Akeshi Akinseye Featured in Brides: Expert Tips on Wedding Toasts

Written By Akeshi Akinseye
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I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been featured in Brides magazine, where I had the opportunity to discuss one of the most memorable moments of any wedding celebration—the wedding toast. In this feature, I provide my expert insights on Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Toasts, from crafting the perfect speech to delivering it with style and grace.

As a wedding planner who has been fortunate enough to create unforgettable celebrations for couples worldwide, I know just how important a well-executed toast is. It’s a moment to honor the couple, share heartfelt stories, and offer wishes for their future together. I truly believe that a thoughtful, personal toast can elevate the entire celebration.

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In the article, I dive into key tips, such as:

  • Finding the right balance between sincerity and humor to make the toast memorable without overshadowing the couple.

  • Keeping it concise—why a wedding toast should be between 3-5 minutes for maximum impact.

  • Avoiding common mistakes, like inside jokes that can alienate guests or letting the toast drag on too long.

  • How many toasts are too many—limiting the speakers to keep the celebration flowing smoothly.

This was such a wonderful opportunity to share my thoughts with the Brides audience, and I’m excited to help more couples create these meaningful moments at their weddings.

Check out the full feature in Brides magazine and get all my tips for creating the perfect wedding toast here.

Akeshi Akinseye featured in Brides sharing wedding toast tips

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Planning a wedding toast and looking for expert advice? At Kesh Events, we specialize in crafting sophisticated, bespoke celebrations that reflect your unique story. Contact us today to start planning your perfect day, from heartfelt toasts to unforgettable moments. Visit us at Kesh Events.

Akeshi Akinseye

Akeshi Akinseye is the founder and CEO of Kesh Events and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations.

She is widely regarded as One of the best Wedding planners in America by Brides, Top 5 wedding vendors in the world by WEDLUXE, top wedding planner in Chicago by PartySlate and more. 

Her insights and work have been featured in national publications like Brides, PartySlate, Modern Luxury Weddings, Inside Weddings, Yahoo, ESPN, New York Times etc and she appears regularly in media outlets like ABC, The Tribune and more.

She is the author of the best-selling book, “The Art of Floral And Event Design” and founder and editor of celebrations and lifestyle magazine, The Art of Celebrating. Her creativity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every single event making her the best at what she does. Akeshi honors the individual styles of her clients and she continually strives to make every experience one to remember.

http://www.akeshiakinseye.com
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