Toasts From Around The World

It would be great to incorporate a toast from your (or your huaband-to-be’s) families’ country of origin in your wedding toast. Absolut’s website has an article on ways to toast around the world. (You have to be 21 to read the article)

Cheers! Skål! Kampai! If you travel a lot, you know that often the first word or phrase one learns in a foreign language is the one you say when you raise a drinking glass. It’s not surprising. When we travel we meet people, make friends, celebrate and share in the local customs. Lifting a glass among new friends met abroad is a moment full of possibilities, a real chance to spread goodwill and contribute to the fun.

All the more reason to know something about the art of the toast. The tradition of saluting when drinking is very long. and has roots in religious rituals. In many languages, the toast is to ensure the good health of your drinking partner. For instance in French: À votre santé, or just santé, means “To your health.” It is the same with the Spanish “Salud!” or the Gaelic “Slainte!”

Via Cheers - Absolut Drinks