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Written examples, video examples and general tips for how not to embarrass yourself when giving a toast on one of the most important days in the last 50 years of your parents' lives. Build on the work of others, or just see what others have done in order to get some inspiration. This is an important speech. Most importantly you need to prepare. Winging a toast like this is a recipe for disaster, the best toasts appear to be off the cuff simply because the speaker practiced and planned enough to make it seem natural.
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Short 50th wedding anniversary toast - This is a sweet, but quick toast that would be appropriate to give at your parents 50th anniversary celebration. But, it is far from personalized. Consider using this as a starting point and adding in a 60-90 second story about one of their more memorable anniversary celebrations in the last 50 years. Or, simply a story about the strength of their relationship.
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50th anniversary quotes - Quotes specifically useful in toasts for your parents a 50th anniversary. There are a handful of options if you and your siblings are each looking for some inspiration.
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Wedding Toasts - Wedding toast examples that could certainly be modified and used for a parent's anniversary toasts.
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Toasting tips - Toast Masters is a leading organization for public speaking. From corporations to America's top campuses, they have trained some of the best and brightest. Very helpful and quick tips on making toasts.
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Writing great toasts - This is a two-minute long video on how to write great toasts. This commentator encourages the use of quotes and reminds viewers that preparation is an important key to successful toasts.
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Life 123 - Learn why practicing the toast aloud is important, and what is proper and what is not when it comes to toast etiquette.
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Wedding anniversary toasts video overview - Quick video that explains that a wedding anniversary speech should focus on happiness. Look to other related videos featured on the right side of the screen for plenty of other helpful videos that will help to make your parents 50th wedding anniversary a little more special because of your heartfelt toast.
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50th Anniversary Toast to parents - The audio here is tough, but watch this proud son toast to his parents to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Notice that he gives a touching, meaningful toast in just over one minute. Short and sweet is likely your best option too.
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Another wedding anniversary toast - Two examples of toasts read aloud in an informal setting to their parents for th 50th anniversary of their wedding day.