Toasts

The host's welcome (any dinner)

Thank you all for being here. I've wanted to get [this group / these people] around one table for [a while / months], and I'm so glad it's finally happening. To good food, good company, and [the cook / the friend who brought the wine]. Cheers.

Friendsgiving

Some of us are far from family this year, and some of us just chose each other on purpose. Either way, this is my favorite table. To [one memory from this year], and to doing it again next year.

Birthday

I met [name] [when / where], and the first thing I noticed was [detail]. [One short story that shows who they are.] So here's to [name]: may this year be [wish]. Happy birthday.

Bridal shower

[Name], I've known you since [when], and I knew [partner] was the one when [specific moment]. You two [one thing they do well together]. To [name] and [partner], and a marriage full of [wish].

Baby shower

[Name(s)], this baby is lucky. They're getting [a quality of parent 1] and [a quality of parent 2], and a room full of people who are already in love with them. To the newest member of the family.

New Year's Eve

Before the countdown: this year had [a high / a hard part], and you all were there for it. Here's to [one word for next year]. Ten, nine …