(relationship with the groom) - representing the groom's family, I wish all the elders, siblings, and grandchildren abundant health and happiness. We are gathered here today to celebrate the joy and happiness of... (groom's name) and ... (bride's name)'s wedding ceremony.
Crafting Your Engagement Party Toast Begin with an Introduction. Start your toast by introducing yourself and establishing a connection with the audience. Express Congratulations and Warm Wishes. Share Personal Anecdotes. Highlight the Couple's Qualities. Offer Words of Wisdom. Conclude with a Toast.
We suggest you avoid long stories and stick to the key points that are: Thanking people for coming and their love / generosity / warmth. Mentioning anyone who has made this possible. Explain how happy it has made you. And illustrate why – your wonderful husband / wife. Try not to make this too slushy. Raise a toast.
It outlines the introduction of the couple and their families, a devotional prayer, the couple's ring exchange and gift exchanges between parents. It also details the food blessing and serving of dinner, along with multiple speeches to take place throughout the meal from hosts and family members.
Here are the 4-steps to writing your next opening script fast. Step 1: Welcome… The Gateway To Your Introduction. Step 2: Appreciation… ... Step 3: Visualization… Clarify the Theme/Purpose of The Event and Set the Stage. Step 4: Exit… Transition From Your Opening Speech with Passion and Purpose.
Introduce yourself and how you know the couple. Congratulate the couple and how excited and happy you are for them. Share something personal, such as an anecdote. This is a great opportunity to be funny, but keep things as positive as you can.
1. Publish an Official Engagement Announcement. Go old-school by sending formal engagement announcements to your friends and family. Keep in mind that an engagement announcement isn't the same as a wedding save-the-date, but it can double as an engagement party invitation if you're planning to celebrate.
Unlike a wedding speech, which could be as long as 10 minutes (or more, depending on the speaker) an engagement party speech is usually far shorter. Generally, you wouldn't want to speak for more than a couple of minutes so you can save most of what you have to say for the wedding itself.