Short Groom Speech or Toast: Here are 8 Time-Tested Tips and Ideas You Can Simply Follow to Write the Best Ever Groom’s Wedding Speech
Are you looking for tips and ideas to help you write an amazing groom’s speech for your wedding? Well, look no further because right here in this place, I would share with you…
- How to use short groom speech examples to write a very short wedding toast for your precious bride
- How to model your groom wedding toast after great groom speech templates
Plus, many ideas and tips you can work into your own speech….just stay tuned.
When most people have to write their own wedding toasts, they worry about its length. I have received countless messages from people who were so much concerned about the brevity of their wedding speeches.
Well, when it comes to writing groom wedding speeches or toasts, the length doesn’t matter as an amazing speech trumps everything else.
However, if you can really capture all that you wish to say eloquently and condense your thoughts and feelings into a very short but deeply meaningful groom speech, you will end up endearing yourself to the wedding crowd in ways you’ve never imagined.
Having seen that, let’s first look at a short groom wedding speech. Afterwards, we will split it up so we can figure out what goes into writing a great groom speech.
This is it.
A Short But Sweet Groom Wedding Speech Example/Template
I would like to thank hitched.co.uk for this splendid example.
Well the day has finally come and Libby and I want to start by thanking each and every one of you for being here.
But honestly, it means the world that you could travel to celebrate with us. Whether you've come just down the road from Lough Neagh or Belfast, as far away as San Francisco, or any place in between, we thank you so, so much. I do however want to give special credit to those coming from somewhere outside the UK who risked driving on the wrong side of the road – you are braver than I am and took on a lot to be here… I mean it is called the right side for a reason… But no really thank you all again.
[Libby's Parents:]
Hugh and Alice, besides raising the love of my life, I am so thankful that ever since my first Christmas here two years ago you have gone out of your way to make me feel like part of the family.
Before coming over that first time, I remember Libby assuring me that hers were a gin family and with me being the typical craft beer-loving American, coming to the house and seeing a pantry fridge full of microbrews from around Northern Ireland for my visit was so welcoming and really touching. From that point on, I've cherished being a part of your loving family and now that we've made that official I am incredibly honoured.
Libby and I also want to say that we really could not have done this without your support – and with us being an ocean away through most of the preparation, your help with planning for so many facets of this, along with personally giving us a Skype tour of this incredible venue with Emily was amazing and a lot of this day wouldn't have been possible without you.
I also need to make sure that everyone knows that Alice is personally responsible for all of the flowers and their arrangements. So thanks to her for those – they are beautiful and we are forever grateful. Also as part of dessert tonight there is also a fruitcake baked by Alice – I think I've eaten about half of it alone every Christmas I've been here.
[My Parents:]
To my parents, we would also like to thank you for everything you've done for us. I know above all that Libby at least needs you to know how thankful she is for how wonderfully you've raised me. And I am so fortunate to have such caring, selfless people to call mom and dad.
On that thought I knew that you and her family would get along so well because each of you are so similar in that way and were each so welcoming and loving to us as we began our lives together. Libby and I have had the best examples of good-natured, thoughtful, and wonderful couples to learn from throughout our lives and that has meant so much for us going forward.
So let me ask everyone here to stand and raise a glass to Alice and Hugh, and my mom and dad, Pam and Rick. We love you. TOAST.
[Bridesmaids:]
Now, on behalf of Libby and myself, special thanks goes out to Emily, Anne, and Monica for being the best set of bridesmaids a bride and her groom could ask for. Some UK guests may have noticed an American tradition made its way into our reception this evening and we whole-heartedly thank you Emily for that lovely speech.
To my brother Todd and new brother-in-law Alan, thank you both as well. Your support through this has been incredible and if I ever need a family member to run a very long distance very fast for me for whatever reason I've now doubled my options.
Thanks as well to Mark and Sam, my long-time and other freshly minted brothers-in-laws, for their doing the readings at the ceremony today and to Hannah my new sister-in-law for being our second photographer.
[Venue:]
And speaking of Libby, I want to finally say a few words about her. You are my best friend (sorry Omar), my fearless and ruthless board game rival, and most importantly the mother of our cat. I remember just over four years ago you invited me and a couple of our good friends who are here today, out to Chumley's (a local bar) to watch the US play a World Cup match when they still made it to World Cups.
