Who Toasts Whom?
The traditional wedding toasts are to: The Bride and Groom – traditionally proposed by the father of the bride. The Bridesmaids, including the maid-of-honor – traditionally given by the groom. The Bride’s Parents – traditionally given by the best man. Some areas of North America break with tradition in who proposes the toasts to whom, but it really doesn’t matter. You should probably follow whatever convention is used in your area of residence. A wedding toast should consist of a few words relevant to the person, or people, being toasted, after which whoever is proposing the toast will drink first followed by all the guests. It is traditional to stand when drinking the toast in order to show that you are accepting your host’s hospitality. The toast should last for only a few seconds. A minute is getting a bit on the long side. A toast is not a speech, though can be proposed at the end of a speech. An Example Toast Below, is an example of a simple toast to the bridesmaids. After the gro
