All Weddings Must Have Maid of Honor Wedding Toasts

April 23, 2006 | All Wedding Articles, Wedding Toasts

The Maid of Honor wedding toast is a recent addition to wedding ceremonies. Earlier the wedding toasts were limited to the bride’s father, the groom and the Best Man. However, in more recent times the Maid of Honor has also been called upon to perform this duty. What’s more, it has been widely appreciated.

After all, if the Best Man can propose a wedding toast then why can’t a Maid of Honor? Both stand on the same pedestal, and both have equal rights to talk about the couple. The Maid of Honor can talk about some memorable moments she has shared with the bride. She can even share some witty anecdotes about the bride and the groom, their first meeting and their courting without being too personal or causing embarrassment to either of them.

Such a toast makes the ceremony so complete. The guests get glimpses of both the bride and the groom from their best friends. There is more warmth, and a greater feeling of sharing and participation for everyone.

The idea certainly has been well accepted. More couples now insist that the Maid of Honor also chip in with a few words about them. It’s a great addition to tradition, and has certainly enriched the wedding ceremony. There have been some voices of dissent, especially from the old timers. But these have been brushed aside by modern day couples, and rightly so.

There are some traditions that get enriched with change, and this is one. The guests love to hear the Maid of Honor drop her shy glances and speak. The proposing of toast is even more romantic, and has everyone clapping and cheering.

Of course, the Maid of Honor has to make some preparation to earn the respect of guests. She cannot be trite or frivolous; nor can she be too bold and embarrassing. Her speech must catch everyone’s attention for its sincerity. The delivery should be smooth and graceful and the content interesting. The focus should be on the bride and the groom because the toast is in their honor.

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