What the Doorbell Barbers Toast Looks Like (And 5 Examples You’ll Want to Steal)

At Doorbell Barbers, we believe the wedding day isn’t just about fresh cuts and hot towel shaves — it’s about creating a moment. One of our favorite traditions during every groomsmen session is the Doorbell Barbers Toast — a short, heartfelt, and slightly badass send-off to the groom and his crew before the ceremony begins.

It’s not a best man speech.
It’s not a roast.
It’s a pause. A moment to honor the bonds between the groom and his closest friends — while everyone looks their absolute best.

🥃 What Makes the Doorbell Barbers Toast Special?

• Delivered after all grooming is done (yes, photo-ready)

• Everyone is gathered, suited up, and usually holding a bourbon or whiskey tumbler

• We include cigars, music, and even a custom cigar box for the groom to sign

• It’s short, powerful, and custom to the vibe of the crew

• Ends with a unified “To the groom!” and a solid clink of glasses

5 Doorbell Barbers Toast Examples You Can Use

1. Jimmy & Sara (2025 Couple)

Gents… if you’ve got your Michter’s poured, raise it—but don’t drink yet.
We’re here in this quiet moment, just the groom and his brothers-in-arms, the way it’s supposed to be before a man steps into one of the biggest days of his life.

Today we toast a love story that didn’t just start early… it started before either of them could walk, talk, or form a single memory.

Jimmy and Sara weren’t just childhood friends—they were roommates as babies, two tiny humans sharing space long before they even knew what destiny meant.

Fast forward to first grade, when the universe—or, more accurately, their parents—pulled off the first reunion of their lives, bringing them back together in North Arlington, New Jersey.

From there?
Elementary school.
Middle school.
High school.
And senior prom—where Jimmy brought his forever crush without even knowing he’d someday get to call her his wife.

Twelve years of history, friendship, growing up side-by-side, and never once losing that connection. Some people spend a lifetime searching for their person—Jimmy already knew who she was before he even knew how to tie his shoes.

And then, years later, in Tuscany—because of course Tuscany—Jimmy proposed to the girl he’d had a lifelong crush on. Not just a picture-perfect moment… but the culmination of a story most people only get to watch in movies.

Gents, this is what it looks like when love isn’t coincidence.
It’s consistency.
It’s timing.
It’s two people being pulled back to each other again and again, across decades, across phases of life, across everything.

Jimmy—today you’re not just marrying your best friend.
You’re marrying the girl you literally started life with. The one whose story runs parallel to yours from the very beginning.

That’s rare.
That’s real.
And that’s worth raising a damn good bourbon to.

So, gents—now raise your Michter’s high.

Here’s to Jimmy…
Here’s to Sara…
Here’s to lifelong crushes that turn into lifelong commitments…
And here’s to a love story that began in a crib and ends nowhere—because this is only the next chapter.

Cheers, boys. 🥃

2. Alex & Eleanor (2025 Couple)

GROOMSMEN TOAST — LORD OF THE RINGS STYLE (FOR ALEX ONLY)

Gents… gather close.
We’re about to raise a glass—not just to a groom—but to a man embarking on the greatest quest since Frodo left the Shire without a proper barber.

Alex… today, your Fellowship stands with you. A mighty band of brothers… armed with razors, towels, bourbon, and whatever courage we can scrape together before the ceremony.

Now, most of you know Alex’s journey began with the ancient texts of Lord of the Rings and the sacred teachings of LEGO Star Wars. That’s how he and Eleanor first bonded—two young adventurers discovering that love can indeed start with deep discussions about hobbits and plastic lightsabers.

And through long distance, pandemics, Boston winters, and enough board-game nights to qualify as side quests, Alex and Eleanor built a love story that could make even Tolkien put down his pipe and say, “Alright, that’s pretty good.”

Now—before Alex leaves this room and heads off to be wed—we mark this moment like true travelers of Middle-earth…
with fine grooming, a clean shave worthy of the Elves,
and a pour of Maker’s Mark straight from the very distillery he journeyed to like a pilgrim seeking enchanted bourbon.

Because every hero needs a proper send-off:
A sharp beard, a warm towel, and a cigar with enough smoke to make Gandalf proud.

Alex—fellow alumnus of Northeastern and Marymount Manhattan (thanks to the great college merger of our age)—
today you step into the next chapter: husband, partner, protector, and forever Player One in this grand adventure with Eleanor.

So gents, raise your glasses.

To Alex—
May your marriage be true as mithril,
your days filled with joy worthy of the Shire,
your nights peaceful as Rivendell,
and may your love story always outrun the shadow of Mordor…
even if it means rolling a natural 20 when it counts.

Cheers, brother. 🥃

3. Chris & Jen (2025 Couple)

“Gents, let’s raise a glass.

Today, it’s all about Christopher. A man who shows up for his people, who carries himself with style, and who now takes a step into one of life’s greatest adventures.

Marriage is a journey — it’s about patience, loyalty, and keeping a good sense of humor along the way. Christopher, may you always lead with strength, protect with heart, and love with everything you’ve got.

So here’s to good grooming, good company, and the kind of friendships that last a lifetime. And as we close out this moment, we’ll do it the right way — with a pour of Don Julio 1942 and a toast worthy of the occasion.

To Christopher — cheers, gents!”

4. Joe & Madison (2025 Couple)

Groomsmen Toast

“Gentlemen, let’s raise our glasses. Today we celebrate Joe and Madison — their love, their journey, and the commitment they make in just a short while.

May their marriage be filled with joy, laughter, and lasting friendship. May they find strength in each other through every season of life, and may their love grow richer with each passing year.

To good health, to true happiness, and to Joe and Madison — cheers!”

5. Steve & Michelle (2025 Couple)

“Gentlemen, let us raise a glass and give a toast to the groom and his esteemed best men. Today, as your doorbell barber, it has been my honor to provide you all with the ultimate grooming experience – hot towel shaves, stylish haircuts, sips of robust bourbon, and puffs of fine cigars.

To the groom, may your marriage be as smooth as the hot towel shave I just gave you. May your love for each other continue to grow stronger with each passing year, and may you always have someone to keep your hair looking sharp.

To the best men, thank you for being a part of this special day and for being the groom's closest confidants. May your friendship last a lifetime, and may you always have a bourbon and cigar to enjoy together.

And to the families of the bride and groom, thank you for raising such remarkable young men and for supporting them on this journey. May your love and support always be a constant in their lives.

Gentlemen, let us make this a day to remember, a wedding to be envied, and a toast to be repeated for years to come. Here's to the groom, the best men, and to love and friendship that will endure forever!"

🕯️ The Toast is a Moment of Pause

Right before the chaos, the nerves, and the aisle walk — the toast reminds the groom he’s not alone. That he's surrounded by real ones. That he's ready.

At Doorbell Barbers, we don’t just deliver sharp looks — we deliver moments.

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