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

The wedding toast may follow a customary 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 made by the best man, a next of kin or a friend. The groom then responds with a message to his bride, the individual who made the toast, the couple's mother and father and a toast to the bridesmaids.

The best man will then respond to thank the groom on behalf of the bridesmaids. At times, 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. Following 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 parents 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 and announces that the celebration may begin. At times, the emcee may offer 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 will propose their toasts, and announce the beginning of the celebration.

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

* The bride ought to 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 are not able to compose a good one, you can try traditional wedding toasts but make sure to personalize it to include your feelings & 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 ought to think of 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 only thank the toasters and even though you are not required, you can propose another toast. Choose to be short but effective, rather than long & winding. After all, we do not want to bore people to tears.