*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Responsibility for toasting the bride and groom at their reception typically falls not only on the shoulders of the bride’s ...

In a palatial venue in Miami some years ago, surrounded by lush palms and creeping vines, I sat down to watch the father of the bride deliver his toast. It began uneventfully, with the usual welcomes ...