Giving A Wedding Toast & Need Some Help. My Brother Is Marrying My Best Friend (who Is Brazilian).?
The wedding is in Brazil, and I am the only one on our side of the family giving the toast. Someone else will translate for me into portuguese for her family because my portuguese is not that good. Any suggestions? What to say and length of time to talk? Thanks
February 7th, 2010 at 5:59 am
I would keep it short, to a minute or under. But it would be impressive if at the end of your toast you said something short in portugese like “May the two of you live long and happily”. Something like that, but hearing it in portugese and that you learned it for that occasion will look nice.
February 7th, 2010 at 8:09 am
you can welcome her into the family. talk briefly about your brother and the memories you two shared. welcome her family into the union or circle of all the family. alot of people toast just spring out what’s in their heart at that moment. weddings do bring out the best in people. it all depends on the type of reception will you be at best to determine the length
February 7th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
I believe I made a memorable toast at my brother’s wedding(actually rehearsal dinner) because I stood at the bride’s parent’s table, tapped my glass of champagne with a fork (carefully, just loud enough to catch the attention of the room). And in a reserved, calm, yet confident manner I asked my parents to please join me at their table. While my parent’s walked over to us I whispered for them to stand and I then positioned all four so that they were connected arm in arm. My toast was not a speech to the bride and groom, but an applauded recognition of the “other” special people that will also be uniting as family. This, for some reason, had such a lasting impact on many people for a long time, After 15 yrs. my brother still speaks of that moment and reminds me of what a spectactular toast that was, and although I didn’t speak directly to he and his bride as in usual toasting, I belive I did much more!…. Hope it helps. Good Luck. If nothing else, get up, tap your glass, and speak from your heart.