Length is critical. Ten minutes during the festivities can feel like forever. And a ten-second “Cheers to the happy couple,” probably doesn’t feel like enough. Shaun Gray, a popular event planner in ...

Delivering a toast at a wedding is an honor—but, alas, an intimidating one. Plan ahead to lessen the pressure. With some forethought, everything can go smoothly, and you’ll spend the rest of the ...

You turn to your beloved to recite the vows you wrote yourself and knew by heart and…you go blank. Or it’s your turn to toast the happy couple and…you forget what you were going to say. Or you say ...

Whether you're the best man, maid of honor, or parent of the bride or groom, these quotes will take your speech to the next level. Wedding-day jitters don't just happen to the couple. If you’ve been ...

A wedding toast is a moment where loved ones of newlyweds are given the chance to share their love for the couple and have guests join them in raising a glass. But it’s important to understand that ...

The speech portion of a wedding ceremony can be hit or miss depending on who has the mic. If it’s your tipsy uncle or your scene-stealing sibling, it probably won’t go so well. For the perfect toast, ...

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