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Whether it’s the marriage of a dear friend or family member or someone I don’t know well at all, I’m guaranteed to cry during the ceremony when the couple exchanges vows. I’m also guaranteed to cry during any speeches or toasts at the reception. I think the only time I didn’t cry during a wedding toast was when I gave one at my sister’s wedding, and that’s only because my fear of speaking in front of a crowd was more powerful than my emotions about the moment.
In her “Wedding Book,” celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss writes that “toasts are one of the highlights of the wedding.”
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So how do you decide who should speak, and when? And should you talk to them about what they’ll say beforehand?
Weiss says that you shouldn’t have everyone in your wedding party give a toast.
“Too many can bog down a wedding,” she writes in “The Wedding Book.” “So can toasts that go on and on.”
No toast should last more than five minutes, she says.
Toast Timing
Mindy suggests having the bride’s parents welcome the guests as the first course is served and then invite up the groom’s parents if desired.
The best man, she says, should give his toast “toward the end of the first course or during the second course,” followed by the maid of honor if you choose to have her speak.
As for the bride and groom, she recommends that they speak at the cake cutting.
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As the entertainment reporters and bloggers of the world strive to cook up a clever Titanic reference this headline, the underlying story is one of the most searched for topics on the Internet tonight.
Leonardo DiCaprio and his on-again off-again girlfriend Bar Refaeli are allegedly planning to wed.
The evidence? Not much exists for now. The report, however, surfaced when Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli were spotted hot and heavy at a basketball game in LA.
Was Bar wearing a rock on her finger at the game?
Nope. Her finger wasn’t sporting anything like the Titanic jewel than fell into the ocean. And it makes sense, given her attitude toward marriage – at least these days.
Leo’s gal pal has reportedly been telling friends that 24 is too young to marry and that she is in no hurry to tie the knot.
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The wedding of Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik comes after Shoaib dealt with league problems in March. The Sania Mirza Shoaib Malik wedding was announced on Twitter recently by Malik. But last month he twittered “Reports of me getting banned by the PCB for disciplinary breach during aus is really hurting…”
“[I'm] really disappointed. discussing with lawyers on the legal action. PCB is not even clearly telling me the exact reason for my ban… this move will hurt Pakistan cricket which is already going through a bad patch.”
By March 29, that bad news turned to good, with Malik confirming the engagement rumors: “Thanks for all your support. And the news of Me marrying to Sania is true. Inshallah will get married in April.”
But recently he twittered how “controversies” won’t affect his marriage. “All these controversies that r comin out would not effect our marriage. Sania and me are not bothered about the past and happy about our marriage.”
Sania Mirza recent told press “I have been in the constant glare for too long and would appreciate privacy at this very personal moment in my life.”
She’s the top Indian female tennis star and he’s the top Pakistani cricketer.
Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik say they will live Dubai. She’s 23, he’s 28. In a statement, Mirza said: “My wedding is going to be the biggest day of my life . “
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A: Give them new things to experience. It might be changing the setting, from a ceremony outdoors to cocktails on a deck to dinner and dancing indoors and an after-party in a tented lounge, with Different lighting and music in each space to change the vibe. Or serve something unexpected, like a pie buffet for dessert. Some groom’s love games, so you could have paddleballs and other toys passed on trays.
Q: What’s a simple way to personalize your wedding?
A: For the cocktail hour, set up a his-and-hers hors d’oeuvre station. Using a double-sided table, arrange the bride’s favorites (such as sushi) on one side and the groom’s favorites (antipasto, perhaps) on the other, and add some cute printed labels to distinguish each.
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A: Introduce your logo on save-the-dates and invitations. At the wedding, use it i n a few carefully chosen places, like on your aisle runner or on the ribbon around your bouquet, then consider adding it to unique elements like iced sugar cookies or wishing cards (in lieu of a guest book).
Q: I am keeping my last name. How should my husband and I be introduced at the reception?
A: Your emcee may announce you using your first names only, saying something like, “And now, for the bride and groom, Jane and John,” or “And now, for the first time as husband and wife, John and Jane.” The most important thing is to alert the emcee or your planner to the fact that you have decided to not change your name so they will not assume you should be introduced as Mr. and Mrs. John Smith.
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