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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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Kim says
I’ll drink to that!
The best toast I’ve heard was at a cousins wedding. The grooms father gave a toast and had everyone in the room bawling. He told a sweet little story about when the groom was a kid and he spent weeks picking out the perfect baseball glove – and the look on his face when he found the glove was the same look on his face when he introduced the bride to his father. He knew he had found “the one”. So sweet!
Jenny says
I’ll drink to that! Best toast I’ve ever heard was the best man at our wedding. He has known my husband since they were kids so it was just the right amount of humor and memories.
Rebecca says
I’ll drink to that!
The best toast I ever heard was the one that my maid of honor did for me during my wedding in June. She was funny but not embarassing, and just sweet enough to bring a tear to my eye but not mess up my makeup. As a matter of fact, we registered for these exact glasses, so I’m hoping we can throw an even bigger party!
Carol says
I’ll drink to that.
My Brother-In-Law gave a wonderful toast at our wedding.
Anna says
I’ll drink to that!
No toast stories, but maybe these glasses will inspire me for my upcoming toast as maid-of-honor, eek!
Krystie says
I’ll drink to that!
The best man at my sisters wedding did a great toast that incorporated pictures, the really embarrassing ones at that!
Elizabeth says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!!
I’ve been to many a redneck wedding where some drunk idiot made a really ridiculous and totally inappropriate toast…that’s about all I get. So I guess I’ve heard lots of funny and embarrassing speeches, but nothing really *good*.
Christina Vazquez says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT
At a friends wedding, her father gave a very moving toast. When he got to the part about his proudest moment being the day she got a hole in one on the golf course… that is until today… everyone had watery eyes. It was so sweet.
Jenny says
I’ll drink to that!
The best toast I ever heard was the one my maid of honor, my sister, gave to me at my wedding. It was so genuine and heartfelt, it meant so much to me!
Miranda says
I’ll drink to that! I have given a couple toasts, but I think they will be better in the future with these new glasses!
Jenn R. says
I’ll drink to that!
Patty says
I’ll Drink to That!
This is an easy one for me…..I’m home to Michigan after visiting my two twenty-something daughters in Chicago last weekend. Over dinner at Mia Francesca’s (yum!), my 23 year old daughter Kristen wanted to offer up a toast. Of course, since I’m the Mom, my heart skipped a beat not knowing what was next. But Kristen wanted to toast the fact that she got the well-earned raise that she has been seeking for the last few months. Nice for her to know her efforts are appreciated!
Love the blog, and I often send the girls your postings as inspiration as they ‘decorate’ (and I use the term loosely!) the condo that they share in Lakeview!
Quinlan Wood says
I’ll drink to that!
Brooke says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT
I can’t think of any really great toasts I’ve heard. Haven’t been to many weddings. Maybe I’ll hear some good ones at my wedding next year!!
PJ says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!
My husband’s best man threatened to do a never-ending toast at our rehearsal dinner. His plan was that whenever people assumed he was done, he would lift his glass and, instead of drinking, he would tack on another wish to toast to until people became visibly agitated. Thankfully, my begging skills (along with a little guilt-tripping) saved the night.
Megs C. says
I’ll drink to that fabulous set of unique pattern glasses!
Unfortunately, I am still receiving grief/embarrassment for my most memorable toast experience as it often comes up at family affairs….I was the recipient (the bride) when my brother-in-law, sweet as can be and seriously unplanned, tried to follow his written script of “Meg, with her beautiful DRESS…” instead uttered “Meg, with her beautiful BREASTS…” Fortunately, I was not a bridezilla and I laughed it off. :)
Niki Geurkink says
I’ll Drink To That: I love those glass, very pretty and classy!! I used to plan weddings for about 4+ years so I’ve heard a lot of toasts! None that stick out really, but I remember I almost cried at every wedding planned, I’m such an emotional sucker :)
Amy says
I’ll drink to that!
Best toast: my dad’s toast at my wedding…sweet, funny and honest…maybe I’m a little biased though!
Lauren S says
I’ll drink to that!
I’m going to be biased and say the best toasts I’ve heard were at our wedding.
Ashley says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!
We attended a wedding last weekend and, although all the toasts were really great, the most memorable was when a groomsmen accidentally knocked an entire table off the risers during the groom’s toast!
raychel bozich says
ILL DRINK TO THAT!
man, know that i think of it….all the toasts ive witnessed at weddings were not good! at least not good enough to remember! looks like ive got to bring it to the playing field at my best friends wedding, best maid of honor toast coming right up!
Jill says
I’ll Drink to That!
My brother in law gave a very funny and touching toast at our wedding. I don’t remember much about it other than that :-)
Michelle says
I’ll drink to that!!!
Tran says
I’ll DRINK TO THAT!
