1. Know Your Audience: You must tailor your humor to the couple and the crowd. An excellent wedding speech must be written so ...

Plus, key tips on how to write a speech that won't turn into a roast. Whether you're the maid of honor, the best man, or the parents of the newlyweds, being asked to give a wedding toast is a honor.

Length is critical. Ten minutes during the festivities can feel like forever. And a ten-second “Cheers to the happy couple,” probably doesn’t feel like enough. Shaun Gray, a popular event planner in ...

We asked the experts what to keep in mind before raising a glass to the happy couple. Giving a wedding toast can be an incredibly intimidating and nerve-inducing task. Whether you're the parents of ...

Picture this: The big day is coming up and you’re starting to think about favors, floral arrangements, and dress codes. However, there’s one fundamental detail that you may be putting off until the ...

Weddings are funny things. Among other strange traditions, we give drunk people microphones and ask them to say nice things about us. The results can be disastrous or awesome, depending on the person, ...

Welcome to Wedding Guest Wednesday, a feature in which Solo-ish explores the joys and woes of attending other people’s weddings. Because it’s not all about the happy couple — it’s a big day for guests ...

What’s a wedding without a heartfelt toast? In Ireland, toasts are filled with encouraging and hopeful dialogue to the newlyweds on their new journey in life together. These Irish toasts and, indeed ...