Toasts-bride

vwhelan85

Hey,

So I hate giving toasts but I know we should probably give one at rehearsal dinner and wedding. What did people say for theirs? Any suggestions would be great.

vwhelan85

When I said toasts I meant giving thanks in a toast/speech. I am nervous I will forget to thank somebody. My mom is paying for the wedding but we paying for the rehearsal dinner. 

cwaggoner07

We made a toast at the RD that was more personal to those that were there (mostly parents). At the wedding after the BM/MOH speeches, H got up quickly and just said thank you to everyone for coming and being there on our special day, etc, which probably lasted no more than 20 seconds.

Jen4948

As a response to someone else toasting you, I'd just say thank you to the toasters, your parents, your wedding party collectively, and your guests collectively, and let it go at that.  Short and sweet.

libby2483

My H and I each gave a short thank you toast as the cake was being served.  I thanked my parents, my new ILs, our bridal party, and our guests as a whole.  Oh, and my new H of course.  We both kept it pretty short - definitely under 2 minutes.

Lisa50

There were four toasts at our reception: 

First, my best man (my adult son) toasted us and, as a good friend said months later, channeled my father.  His toast brought most of the ladies in the room to tears; there's something very special about a son's heart-felt acknowledgment of the peace and love his mother has found.  It was very moving. 

On a lighter note, H's best man (his friend of 40+ years) regaled the group with funny stories of their youth, their relationship over the years and his observations about our courtship and hopes for our marriage. 

H toasted our guests, thanked them for coming and let them know we wanted everyone to have a great time.  Short and sweet.

I offered the final toast, again thanking all of our guests, plus toasting my aunt and uncle, who were celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary that day.  Again, short and sweet.

alithebride

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[QUOTE]When I said toasts I meant giving thanks in a toast/speech. I am nervous I will forget to thank somebody. My mom is paying for the wedding but we paying for the rehearsal dinner. 
Posted by vwhelan85[/QUOTE]

no. you may NOT replace going around to see your guests with one general speech. we're all nervous about things like that. leave time during the reception specifically to walk around to each table.