Akeshi Akinseye Featured in Brides: Expert Tips on Wedding Toasts

Oct 8

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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 — *Akeshi Akinseye - Luxury Wedding Planner/Designer | Photography by Candice Sims*

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.

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Akeshi Akinseye

Founder & CEO of Kesh Events | Event Planner, Designer, Author & Hospitality Expert

Akeshi Akinseye is the founder and CEO of Kesh Events, a Chicago-based event planning, design and production company creating high-end weddings, destination celebrations, private events and brand experiences worldwide.

With more than 15 years of experience, her work centers on thoughtful hospitality, guest experience, cultural intelligence and the planning, design and production of highly considered celebrations.

Akeshi is also the author of The Art of Celebrating, a book about meaningful gatherings, thoughtful design and creating more intentional moments around the table and at home.

Her work and perspective on weddings, celebrations, design and hospitality have been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Brides, People and other leading publications.

https://akeshiakinseye.com