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At a micro wedding or a post-elopement dinner, everyone in the room is close to the couple, which changes the speech. You can be more specific, more casual, and more emotional than you could in front of two hundred people, and there's no need for the formal toast structure.
Drop the formal scaffolding
No need to introduce yourself - everyone knows who you are. Skip the 'for those who don't know me' opening and go straight to the story or the sentiment.
Go deeper, not broader
A big-wedding toast keeps things general enough for strangers. Here you can tell the story that only makes sense to people who know the couple well, and name specific private things you admire.
Invite others to speak
With a tiny group, an open-floor round where anyone can say a few words often works better than one designated speech. If you're hosting, set that up gently.
Keep individual toasts short
Because more people may speak, keep each turn to a minute or two. A round of short, heartfelt toasts beats one long one.
Example (about 45 seconds)
'There are nine of us here, and every one of us has a version of these two being ridiculous together. Mine is the road trip where they argued about a playlist for four hours and then got engaged that night. That's the whole relationship: loud, stubborn, and completely certain. We love you both. To the two most sure people we know.'
Frequently Asked Questions
How are micro wedding speeches different?
Everyone present is close to the couple, so speeches can be more personal, specific, and casual, and you can skip the formal self-introduction and structure a big-wedding toast needs.
Should everyone give a speech at a small wedding?
It often works well - an open round of short, one-to-two-minute toasts suits a tiny guest list better than a single long speech.
How long should an elopement dinner toast be?
One to two minutes each if several people are speaking; up to three if it's just one toast.
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