Rehearsal Dinner Toasts
The rehearsal dinner-usually held after the wedding eve rehearsal for the bride and groom, their families, attendants, and selected attends allows any guest present the opportunity to toast the happy couple and others.
Toasts from Parents to Parents
''I' d like to ask you to join me in toasting two wonderful people without whom this wedding could never have been possible: the mother and father of our soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Lynne-Mr. and Mrs. Brown."
Toasts from Parents to Couple
"I don't need to tell you what a terrific person Lynne is, but I do want to tell you how happy Brett's mother and I are to welcome her as our new daughter in - law. Here's to Lynne and Brett!"
Best Man Toasts
"Brett and I have been friends for what seems like a lifetime now and I've always noticed what a lucky guy he is. Tonight, all of you can see just what I mean as you look at Lynne. Please join me in a toast to both of them. May their lucky numbers keep coming up for the rest of their lives."
Our resting utensils etiquette section covers the rules (american and continental) for resting your utensils when taking a break from eating, when you are finished eating, and when you are passing food [...]
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Table Manners
It's easy to impress at the dinner table! Just take a few minutes to read through our table manners section and you'll be the most sophisticated diner at the table.
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Visit our international dining etiquette section for more etiquette tips for your next trip overseas or hosting international guests!
Read MoreWine Tasting Etiquette
Once it is poured into the proper glass, it’s time to evaluate and enjoy the wine. Evaluating wine involves four basic steps – looking, swirling, smelling, and tasting.
- Step #1 – Look. Holding the wine glass up against a white background, such as a napkin or table cloth, to evaluate its color and clarity. Red wines should range in color from deep purple to brick red. White wines should range in color from lemon gold to golden amber.
- Step #2 – Swirl. Swirl the wine in your glass to aerate it.
- Step #3 – Smell. Put your nose in the glass and take a deep breath. Older wines should have subtler aromas than younger ones.
- Step #4 – Taste. To taste the wine, fill your mouth about ½ full and subtly swish the wine around.
Table Setting Etiquette
Helpful hints for setting the perfect table!
Visit our table setting section for information on:
- Formal table settings.
- Informal table settings.