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.
Typically, the parents of the couple or perhaps even other family members - such as siblings - may give speeches. And since it's your event, you might like to say a few words, expressing your gratitude and excitement.
Simple Engagement Messages So happy for you both! Here's to a wonderful future together. Wishing you both all the best on this exciting new journey. May this special moment be the start of a lifetime filled with happiness and love.
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.
(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.
Speak to their relationship and the love they share, tell everyone a short story about how they met, and toast with all the enthusiasm and warmth to the wonderful future they have ahead of them.” End your toast with a nod of positivity and all the beautiful moments to come.
ENGAGEMENT PARTY The groom's father will give a toast following the father of the bride. After these first two toasts, the floor is open to anyone, but usually the best man and maid (or matron) of honor, if already chosen, are next. Then, other family members and friends can follow.
Engagement Party Speech Order However, she explains that, "in general, you will see the host speak first to welcome everyone and to cheer the couple." Next up would be anyone in the immediate family who has prepared a speech, followed by the best man and/or maid of honor.
Engagement parties are normally laid back and come and go. People congratulate the couple, eat, drink, mingle if they want and leave. Gifts are not expected though some people might gift a frame or bottle of wine.
This message can be as simple as: "Please join us to celebrate the engagement of the couple's names." Then you can include the following details: The event date and time. The party location. RSVP details.