When you are actually making the speech in front of all your friends and family members in honor of yourself and the one you love (or in honor of your parents or friends if you are a child or friend of the couple), a good ice breaker that will allow you to speak with ease is to tell some 50th wedding anniversary jokes. For example, one-liner quotes are always great to dazzle the audience and the guests with your wit and wisdom.

An example of a great one-liner joke that can be made by anyone at the anniversary party is by Helen Rowland: "In olden times sacrifices were made at the altar -- a practice which is still continued." That is one of the best 50th wedding anniversary quotes that is sure to grab people's attentions and elicit some laughs.

Of course, you don't want to go overboard with the 50th wedding anniversary jokes, especially if you're the groom that's supposed to be making a speech or toast at this time. In other words, use the 50th wedding anniversary jokes as a successful opener, but then dive into what you really want to say about your marriage and why you've loved your spouse for fifty glorious years!