best man or MOH, and our parents aren't public speakers.  We will ask the attendants if they want to speak, though obviously in this situation, FH and I will have to address the guests. The big question here: what do we say?  Some of our attendants may choose to speak, but let's imagine they don't for this scenario.

Leah&Christian09

You can address your guests and thank them for coming. We did that at the RD and gave a little speach about how important everyone was and how much we appreciated it. My parents did a welcome/thank you for coming at our wedding and then handed the mic over for the meal blessing. Remember, toasts aren't necessary. You can just serve the champage if you aren't comfortable saying something.

mbcdefg

You could just say something about how you thank them for coming, that it means a lot to you that they are sharing in your joy and the celebration of your new life together, and that you wish them all health, love and happiness. (I think toasting your guests is most appropriate if you and FI are the ones speaking, because technically you are not supposed to give a toast to yourself.)If you don't want to talk, perhaps the DJ or band leader can say something on your behalf.

sduncans09

ack - just to clarify - we're not going to ask them to speak - but if they would like to they are welcome. we're just going to be the ones doing most of the talking   i do like the idea of just serving champagne, too.... thanks for all your ideas!