And you presumed that marriage speeches are the ones that only count when it comes to introducing the couple, wishing them well, or blessing them. In truth, marriage toasts are of importance, too, in wedding celebrations. Others think that marriage toasts and speeches are one and the same, they are not at all.

Main differences between Marriage Toasts and Marriage Speeches. A marriage toast is a short statement or line given by a guest that is full of well wishes and good tidings for the newlyweds. It is given in honor of the bride and groom. The other guests then are supposed to raise their cups and drink to show their support for and agreement with, the related statement. Unlike speeches, marriage toasts are surprising. Anyone who volunteers on his or her own volition, or have been volunteered by others can give a marriage toast. Marriage toasts center around wishing the newlyweds well. Marriage Toasts should be authentic, from the heart and should show your love and support for the newlyweds. A speech, on the other hand, is much longer, has more body and there's no need of drinking to show support for its contents.

A father-of-the-bride speech generally has the following components:
A welcome to the guests, a many thanks for celebrating your girl's special day, a few tidbits about the girl, words you would like to impart to your son-in-law and a toast to the happy couple.

A bridegroom speech is actually a long list of thanks to people who made the event possible. To the bride's pa for the marriage toast he just made, for the acceptance into the family, for the party, for his child, the guests who came to your marriage, your better half - for selecting to spend the rest of her life with you, the marriage entourage, particularly the bridesmaids and the organizers of the wedding. The groom may share a few tidbits on how the couple met and fell in love. As this will become a dull thank you note, use humor and jest to make the speech more exciting.

Tips for Giving Remarkable Wedding Toasts:
1. Organize your thoughts by writing them down on paper or an index card. This is advisable especially if you are not used to getting up in front of a crowd and public speaking in general.
2. Practice. At least allow yourself a week before the marriage to practice your toast. Do not wait till the last minute to memorize the toast.
3. Be sober. Don't get too carried away at the open bar until after you have done your toast.
4. Be sincere. The best speeches are those that come from the heart.
5. Avoid embarrassing topics. Leave the college escapades out, even if it's a funny anecdote. You are not giving the speech to embarrass the bride and groom but to share in their joy.
6. Relax. It could be a difficult task but the more you stress over it, the worse your speech can get.
It is not very difficult to write funny marriage toasts if you know the bride or groom very well. If you have been with them since infancy or during their college days, then you're sure to know their weird habits and affectations. You will know what nasty things they did when they were young and how they have matured over the years. All these are the ingredients that go into a funny toast.