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Sherry and I can’t stop talking about how good the toasts were at my cousin Casey’s wedding in Dallas (Wedding Crashing pics to come…). There were five in total (two groomsmen, two bridesmaids and my other cousin, the bride’s teenage brother) and each was remarkably funny, articulate and touching. Most weddings are lucky enough to have one of those, let alone a handful. So in that spirit, we think this week’s prize from Mikasa Crystal & Dinnerware is quite fitting.
Mikasa’s been dishing out classic and stylish servingware for over 60 years (perhaps they were even on your wedding registry?) so we were stoked when they contacted us to offer up some free goodies for you our lovey readers. This week we’re serving up prizes to three lucky winners from Mikasa’s new Cheers Too line of glassware. Each set of four crystal drinking glasses features simple, modern designs that just make you wanna throw a dinner party. With lots of “beverages” on hand, of course.
- PRIZE: Your choice of the Cheers Too White Wine, Double Old Fashioned, or Highball Set of Four by Mikasa
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “I’ll DRINK TO THAT” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: Tell us about a memorable toast you’ve heard (or given!) and what made it great. We could all use a few good toastmaster tips, right?
- CONTEST CLOSES: Wednesday, August 26th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Three
- PRIZE SHIPS: United States only this time.
- THE USUAL: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
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Dorothy says
I’ll drink to that! I haven’t been to enough weddings yet to have great toasts to share though…
Daniel says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!!!!
Jamie S says
I’ll drink to that! Neither the maid of honor (my best friend) nor the best man (my husband’s brother) at our wedding are emotional people, but they both got emotional during their toasts, which made them even sweeter.
Amy says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!
Being pregnant during wedding this season I was privy to being cognizant of every horrible toast while everyone else enjoyed the open bar. At one, the best man (grooms brother) talked about how hot the bride was and closed with “and (brides) family…I don’t know what I am to you, but whatever it is…you got a good one.” …I always love toast riddles.
Katie says
I’ll drink to that!
I’m hoping to have some great toasts at my own wedding in October…and hopefully not too many bad ones!
Tania W. says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT….
For mine and my husband’s wedding, his best man and my maid of honor gave toasts. His best man went first and had a very heartfelt, but also humorous speech. His speech included some Bible verses. My maid of honor’s turn came (she’s my sister) and her speech included such lines as, “I’ve known Tania…. my whole life” and “I don’t know any psalms, so hang with me”. I don’t think she’ll be giving any maid of honor speeches anytime soon!
Rebecca says
I’ll drink to that…
My sister married a great guy this past June (about 10 years after her less than stellar first marriage ended). Her teenage daughter (my incredible niece), gave the most touching toast. She talked about how much her Mom had sacrificed to make sure she had a good childhood, and gave her whole-hearted support to the happy couple.
Kristina M says
“I’ll DRINK TO THAT”
sadly nothing very memorable about the toasts from our wedding..maybe because we didn’t have memorable toasting glasses
Joanna says
I’ll drink to that! Best toast? Sweet and simple: “May God* always grant us food and friends like these.”
*or Life, or whatever you choose.
Stephanie says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT
Mary P. says
I’ll drink to that! I haven’t been to a wedding yet though.
Adrian says
I’ll Drink To That!
The most memorable speech was from my wedding. My husband’s brother was the best man and he was giving his toast and recalling all the good old days they had together. And he said, “I remember all those school yard farts.” Yes…he said “farts” and meant to say “fights”. Needless to say, the place was roaring with laughter and we will never let him live it down. Too funny!
Britiney says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!!
I don’t have a memorable toast, but I do have a memorable song about toast. Does that count? Here’s a link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_aHkrjPo7A
You should check this out. My kids love it!!!
Jenny G. says
“I’ll drink to that!”
When we got home from getting engaged my parents were waiting for us with Champagne. My Dad got a bit emotional and nervous when toasting to me and my now husband and accidentally called him my sister’s boyfriend’s name. Oops…wrong name Dad! At least he got it right at the wedding. :)
Rhonda says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!
Nicole says
I’ll drink to that! The best toast I heard was the one that my dad gave at his father’s second wedding. The speech was just the right amount of sentimental, heartfelt and humorous speech. I remember exactly how my dad started his speech off too. He began. “They say right before you die, your life flashes in front of you eyes. Well, when your father tells you he’s getting remarried, your life flashes in front of your eyes too.”
Laura K says
I’ll drink to that…
The best toasts I’ve seen are from the heart and are given earlier on on the evening before too much drinking has ensued.
Amanda says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!!
Becky S. says
i’ll drink to that!
steph anne says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!
Our best man gave a speech and at the end told everyone that my husband had ate cat food before. He’s getting married next Summer and my husband will be telling everyone at his wedding how he thought the yellow bumps in the middle of the road was turtles and would cry every time his mom or dad changed lanes because he thought turtles were dying!
