Some Wonderful, Classic Toasts

This Irish Blessing:

"May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sunshine warm upon your face.

And rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the hollow of His Hand."

This Chinese Blessing:

Ten thousand things bright

Ten thousand miles, no dust

Water and sky one color

Houses shining along your road.

This Armenian Blessing:

May you grow old on one pillow.

This Traditional Toast:

Here's to the bride and groom!

May you have a happy honeymoon,

May you lead a happy life,

May you have a bunch of money soon,

And live life without all strife.

This Old English Blessing:

May your joys be as sweet as spring flowers that grow.

As bright as a fire when winter winds blow.

As countless as leaves that float down in the fall,

As serene as the love that keeps watch over us all.

This Old Hebrew Blessing:

The Lord bless you and keep you!

The Lord let His face shine upon you,

And be gracious to you!

The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace! ~Numbers 6:24-26

This Toast from Shakespeare:

God, the best maker of all marriages,

Combine your hearts in one. ~King Henry V, Act V

Funny Toast Examples

"Here's to the bride-may she share everything with her husband…and that includes the housework."

"Here's to the groom, a man who kept his head even when he lost his heart."

"(Groom), take (Bride)'s hand and place your hand over hers. Now, remember this moment and cherish it…because this will be the last time you'll ever have the upper hand!"

A Few More

"But rich or poor, quick or slow,

May you know nothing but happiness

From this day forward."

"May the future hold your happiness. May the future hold your health. May your heart hold your love, and may your arms hold your babies, yet to come. Here's to your future happiness together."