Bridal toasts are an important part of every wedding reception and when those speaking plan accordingly, their prose can have a lasting impact.  It is suggested that a toast does not run too long as it can put a drag on the evening.  A good toast is based on quality, not longevity.  It is suggested that anyone who takes the mic cap their speech to a max of two minutes and withhold longer narratives for a different setting,  perhaps during the rehearsal dinner.