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Toasts started from the belief that creating some noise, such as ringing a bell, in this case, the clinking of a glass, can cast away bad spirits.

The wedding toast may follow a traditional or a non-traditional order.

In the traditional order, the opening toast is the toast to the bride or the toast to the bride & groom. This is done by the best man, a relative or a friend. The groom then responds with a message to his bride, the individual who made the toast, the couple's mom and dad and a toast to the bridesmaids.

The best man will then respond to thank the groom on behalf of the bridesmaids. From time to time, if the bride has spoken after the groom, the best man will thank the bridesmaids.

A close friend or relative may then follow with another toast. After this, the father of the bride expresses thanks to the guests on behalf of his wife and himself, and announces that they can commence the celebration.

The non-traditional toast is done to do something different from the tradition. The order may be changed to suit the guests and the occasion.

The emcee proposes the first toast for the couple. The groom then thanks the emcee and the guests and toasts to his bride. The bride thanks her groom and the guests and proposes a toast to her mother and father and her in-laws. At times, a special toast may be done for her in-laws.

The father of the bride thanks the bride for the toast, thanks the guests for attending & announces that the celebration may begin. At times, the emcee may propose a toast to the bridesmaids, after which the maid of honor may respond with thanks or propose another toast. The emcee may introduce guests who may propose their toasts, and announce the commencement of the celebration.

All sound a little bewildering? Well here are some ideas when proposing a toast.

* The bride should be served the beverage first, followed by the groom, the maid of honor, the parents and then the best man.

* The toast can be done with a sip of wine, champagne or a non-alcoholic drink except coffee, tea and water.

* If you will propose the first toast, make sure that not only your glass, but also all the other glasses are filled before you begin speaking.

* When proposing a toast, raise your glass with your right hand. The glass should be held in a straight line from the shoulder.

* It is better to compose your own wedding toast. However, if you cannot write a good one, you can try traditional wedding toasts but make sure to personalize it to include your feelings and thoughts about the bride & groom.

* Always keep in mind to end a toast with an invitation to the guests to join you and something that tells them what to say in response.

These are some things that one should keep in mind when proposing a wedding toast. On the other hand, if you received a toast, you do not raise your glass, stand, nor sip your drink. You just thank the toasters and even though you are not required, you may propose another toast. Opt to be short but effective, rather than lengthy & winding. After all, we don't want to bore folks to tears.