Wedding season is upon us! For those of you getting hitched or in the wedding party, it’s time to start organizing bachelor and bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners, and—the best, worst, funniest and most awkward moments of most weddings—the speeches.
For inspiration and a few cautionary tales, here’s a list of our favorite wedding toasts from television and film. Whether you’re giving a toast at an event or just like watching people cringe, these are worth a watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6GPicVYCvs
The Charming Toast – Four Weddings and Funeral
If you’re looking for the perfect best man speech, this is the one we’d recommend—delivered in a English accent if possible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxDjFEJPSsw
The Not-So-Charming Toast – I Give it a Year
A cautionary tale to be considered when choosing the Best Man.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf9lmKQOKZg
The Competitive Toast – Bridesmaids
Sometimes, you’ve just gotta break out the Spanglish and mark your territory.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjpmjU-Yv5k
The Short Toast – The Hangover 2
It’s the thought that counts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg0lF8WzT7A
The Strategic Toast – Friends
Hey, when you’ve got a captive audience, don’t waste the opportunity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G33pDYaaG4M
The Drunk Toast -- The Wedding Singer
Another great use of the captive audience: air your grievances.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUJVU87Qb7A
The Save – Old School
Because friends don’t let friends do the drunk toast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZbs5mtgfSg
The Cringeworthy Toast – Friends
Toast with a side of cheese.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGpcLVOOrqc
The Honest Toast – What’s Your Number
Some things just need to be said.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyg-1ZgDjRs
The Gracious Toast – My Best Friend’s Wedding
As only a best friend can deliver.
Want to make a toast but don’t have a wedding coming up? Not a problem! Check out 21 Reasons to Drink Champagne and get clinking!
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