Adult Birthday Toasts

Giving a birthday toast for a friend or a loved one is a work of art. You want to be thoughtful, loving and witty at the same time. The goal is to make the honored birthday person feel special but at the same time give all of the party guests a chuckle at something clever you said.

The key to a great adult birthday toast is to keep it short and sweet.

This is not the time to go on a 10 minute monologue about why you adore the honored birthday guest. Guests want to hear something nice and quickly take a sip of their drink!

We've gathered some great toasts you can use if you are planning on saying a few words at a birthday party soon. Pick one that suits the person the best and cue the end of the toast by raising your glass and saying "Cheers!".

Remember to stand by the guest of honor and say your toast with a big smile on your face. Your happiness will rub off on the rest of the crowd.

If you'd like to have a clever, pithy toast prepared for the birthday boy or girl, our list of the Best Birthday Toasts is just what you're looking for.