My college roomie has charged me with the responsibility of being her Maid of Honor.
However, I am having a bit of trouble putting together a toast for the wedding day. Specifically, the length.
Since many of the groom's quests who will be attending the wedding only speak Spanish, I was thinking that it would be nice to do a dual toast (an english version and the spanish translation).
I was wondering, if I choose to do this, how long the toast should be.
2006-12-23 07:03:32 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I would make it less than 2 minutes including the Spanish piece. Remembe people might be holding their glasses when you are saying your toast so you don't want to make a long speech. Say mean what you say but make it brief.
2006-12-23 07:12:49 · answer #1 · answered by Perdida en Paris 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not long. There are probably many people (best man, parents of the bride, parents of the groom, etc.) who will also be toasting.
I was the maid of honor at 2 weddings, and had my own wedding in October. My speech at each wedding was less than 5 minutes.
Tell how you met, how long you've known each other, throw in a special story about the bride, special story about the couple, and wish them well. It helps to be a little humorous (people are probably going to be stressed!) and sentimental at the same time.
2006-12-23 07:43:44 · answer #2 · answered by Dawn S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep things short and sweet. Make sure things are not repetitive you don't want the guests getting bored over long speeches. I think it's great that you want to toast both in English and Spanish, but just remember all the more reason to, keep it short. Something like ..... "Here is to the bride and groom on their special day, I wish them good health, great times and an abundance of joy and happiness in their married lives together. Congratulations and cheers".
2006-12-23 09:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best speaches are under 4 minutes long. That may sound short but sit still and watch a clock for 4 minutes and yu will see ity's a lot of time to fill. You don't want people to zone out and people will get impatient waiting to chat, get a drink, go to the restroom, etc. Trim off the fat...say something sweet, tell a story, then the sentimental part, then the toast.
2006-12-23 07:10:08 · answer #4 · answered by megan p 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh man. General Custer said less than 20 minutes, but even 5 minutes is really long. Too many words will ruin a good thing. Get to the point and then toast, that's what people want to hear anyways.
2006-12-29 05:57:11 · answer #5 · answered by Be Still and know He's God 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought it was the Best man who did the toast, this is a new one for me... On the length though s/b kept short and sweet... Your thought on the english and spanish translation is a great one... the groom will be impressed
2006-12-29 01:28:30 · answer #6 · answered by momof3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say a total of 5 minutes is key. Elect someone to translate as you speak to kill time. I think it would take the feeling out of the speech if you do it first in English, then start it all over again in Spanish. BTW: It shouldn't be something you read off of paper. It should come from the heart or be memorized.
2006-12-23 07:10:53 · answer #7 · answered by Talkstress 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't make this too complex ! The speech should come from the heart , when I gave my speech it was just to let them know that I am here for them and that I love them. I am not sure if you know the groom or not but say something that matters and that is not soo rehearsed and phony. Speak from your heart wish them well and it does not need to be long! Don't fool your self into thinking that. Make life easy and maybe jot down some things that you might say but don't read word for word doing that is not interesting and does not seem sincere. You seem very articulate you should be able to say something.
2006-12-23 07:08:38 · answer #8 · answered by Jan l 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are doing an english and spanish version, your really crunched for time. I definately would say..No more than 5 minutes. Think of how much you can say in 5 minutes. (how you met her, how they met, a funny story about the two of them or her before she met him..) that's it. The entire place doesn't want to hear you talk for a long time, believe me. I am a bride to be so, I would want it to be short and sweet, maybe a little mushy and I'd be happy!!! Good luck!!
2006-12-30 04:23:15 · answer #9 · answered by boringgirl07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The toast shouldn't be very long...most of the time it is done before the first course is sent out and everyone will be hungry (so don't keep them waiting). A few minutes is fine...just speak from your heart and everything will fall into place.
2006-12-25 04:07:42 · answer #10 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