Wedding Speeches and Toasts (Paperback, New edition)

"Grow old with me
"The best is yet to be.
"--Robert Browning
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So the wedding day is fast approaching, and you're getting more and more nervous. No, you're not the bride or groom: you're the family member or friend who has to toast the happy couple and make a speech in their honor. Have no fear--help is here! Not only will this resource give you general advice on preparing and delivering the speech, there are samples you can use as models. Some are meant for engagement or stag parties, others for after the ceremony. Follow the information on etiquette and on who should speak and when. Dip into suggestions for anecdotes that add a personal touch, jokes to amuse the guests, and quotations to spice up your own words. And, finally, there's advice on ad-libbing.so you'll have the confidence to express your sentiments without bloopers!