A wedding is a significant event designed to please the bride and groom with their cheerful fuse and sincere wishes for happiness. Not everyone gets the honor of being invited to a wedding as a witness. You can't let down friends who have trusted you by ruining their holiday with a careless approach to organizing it.
How to fill solemn words with joy
First, prepare your intended speech. Even if you are confident in your eloquence and do not suffer from fear of entering in front of the public, it will not be superfluous to make a couple of notes. You will feel annoyed when you forget to say something important to the newlyweds - sometimes words do not come to mind at the right moment, which can ruin the whole experience. Try to treat your speech responsibly, because witnesses are not allowed to make inappropriate blunders and hesitation in delivering a wedding toast that sets the right mood for the rest.
When composing the text, pay attention to the ready-made festive variants of beautiful words that can be found on the vastness of the world wide web and in specialized literature. It is also appropriate to choose a poetic form suitable for the occasion; welcome if you can come up with your own poems, even if just a few lines.
Personalize your toast by associating it with the bride and groom. Whatever friend you are, contact each of the newlyweds, expressing pleasant wishes for them. Avoid cliches - common or banal phrases that do not concern the newlyweds can leave an unpleasant aftertaste in their souls and hint that you did not carefully prepare for their celebration. At the same time, one should not delve into the stories from the lives of the newly-minted spouses - not all of them are appropriate for the holiday. Do not include in the toast mentions of the former relationship of members of the newfound family.
Do not make your holiday toast too long, bombastic and overly formal, but do not get carried away with a free form of presentation of thoughts. Dilute the words with humor with full confidence that such a move will be appreciated by the heroes of the celebration. It is not necessary to memorize a made-up speech, but in general terms it is worth memorizing it. Any wishes are good when they are sincere and come from the heart, carrying a positive charge of energy that can make your friends smile.
How to tune in to the wedding atmosphere
The rules of etiquette dictate the need to stand up before making a speech. Raise a glass, urging the audience to follow your example and sip your drink for the couple who entered into a marriage. Don't be afraid to be proactive, but don't overdo it in trying to draw attention to your toast.
If you are overwhelmed by untimely shyness on a big day, fight it for the sake of your friends. As a witness, you must set the tone for all guests by speaking clearly, loudly enough and articulate. Remain calm, friendly, and spontaneous. Even when the gazes of the guests are confusing, try to collect yourself as you have to control yourself before a public speech on official duties or at an examination session. You are not just a guest, but the main assistant of the bride and groom, who cannot change his mind about taking responsibility and turning his back on them at such an important moment.