I don't remember who they played or if they won but I do remember I thoroughly enjoyed being with you and thought you might feel the same based on how much I was making you laugh despite not being particularly funny. And thankfully you haven't gotten sick of me yet.
For those of you who don't know, Libby and I met as I was finishing up my graduate program. She had just gotten her PhD in Scotland and was joining my advisor's lab as a post-doc. So, I think this is also a perfect time to personally thank our advisor who is here tonight for being the person to bring Libby and me together.
On top of everything else you've done for me – your hiring Libby had the most amazing impact on my life and I am eternally grateful. I also got to be there for Libby's interview presentation for the job on Skype and it's funny to think back on that moment and not realize at that point that this was the woman I'd be spending the rest of my life with.
Libby, I am so happy to be able to live that life with you. Being the funny and beautiful person you are I couldn't be happier and I hope you are as excited to continue living our life taking too many pictures of our cat and trying as many foods as humanly possible – along with all the less important things. So for the final time, let's stand and raise a glass to my wife, Libby. TOAST.
That’s a great example, right? How would you grade this? I would give it a 7/10. That’s cool for a short groom wedding toast.
Before we analyze this great example, here are a few things you should take note of. Written groom templates like the one we’ve read (above) are not the only ones you can find. There are several of such templates online. However, if you are a visually-oriented person, then you might want to watch a few video clips about how amazing ones are made.
Here are some good ones you can watch and learn from and adapt to your groom speech.
Groom Speech Examples/Template (Video#1)
Groom Speech Template/Example (Video#2)
Oh…And by the way, the written piece should always complement the video clips. Whereas the former helps you to organize your thoughts and feelings into a very logical presentation, the latter puts you in the mood so you can get a fair idea of how groom wedding speeches and toasts are delivered.
Now, let’s get back to why we are here. When you scroll up this page and re-read that example carefully, you will realize that it has several interconnecting parts like a necklace. We writers call it the layout.
The first step in the writing process has to do with creating a layout or an outline for the content of your groom speech.
The outline gives you an idea of how to start, what to write for each section, and what to add and what not to add to your wedding toast.
At this point, I would like us to look at the outline of the template we are studying and how you can apply it to your writing style. Let’s look at it carefully.
- Greetings and self-introduction
- Thanking the bride’s family or mom and dad
- Thanking your own family or mom and dad
- Thanking the bridesmaid
- Expressing gratitude to your siblings
- Thanking your in-laws
- Showing appreciation to your bestman and groomsmen
- Talk about the bride in greater detail
Let’s take each bullet point and see how to develop writing ideas for each of them.
We are going to start with…
- Greetings and Short-Self Introduction
Here, you just have to mention your name and your relationship to the bride and thank everyone for coming. I am sure a toddler can even write those opening lines, right?
Here is an example that illustrates how it’s done.
‘’ Well the day has finally come and Libby and I want to start by thanking each and every one of you for being here.
But honestly, it means the world that you could travel to celebrate with us. Whether you've come just down the road from Lough Neagh or Belfast, as far away as San Francisco…’’
I have this mini-assignment for you: Try coming up with your own example based on what you have just seen. You might want to make yours a little different by first thanking specific individuals for coming to your wedding.
Once, I wrote a speech for this guy who asked me to honor this 100 year old dad who had travelled a considerable distance to be at his grandson’s wedding. The moral? Just say a big thank you to everyone for coming from far and near to be with you and your wife. If certain persons like that centenarian have defied all odds to be there, you can publicly acknowledge them in your groom’s speech.
Let’s look at the next idea:
- Thanking the bride’s family or mom and dad
Is there anything else you wish to tell the bride’s mom and dad other than showing appreciation for allowing him to marry their daughter? You should compliment them, thank them for raising your wife, and tell them what you’ve learned from them (positive influences).
I still have this mini-assignment you can try hands on: In about a minute or two, please put down what you’d like to tell the bride’s parents.
