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.
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.
“May you have love, health, and wealth, but most importantly, may you have the time to enjoy them all.” “Love believes, endures, and hopes. And above all things, love never fails. Let us all raise a glass to bride, groom, and the unfaltering love that they share.”
Example 1. “On behalf of everyone here, my heartfelt congratulations to you both on this very exciting and beautiful chapter in your lives. We are all here today celebrating you both as a couple and can hardly contain our excitement and joy.
You're giving a speech at someone else's engagement party: 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. Offer compliments about the strength of the couple and how great they are together.
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.
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.
No matter the venue, toasts are always customary—typically from the hosts and the engaged couple. Keep them short and sweet, and save your lengthy ones for your big day. Another must? Telling your proposal story!
(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.
As part of the celebrations, it's common for there to be speeches at an engagement party to thank everyone for coming. It's also likely that other members of your family, friends and future wedding party will want to say a few words as well, and offer you love and encouragement for the journey you're about to take.