Maid of Honor Wedding Toasts

The maid of honor is usually someone very special to the bride. This person can, has been, and most likely will continue to be, at one time or another, the bride-to-be’s best friend, confidante, advisor, and maybe even her mentor.

So it stands to reason that a toast from this highly esteemed wedding guest should be one of dignity, humor, and as eloquent as possible. If you’re the maid of honor at your best friend’s (or that of your sister, cousin, etc.) upcoming wedding, read on for some tips on how to successfully pull this off!

Make It Memorable – In a Nice Way!

You’ll want to turn this moment into one that the bride (and the entire wedding party, for that matter) will remember forever. But don’t do that by embarrassing yourself and her or anyone else in the room! You may be very nervous and be tempted to cure the problem with a few drinks of something alcoholic, but resist the urge! Despite the fact that alcohol does loosen us up, it also has a terrible way of making awful things sound perfectly all right.

It also causes us to slur our words, forget what we’re saying, and maybe even sway as we speak. So instead of imbibing, do this instead: Take several long, deep breaths right before you speak, and concentrate on the fact that it’s not really you who’s the star of the show. Then find that place within you that enables you to express your sincerest good wishes to the bride and her new family. This way, even if you do make a few mistakes, no one will notice nor will they care.

Things to Talk About

It’s a good idea to write down some of the things you want to touch on beforehand. Don’t wait ‘til the hour before the wedding to do so, either! Some things to keep in mind that you might use in your toast include one or two humorous incidents about how the two of you became friends, things that have happened during your friendship, as well as the meeting of the bride and groom do well as light, wedding-toast fare. Avoid becoming maudlin or too emotional – after all, this is a wedding, a joyous occasion!

Length

You may not be the shy type at all and adore speaking in front of crowds. Some of us never seem to grow tired of hearing the sound of our own voices and have a tendency to go on forever! Keep your wedding toast short and sweet – about three to five minutes.

Remember you’re not the only one who’ll be talking, and you don’t want the guests or other members of the wedding party fidgeting in their seats or falling asleep while you go on and on and on…

Wedding toasts from the maid of honor should honor the bride and groom as well as every member of the wedding party and the guests, as well. In short, when you make your toast, keep everyone in mind. So relax, make it light, add a sprinkling of humor, and please – keep it short! With these tips in mind, you’re sure to do just fine.