Italian Wedding Toasts

Below are traditional Italian wedding toasts and blessings to use when writing a wedding toast.

An Italian wedding reception is a joyous and boisterous celebration.

TRADITIONS

Italian weddings are steeped in tradition and symbolism. From throwing candy covered almonds at the bride and groom for good luck and fertility to releasing doves into the air to represent love and happiness.

Even before the reception dinner begins the best man will serve sweet liquor and strong drinks to the guests. This tradition allows the guests a chance to begin toasting the newly married couple.

During the reception, anytime there is a lull in the wedding celebrations, someone will shout out many of these Italian phrases to get the festivities going again.

ITALIAN PHRASES

• Viva L'amor! - The English translation is "Long live love!"
• L'amore e per sempre or L'amore e eterna - The English translation is "Love is Forever!"
• Amore e gelosia nacquero insieme - The English translation is "Without jealousy there is no love."
• Per cent'anni! - The English translation is "For one hundred years!" This Italian wedding blessing is often shouted by the guests to salute the happy couple prior to the reception dinner.
• Evviva Gli Sposi - The English translation is "Long live the newlyweds!" or "Hurray to the newlyweds!". This Italian toast is often shouted out whenever there may be a lull in the festivities.
• Un Bacio Per La Sposa - The English translation is "Kiss for the bride". When this Italian toast is shouted, the bride and groom must stand and show their affections for each other in front of all the guests.
• Auguri e figli maschi! - The English translation is "Congratulations and may you have male children!"

Hopefully, these toasts and sayings will give you some ideas to help in your speech writing.

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