New Year’s Toast: 15 Ideas, Plus Etiquette Tips

Ringing in the New Year is a perfect time to reflect on days past and look forward to days ahead. What better way to mark the occasion than with a special celebration and meaningful toast?

Whether celebrating at home or out on the town, coming up with toasts for New Year’s Eve can be intimidating. But not to worry. This list of New Year’s toast ideas (ranging from funny to inspirational) has you covered. So get ready to pop open the bubbly and raise your glass with a toast your guests are sure to remember.

7 New Year’s Toast Ideas to Share with Friends and Family

The last few days of the year tick by and suddenly, the new year is at your doorstep. In the days leading up to the big countdown, your to-do list is long — and making a New Year’s toast is right at the top of the list. 

With these ideas and New Year wishes, you’ll ring in a very happy New Year. 

1. There’s a bright new year ahead; I just know it. So let’s leave the old year in the past and make the coming year the best one yet. Cheers to a year filled with our loved ones, memorable moments, and big accomplishments.
2. There’s something magical about the clink of glasses and a moment shared with friends. I hope that magic stretches through the new year and in all of your ventures.
3. The season of good cheer isn’t ending — we can keep it going all year long! Let’s make the most of the new year and all the opportunities it offers. I wish you all much love, success, happiness, and fun. 
4. Tonight, we bid a fond farewell to the old year. Just around the corner, a new year of opportunity awaits. Let’s make the most of it with those who matter most. Raise your wine glasses and let’s welcome a new year!
5. Friends and family, we know this moment is not just about New Year’s Day — it’s about every day from here on out. Let’s raise our champagne glasses and remember that every day, every minute, every second is a blessing and part of our wonderful journey together! 
6. I might not know the words to “Auld Lang Syne,” but I’m blessed beyond measure to have friends and family like you. Let’s drink a cup of kindness to the best New Year yet!
7. I’m setting a few New Year’s resolutions for the coming year and I hope to celebrate the little wins along the journey. If not, at least we can have a good laugh … or cry! Here’s hoping we all have a wonderful new year and don’t take things too seriously. 

8 New Year’s Quotes for Your New Year’s Toast

Whether you want to give your personal toast a little extra oomph or simply prefer to share a special message that has withstood the test of time, consider sharing a famous quote to usher in the New Year. 

From inspirational New Year toasts to fun sayings, here are some New Year’s quotes to include in your speech:

1. “May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.” — Irish blessing
2. “Stir the eggnog, lift the toddy, Happy New Year, everybody.” —Phyllis McGinley
3. “Take everything in moderation, including moderation.” —Oscar Wilde
4. “For last year‘s words belong to last year‘s language, and next year‘s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” — T.S. Eliot
5. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis
6. “May you live to be 100 and may the last voice you hear be mine.” — Frank Sinatra
7. “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” — Benjamin Franklin
8. “May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.” — Irish blessing

Tips for Making a Memorable New Year’s Eve Toast

When it comes to giving a New Year’s Eve toast, speaking from the heart is a surefire way to make it memorable. But it’s also important to consider the crowd, the venue, and the event. After all, you wouldn’t want to have a faux pas on stage in front of a group of colleagues. Here are some tips and etiquette advice for making a New Year’s Eve toast.

Keep It Short and Simple

If you’ve been to a New Year’s Eve party, you know that it’s glorious chaos once the countdown begins and the clock strikes midnight. If you’re giving a toast just before the hour, keep it short and succinct. If your party features more than one toast — at a fundraiser or gala, for example — make sure the host gives the first toast or the last toast to conform with toasting etiquette.

Address Your Audience

Most toasting mistakes happen when the person doesn’t understand their audience. Feel free to make silly jokes if you’re in a room full of your closest friends or family. On the other hand, professional settings require a higher degree of formality. When writing your toast, think about who will be attending and keep your toast audience-appropriate.

Have Fun!

It’s always easy to tell when someone is uncomfortable. Ultimately, your toast will make a more positive impression if you deliver it confidently. Practice the champagne toast a few times at home or in front of a close friend. Memorize your lines and remember to have fun — it’s the New Year, after all!

New Year’s Party Invitations to Get Guests Ready for a Magical Toast

Ready to share your NYE-toasting skills? Before you do, here are some of our favorite NYE invitations you can use to invite guests and set the tone for your NYE celebration.

Foiled New Year’s Invitation

Design: Tennie & Co.

Grab a disco ball, set up your champagne bar, and finish hanging the NYE decorations — it’s time to ring in the New Year! This gold foil invite features bursting fireworks and elegant text for a fun and sophisticated evening to bid adieu to the old year.

Pop Fizz Contrast Invitation

Design: Signature Greenvelope

Pop! Fizz! Kaboom! The sounds of a New Year’s Eve party fill this festive invitation and set the scene for a lively celebration. Choose from five artist-curated color palettes or dream up your own for a memorable event.

Big Bold Year Invitation

Design: Carmia Jordaan

Ready to be bold and bright this coming year? Celebrate in style with this modern invitation featuring the year in bold block text and several vibrant color patterns to choose from.

Make It Memorable with a New Year’s Eve Toast

From inspirational and sentimental to funny and lively, these New Year’s toast ideas are sure to help you ring in the New Year right. 

When it comes to party planning, turn to Greenvelope for digital invitations that you can customize from the comfort of your keyboard. Start by browsing our collection of New Year’s Invitations and New Year’s greeting cards. You can then personalize any design with your message, photos, and stamp, and instantly send it to everyone on your guest list via email or text. Here’s to a very happy New Year!