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What is a wedding toast and why do we do it?
It is generally accepted that the practice of toasting first originated in Greece, at a time when fear of poisoning was a significant concern to the people. So to put guests at ease, the host would pour the guests’ wine from a common decanter, take the first drink to demonstrate its safety, then raise his cup to the guests and invite them to drink in good health. This is the custom at weddings also. But too often these toasts are such a repetitive boring custom, but they needen’t be. Lets look at a few toasting options to spice up your speech.
