Any advice/words of wisdom to share in my wedding toast? I'm a groomsman. Going for sarcastic yet touching.
This is for a friend from college. We see each other once a year. He missed my wedding. I am one of his groomsmen. I’m the only one that doesn’t work in finance. He’s getting married in the midwest. I know little about his fiance.
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Keep it short. dont go over 1 minute
Don’t. A wedding is forever. Just play it cool, and let the best man do the toast (I’m assuming that’s not you, since he didn’t come to your wedding.) A groomsman just has to stand up there and look decent. Don’t overdo your role.
Usually the best man only does a toast. If you’ve been asked to do one, give a personal memory you share with the groom and since you don’t know his bride well, maybe just share how excited he was when he phoned you to report his engagement and then offer her a piece of advice of something humorous you know about the groom (e.g., if he is watching a Green Bay Packer game, do not get near him if they they are losing because he will….. something along those lines that she would not necessarily know but his good male friends will know). It does not need to be lengthy….brief statements to him, to her and then the toast to them. Don’t stress on it and have fun. See ya….Gary/wtf
All of the above advice is right on. The best thing you can do is keep it short, sweet and personal.
“It is my great pleasure to be here tonight at the wedding of my close friend Jimmy and his new wife Jenny. [Insert college anecdote here]
I am so honored to be a part of this festive evening. Please raise your glasses and help me wish them a fun filled and happy life together. Congratulations!” Done, and done.
My advice, don’t try too hard, especially if you’re a once-a-year friend. A good, embarrasing college story, followed by the “I can’t believe how far you’ve come” maybe with a a dash of “I can’t believe you tricked her into marrying you” will do the trick.
But remember, the guests see through any showboating, so try to keep it a little bit sincere.
Yeah, sarcastic is not good for wedding toasts. It gives the impression that you’re not taking it seriously.
Sincere is good.
Remember, weddings are about the bride.
Thanks, all. You’ve saved me from making a fool of myself.
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