Lyndsey D. says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT…
Anytime my best friend Vanessa gives a toast, she gets the cutest little smile and laugh when she tells an almost-embarassing story. It immediately makes everyone in the room light up a little bit and share in her giggles!
Christina Araiza says
I’ll drink to that…
I’ve heard some okay toasts…unfortunately, nothing really unforgettable. Hopefully, that will change at our upcoming wedding in October. :) Thanks for the great goodies!
Sarah says
I’ll drink to that!
My aunt gave a very good toast at my wedding – reminding me of lots of things from my childhood.
Siiri says
I’ll Drink to That!
The best toasts are always the ones in new countries and learning to say what they do when clinking glasses….Salud! Skullllll! Cheers!
As a side note did you know the clinking is from the middle ages when people were making the noise to ward off evil spirits?
Allison says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!
I wish I could say that I’ve witnessed an amazing toast. Something to look forward to!
Clare M says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT! My most memorable toast moment was at a friend’s wedding where the groom thanked each and every one of his groomsmen and tearfully commented on how special their friendship was to him.
Tracy says
“I’ll drink to that”-every Wednesday we have what we call “wine Wednesday” and when we open our bottle of wine, we take turns toasting usually something important, upcoming, or just the fact that we had a wonderful day!
Ashley C. says
I’ll drink to that!
At the wedding of one of my best friends from high school the maid of honor (and another one of my best friends) gave a tearjerker of a toast, traveling from when we all knew each other at 7 until that very moment when she was getting married. All of my friends from high school cried afterwards, but I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room!
Amber says
I’ll drink to that! But something non-alcoholic of course as I am pregnant!
Polina says
I’ll drink to that!
Katie Hanna says
I’ll drink to that! Most memorable toast was the one I gave as maid or honor to my sis. No real tips. I tried (key word) to get through a toast that talked about us as young girls talking about boys when I got my first boy/girl party invite (i am younger). I ended the toast slightly babbling and crying, but it was a hit, especially with all women / sisters in the crowd.
LisaB says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!!!!!
I love when they are both funny and tenderhearted all at the same time!
Kristi M. says
I’ll Drink To That!
My little sister was married last September and my sister and I were asked to give a toast. Yikes! The one and only that I have done.She is the baby so that was fun but my sister mentioned how proud my dad would have been of her and wished that he was there. He is still currently in Iraq.
Katarina Makmuri says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT
I’ve honestly only been to one wedding before, and that was when my age was in the single digits. A memorable toast I can remember is probably from My Best Friend’s Wedding.
June says
I have just been to a local wedding here in Hawaii. The best man is the groom’s brother. His toast started with a few standard words then rolled into what he called “the local toast” of an “AAAALL-RIIIIGHT” to which the guests responded to with another “AAAAALL-RIIIIGHT”. This got repeated many times and by the end, the whole place was in an uproar. You gotta love fun weddings like that.
Crystal says
“I’ll drink to that”
And drink WITH that, hopefully. :)
nicole j says
I’ll DRINK TO THAT
Sevi says
I’ll drink to that!
My fav. toast was the one that my husband did at the early supper after our really simple ceremony, last Friday. He had had half a bottle of wine and had just relaxed! That was cute.
Shana says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!
I’ve only heard awkward toasts quite honestly. Sorry.
Alicia C. says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT! At our wedding the best man (who is also one of my closest friends as well) wrote a toast that was a poem. One of those where the first letter of each line spells out a word. It spelled out Congratulations. All the lines rhymed and were funny and touching at the same time. It was awesome.
Grace says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT…
My sister NEVER cries – she not only got emotional during the ceremony, but during her toast as well. It was supersweet!!
Crystal G. says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!
No toasts come to mind, but when my husband and I move back to the US from overseas, I will be giving a heck of a toast!
aimee says
I’ll drink to that!
Sadly, I have neaver heard a great toast. They always seem forced and uncomfortable, but I have only been to one wedding, so maybe that is why!
richard says
“I’LL DRINK TO THAT…”
No toasting here. That involves public speaking…..nononononononono…..
Breanna says
I’ll drink to that! My sister’s toast at my wedding! She could hardly get through it she was crying so much!
Wendy F says
I’ll drink to that!!
I think the best toasts are short and sweet. :)
Christina Peterson says
I’ll drink to that!
May your love be modern enough to survive the times and old fashioned enough to last forever.
Christine says
I’ll DRINK TO THAT”
My favorite toasts are always the one word toasts from Germany “Prost!”.
Becky G says
“I’ll drink to that!”
Corley says
I’ll Drink to That
My MOH told me at my wedding that “Everyone needs a Corley (me) in their life” I thought that was so sweet. Also its the only thing I remember from my wedding toasts!