He is the best man- and really doesnt know me very well. My fiance (his brother) really doesnt want anyone to do toasts (think it will be akward?) Why do we do toasts?
2006-08-28 16:42:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You are toasted to honor you during your wedding, and in some cultures to wish you good luck.
Your fiance could simply tell his shy brother to wish you both the best in luck and life. Believe me, when people are waiting for a meal, they would just as soon the toasts were short and sweet.
2006-08-28 17:36:28 · answer #1 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toasts are a traditional part of weddings. It's to acknowledge the people getting married and is, in a lot of cases, filmed. It's when the people doing the toast explain how much they DO like the bride to whom they're giving their loved one away to. In other words, it's kind of like the cherry on top. If it were awkward, people wouldn't do it, now would they? And remember, when getting married the bride & groom do the wedding drink, i.e. locking their arm around their spouses arm and drinking. Just don't worry, this is YOUR big night and you should enjoy it.
P.S.: Maybe you should have a talk/one-on-one time with your son-in-law-to-be?
P.S.S: Congrats ;D
2006-08-28 16:50:24 · answer #2 · answered by Besch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you feel about not having a toast? Your fiance already said he doesn't care.
It's just to wish the bride & groom well, but it isn't absolutely necessary. I've seen many a reception where this doesn't occur.
2006-08-28 17:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wedding toast – that poignantly tender gesture proposed to the newlyweds, a mysterious melding of poetry, quotations, prayer, wit, anecdote and heart-rendered sentiment. Why so mysterious? Because the wedding toast has evolved through the years from a simple “To your health and happiness” to a soliloquy that requires personalization, preparation, practice and presentation. It’s enough to scare you half to death! In fact, statistics show that, next to dying, public speaking is most Americans’ greatest fear, and the fear is understandable.
2006-08-28 18:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Sweets 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So that everyone has a chance to wish the bride and groom well in their days ahead and give advice.It is a bad idea not to give a toast because people expect them and they are something that most if not all weddings have.
2006-08-28 16:46:25 · answer #5 · answered by movin12006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the two of you can just stand up and tell everyone thank you for coming to the wedding. My sisters did not give a speech, I was disapointed that they didn't. They are both about 10 years older than I am! My husbands best friend did and then we took the mik and told everyone thank you for coming. It will be fine if nobody gives a speech, just someone has to stand up and tell everyone thank you and it would be best if the two of you did.
2006-08-29 00:15:19 · answer #6 · answered by michiganwife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To wish the bride and groom well in their new life together.
2006-08-28 18:07:00 · answer #7 · answered by mergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a sign of goodluck to the newly couple
2006-08-28 16:47:38 · answer #8 · answered by kath06phil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you just found out that your mother inlaw got life in prison yukyukyukyuk
2006-08-28 16:47:16 · answer #9 · answered by Iceman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