Tips & Tricks

JP offers his wedding clients two main pieces of advice:

Toasts are tricky, because chances are, you know one of the people better or longer than the other. However, you are toasting the couple and not just your friend. Speak to how 'your' person was transformed in some way after meeting their partner – thank the partner for what they've given to 'your' person.

When you've come to the end of your toast be sure to turn to the guests and invite them to raise their glasses and join you in toasting the couple. Then turn to the couple, raise your glass and actually give the toast, for example, 'To a lifetime of health, happiness and joy!' You want your toast to have this kind of rousing ending!

Stick to these guidelines and your toast will be sure to leave an impression, and the bride and groom will have it as a fond memory to cherish for years to come!

Style Me Pretty Contributor - Goli Parvinian is a bridal enthusiast and masters student living in Melbourne, Australia. Over the past few years, she has worked for bridal brands in her hometown of Chicago, New Zealand and New York City. You can typically find her in a cafe, face-timing her nieces or out on a long run.