My friend went to a wedding where the bride’s best friend made a book entitled “The BFF Journey” since she was passing the bride on to the groom. It included photoshopped pics of the groom’s head on the best friend’s body. It was a hit!
LeeAnn says
I’ll Drink To That!
Some of the best toasts I’ve heard were when I was living in Ireland. From impromptu toasts at the local pub to grand affairs at the horse track, they were always quippy and to the point. But do you think I can remember a one of them? Nope. But I would suggest to having a few Irish guests at your party and then you’ll be sure to have a good toast!
Jessica M says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!! I can’t seem to think of any great toasts (sad!), but those glasses are beautiful!
Mary says
I’ll drink to that!
No memorable toast stories that I can think of, but I must say, I really LOVE those glasses!
Tawny B says
“I’ll drink to that!”
The best toasts I have ever heard was at a wedding last summer for my husbands cousin from the best man given to her new husband. It was hilarious!
Danielle says
I’ll DRINK TO THAT
My Brother-In-Law talked about how when he and my husband were younger my husband gave him juice and told him it would get him drunk. Next thing you know, he was acting drunk. Not really an alcholic drink :)
grace g says
I’ll drink to that.
Best speech – my wedding. Goofy brother in law gave a serious touching speech, while serious sister gave a goofy speech. It was perfect.
Jennifer Hayes says
I’ll Drink to That!
Sad, I can’t remember the last good toast I’ve heard. Most of the weddings lately have been very young couples. Seems the art of the toast has been lost on this last generation.
Catherine says
“I’ll drink to that!”
My sister gave a toast at my wedding and shared how relieved my family was that finally found someone!
Martha Leader says
I’ll drink to that”
The best toasts I’ve ever heard were at a wedding I was at recently. There were 3 the brides 2 sisters and the best man and they were all just delightfully funny with well chosen anticdotes about the couple
Joyanna says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT
Jennifer Woodward says
I’ll drink to that!!
At our wedding, one of the groomsmen gave a funny toast. Something along the lines that my husband won the lotery with me…and I only won a raffle ticket with him! :)
Cheri says
I’ll Drink To That!
I gave a toast to my sister on her 50th B-day which included her giving up her stuffed dog that she just got from her boyfriend now husband to her baby sister and her jewelry to her brother to give to his little girl friends in elementary school.
Adrien says
I’ll drink to that!
I’m really drawing a blank here. I guess I haven’t been to enough weddings to even remember a really good toast. Maybe I’ve never heard one? I’ve certainly never given one. Wait, I have, but I was drunk. Not good.
Whitney Meade says
I’LL DRINK TO THAT!
At our rehearsal dinner, my Dad gave the most amazing and heartfelt toast to my husband, thanking him for not only being a wonderful son, but a great friend. We all had big crocodile tears streaming down our faces!
Vanessa says
I’ll drink to that!
My new husband (three weeks tomorrow)has a hilarious brother who ended his wedding toast to us with the now infamous words “and as we say it the midwest…”boom chicken”.
Amanda Ray says
I’ll drink to that! The best man at our wedding this past January gave a toast that involved many Star Trek references…
Heather H says
I’ll drink to that!
The most memorable toast I have given was at my sister’s wedding last summer – I was 8 months pregnant and cried through the whole thing! I doubt anyone could even understand what I was saying!!
The most memorable toast I’ve heard was given by my father-in-law at my wedding. He started by saying he is “a believer in arranged marriages” … ours was not an arranged … you could have heard a pin drop!
Cory says
I’ll drink to that!
Paula says
“I’ll Drink To That!”
Laura says
I’ll drink to that!
Sadly, in my toast at my sister’s wedding I started with some funny anecdotes but then lost my train of thought, and it just sort of fizzled out. So my tip is: don’t be afraid to have some notes with you, just in case you need them!
Liz says
I’ll drink to that!
My step-dad gave a great toast at my wedding. I have the script for it somewhere. Maybe I can do something creative with it and display it in our home or in a scrapbook.
Nicole says
I’ll DRINK TO THAT!….. Keep the toast short and simple…inside stories are best left for another night… Speak up and don’t mumble…. My three tenants to a great toast and not a roast!
Liz M. says
I’ll drink to that…
The double old fashioned glasses are great!
Cassidy says
I’ll drink to that!
Most memorable toast . . . my brother sang the entire “I love technology” vows from Napolean Dynamite to his new wife!
Jessica says
I’ll drink to that!
And I’m still waiting on my little brother’s wedding so that I’ll get to share that story about the time when he…
Kate! says
I’ll drink to that! I may be giving a toast at a rehearsal dinner in October and am totally blanking on what to say! I can’t seem to remember what I’ve liked about toasts I’ve heard. I do know both the bride and groom well, so I am sure I will come up with something.