Here is a simple formula that allows you to build your own toast. Simply take a piece from the Intro section, add to it a piece from the Content section and then add a final piece from the Closing section to produce your very own well written toast. It's easy, it's fun and heck, we did all the work. Enjoy! Intro: Before beginning, I'd like to offer my sincerest gratitude to (Bride) and (Groom) for allowing me to be part of this special occasion. Also, I would like to say thank you to (Mr. and Mrs. Bride) for all that you've done to make this the special day that it is. And, of course, my gratitude to (Mr. and Mrs. Groom) for all of your support and all that you've done to make this, by all accounts, the perfect day. Excuse me. Would anybody mind if I took this time to wish (Bride) and (Groom) a happy half hour anniversary?(Laughter, applause) I would like to say thank you to (Mr. and Mrs. Bride) for all that you've done to make this the special day that it is. And, of course, my gratitude to (Mr. and Mrs. Groom) for all of your support and all that you've done to make this, by all accounts, the perfect day. And finally, thank you, (Groom) for making such a good choice for the best man. Content: In our lifetimes, we are gifted a small number of truly "landmark moments". They start small enough, say, riding a two-wheeler bicycle or throwing your graduation cap high into the air. They grow in power and significance; some of you have seen the moment when a doctor tells you, "it's a girl," or, "it's a boy," and then hands you that perfect little life that you created. And it must be a perfect moment when you look into the eyes of the most loving, caring, giving, individual that you've ever known and realize you've found true love. A moment like this and the commitment which follows should be celebrated to its fullest. And so, I contend to all present that it is our duty to ensure that this moment in the lives of (Bride) and (Groom) does not pass unrecognized. And in celebrating their happiness we might just make this one of the landmark moments of our own lives. All my life I've heard different people say that there is one perfect person for everyone. And while I don't know about everyone, I do know about (Bride) and (Groom). Chance has brought them together, and there couldn't be a more perfect match. Truthfully, they seem more in love every time I see them. The way they always seem to finish each others sentences is sort of cute, in a nauseating sort of way. Seriously, though, we don't often see a pair better suited to one another than these two. In fact, the kind of love they have is infectious . . . so all you single people had better stand back. This morning when (Groom) and I were getting ready, he turned to me and asked "is everything okay?" I don't mind telling you that I was taken aback by this. In all the years that I've known him, that's the first time he's expressed any interest in my well-being. Oh sure, he's talked to me before, but it's usually, "pass the chips", or "don't stand in front of the TV", or "did you pick up the beer". This morning he wanted to know if I'm okay? I blame (Bride) for this sudden surge in sentimentality. Now (Groom) is caring, he's generous, he's sensitive. I don't even know him anymore. (Bride) has changed my best friend. Actually, I should thank you (Bride). You've done in (8) months, what I couldn't do in (8) years.   Closing: It is with great pleasure that I say congratulations to (Bride) and (Groom). . . may you share many warm days and many warm nights . . ."everybody raise your glass . . . here's to (Bride) and (Groom) . . ." Here's to (Bride) and (Groom), a life of years, free of tears, bottoms up and lots of luck. In fact, "Bottoms up!" works fairly well on its own if the crowd is right. We are reminded of Mikhail Gorbachev trying to impress an English speaking audience by blurting out, "Up your bottoms!" Also, we've read that "Oogy wawa," is Zulu for bottoms up, and we dare you to say it. Considering the condition of guests at weddings we've attended recently, it might just work.