We still have work to do. So, let’s look at another idea:
- Thanking your own family or mom and dad
You can write a book about how good your parents have been to you ever since you landed on planet Earth, right? But, sorry, it might not be a best seller. All joking aside, when it comes to thanking them in a wedding speech, it’s always a great idea to make a general statement about how their love and continuous support have brought you thus far in your wife except you want to elaborate on a few things.
Don’t also forget to thank them for being there for you and the bride. If you were raised by your extended family(uncles, aunts, or grandparents) because your parents passed on or were not around, then you have to pay a special tribute to them. The saying that it takes a village to raise and mold a child can’t be underestimated in this instance.
Another idea is waiting for you:
- Thanking the bridesmaid or maid of honor
The bride will be happy with you and you might also make new female friends if you thank the maid of honor/bridesmaid for helping plan a memorable wedding. If you are loss for words, just compliment them.
Here’s a short example to help you say something about them.
The bridesmaids look lovely. I think we can all agree that you all look absolutely stunning today. They have been great for Amy. I know I can speak for her in saying how much she appreciates all the support you’ve given her
They have all been very helpful in one way or another to make our dreams coming true done throughout the many weeks of intense preparation. We will cherish your friendship forever.
I don’t think that’s too hard to write something close to that in your own words, right?
Let’s still keep flying in the air….Next idea please…
- Thank your siblings and in-laws too
I won’t touch on this because that’s something a toddler can even do.
Without further ado, let’s look at the next idea:
- Showing appreciation to your bestman and groomsmen
Do I need to educate you about how to thank your own friend or brother? I don’t think so. Well, I would like to do you a favor since I really love examples.
Here it is.
I want you to know that it meant the world to me that you were standing by my side as best man at my wedding. We’ve been childhood friends and I never knew we would get this far seeing where we found ourselves in life. Thank you for always being there for me like a dependable friend and an amazing best man. Amy and I are grateful for your rich counsel.
Finally, Let’s Look At What We’ve Been All Waiting For:
- Writing and Speaking about the bride(your wife-to-be)
Writing about the bride seems to be an easy task for most grooms. But with so many memories flying through your mind, things can get pretty tough when you begin to put your thoughts together because you might not even know where to start, how to start writing about her, and what you hope to achieve together as you blend your lives together.
If you are stuck and looking for cool ideas to help you write this all-important part of your groom wedding speech about the bride, you can use this as a checklist to craft your groom speech.
Here are a few pointers I have picked up from the template to make it work for you. Just down answers to the following questions.
- How did you meet the bride?
- Do you have fun and fond memories you recall about your time together?
- What do you really love about her?
- How has she changed your life for the better?
- What are her beautiful qualities you wish to talk about?
This writer put answers to some of those questions and came up with this short groom speech or toast:
‘’ And speaking of Libby, I want to finally say a few words about her. ……
I remember just over four years ago you invited me and a couple of our good friends who are here today, out to Chumley's (a local bar) to watch the US play a World Cup match when they still made it to World Cups…
For those of you who don't know, Libby and I met as I was finishing up my graduate program. She had just gotten her PhD in Scotland and was joining my advisor's lab as a post-doc………..
On top of everything else you've done for me – your hiring Libby had the most amazing impact on my life and I am eternally grateful….
Now, I would like to help you write something similar (if not better) than one. This is what you should do right away. Just go over those questions, jot your answers down, and mention how you feel about your precious bride without paying too much attention to how it flows.
Remember, you can always go back to refine it until it sounds great. You can also add a touch of class to your toast by waxing poetic like this guy did.
How about entertaining your guests like this happy groom?
On the whole, if you really want your speech to be a hit with the guests, you just have to make your speech a little different and you will deliver a unique and brilliant groom speech that will be remembered for years to come.
P.S: Most grooms do this...Have you considered it? Want to write and give a great wedding speech like the one above but can't seem to get started because you don't know the exact words to use?
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Hey Dan, I just wanted to thank you once again for the speech you wrote with me. My goal was met afterward, I was told by many "what a beautiful speech" and received a standing ovation. I couldn't have done this without you. God Bless Dan!- Glen, U.S.A
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Why? As you know, the current health and economic crisis have caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some grooms are still getting married and have to say something about the bride.
Nonetheless, not everyone could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video, and your wife, family and friends, and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
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