Write a delivery-ready toast for [OCCASION] honoring [HONOREE OR HONOREES]. I am their [RELATIONSHIP], speaking to [AUDIENCE]. The time limit is [TIME LIMIT]. Use these true details and memories: [MEMORIES AND FACTS]. The tone should be [TONE]. Build a clear spoken arc: 1. Open with a direct welcome or purpose in one or two sentences. 2. Tell one central story with a concrete scene, not a list of traits.
3. Draw out one or two qualities the story demonstrates, without overstating them. 4. Connect those qualities to the occasion and, if appropriate, acknowledge important people in the room. 5. End with a short raise-your-glass line that clearly names what we are celebrating. Write 350–500 words for a four-minute toast unless my time limit requires less. Use short sentences, natural transitions, and words I can comfortably say aloud. Keep inside references brief enough that guests who do not know them can still follow. Do not invent memories, quotes, family details, milestones, or jokes. Do not use embarrassing stories, private conflict, references to former partners, or advice disguised as a tribute unless I explicitly included them. After the toast, provide a separate “Delivery notes” section with three notes on pauses, eye contact, and where to slow down. Before finalizing, check that the central story supports the ending and that the toast stays within the requested speaking time. Ask up to three clarifying questions only if a required input is missing.
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| Placeholder | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [OCCASION] | State the event, such as a wedding reception, retirement dinner, or milestone birthday. | wedding reception |
| [HONOREE OR HONOREES] | Enter the name or names of the people being celebrated. | Elena Ruiz and Marcus Bell |
| [RELATIONSHIP] | Describe your relationship to the honoree, such as sibling, colleague, or best friend. | Elena’s older brother |
| [AUDIENCE] | Describe who will be in the room and any important cultural or family context. | close family, college friends, and Marcus’s coworkers; English-speaking, relaxed dinner reception |
| [TIME LIMIT] | Enter the maximum time you have to speak. | three minutes |
| [MEMORIES AND FACTS] | Paste true anecdotes, qualities, milestones, and names that you are comfortable sharing. | Elena made Marcus a detailed neighborhood guide before his first visit to Philadelphia; they host Sunday dinners; Elena is thoughtful under pressure and Marcus makes everyone feel included. |
| [TONE] | State the desired feel, such as affectionate, lightly funny, formal, or reflective. | warm, lightly funny, and sincere |
How to use
- Write down one story that shows the honoree’s character before asking AI to draft.
- Give a real time limit; three minutes is roughly 375–450 spoken words depending on pacing.
- Read the toast aloud and cut any sentence that sounds unlike you or needs explanation.
- Follow up with: “Keep the same ending but make the story 80 words shorter and remove the reference to college.”
Variations
Wedding toast
Use this for a wedding reception.
Write a [TIME LIMIT] wedding toast for [COUPLE NAMES] from me, their [RELATIONSHIP]. Base it only on these true memories: [MEMORIES]. Include one story that shows how they care for each other, briefly welcome both families, and end with a direct toast to their marriage. The room includes [AUDIENCE]. Keep it warm and easy to say aloud. Do not invent a meeting story, private details, or inside jokes. Output the toast plus three delivery cues.
Retirement toast
Use this for a colleague leaving work.
Write a [TIME LIMIT] retirement toast for [NAME], who worked as [ROLE] at [ORGANIZATION]. Use these verified contributions and memories: [FACTS AND MEMORIES]. Address [AUDIENCE] in a [TONE] voice. Show the difference this person made without reciting their résumé or overstating results. End by wishing them well in [NEXT CHAPTER]. Output a 300–450 word toast and a separate list of facts I should verify before delivering it.
Short birthday toast
Use this for a casual birthday gathering.
Write a 90-second birthday toast for [NAME], who is turning [AGE]. I am their [RELATIONSHIP], and I want the tone to be [TONE]. Use only these true details: [MEMORIES]. Make one memory the center, add a simple wish for the year ahead, and finish with a one-sentence toast. Avoid embarrassing childhood stories, age jokes, and invented quotes. Output a title-free spoken script with natural pause marks.
Tips
- A toast works better with one memorable scene than with a long list of admirable qualities.
- At roughly 125–150 words per minute, a toast that looks short on the page can still run long when you pause for laughter or emotion.
- Name the people being celebrated near the opening and the close so guests never lose the thread.
- If a story could embarrass the honoree or requires several minutes of background, choose another one.
FAQ
How long should a toast be?
Most social-event toasts land well at two to four minutes. Keep it shorter when many people are speaking or the event has a tight program.
Can AI make a toast funny?
It can help with gentle humor drawn from a true moment you supply. Avoid asking it to invent jokes about people it does not know.
Should I memorize it?
Practice the opening, the central story, and the closing toast. Bring brief notes for the rest so you can speak naturally without losing key details.