So there you have it. A sincere, upbeat ending sounds better than a forced joke.

This article was co-authored by Rachel Weinshanker. When in doubt, remove a story or joke. For example, avoid saying, “Take some time to listen and communicate, and I know we’ll be here someday to celebrate your 50th anniversary.”, For example, say, “I wish my best friend and his bride a life filled with happiness, adventure, and great memories.”. Thankfully, you snapped her up before she found one.”, For a funny ending, you might say something like, “To the two things that make a great marriage, a good sense of humor and selective hearing. Then clink your glass with someone nearby, take a sip and head back to your seat!

It is not always appropriate to clink glasses. We’re talking about a wedding toast not a wedding roast. How to End a Wedding Toast. End with the toast itself.

No one will know the difference. Yes, I wish to receive exclusive discounts, special offers and competitions from our partners. At this point, even if you’re nervous, it’s important to look and act confident. You can also wrap up your speech with a short joke, such as, “Emily deserves a great husband. Remember, it’s possible some people listening don’t know you. This article has been viewed 26,003 times. Please help us continue to provide you with our trusted how-to guides and videos for free by whitelisting wikiHow on your ad blocker. Wedding Ideas & Etiquette.

A single joke in bad taste is enough to derail an entire toast. For instance, say, “When Greg turned off Sunday football to meet up with Jane, I knew they really were in love.”, Also note any times you have trouble speaking the lines. San Diego Life Events has been awarded the Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Award in 2018, 2019, and 2020. For example, say something like, "I wish my best friend and his bride a life filled with happiness, adventure, and great memories," or "Here's to a lifetime of love and fulfillment." End your speech on a positive note, including a toast, quick joke, or well-wishes for the couple. Don’t tap your glass to get attention, simply raise your glass and state that it is time for a toast. I hate public speaking, but my friend and I have known each other since we were 5  years old.

We know ads can be annoying, but they’re what allow us to make all of wikiHow available for free. Be sure to think about short stories that are examples of those positive traits. For example, you may think of saying, “Dante once said, ‘A great flame follows a little spark.’” If you have to have the quote, use it in the beginning of your speech. Illustration by Sam Woolley. Thankfully, Paul snapped her up before she found one.” This will work well if your speech is a comedic one. We love you and are so excited for you. To Peter and Paul.”. When you are finished with the toast, don’t forget to raise your glass again and nod first towards the audience and then towards the bride and groom. You might also consider keeping tissues nearby because it is likely the bride or you will be moved to tears, especially if you’ve done a good job of telling a heartfelt story. Do you know how to make a proper toast? It should be emotionally charged, tie everything you’ve said together, and move your audience to raise their glasses and join you in well-wishing the toastee. Amigo and Womack also recommend you tailor your joke for your audience. You’ve surely seen toasts that end amorphously; the audience isn’t sure if you’re finished or not. Last Updated: February 22, 2020 Once those being toasted have been acknowledged, take a sip of your drink. It would be the equivalent of applauding for yourself.

Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 26,003 times. Figuring out how to write a wedding toast can be an incredibly intimidating and nerve-inducing task. Again, this is not the time to embarrass the bride, but to honor her.