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Speeches

Customarily, the best man acts as toastmaster and prepares a list of the order in which each person will make a toast.

Microphones: If the reception is in a large area you may require a microphone so all guests can hear the speeches. Check with your hired musicians or DJ for the use of their microphone. Make sure you find out when it will be available, and test the sound beforehand.

Make sure the person speaking is in a location where all guest can see them.

Suggested order of Toasting:

Rehearsal Dinner:

The best man toasts the bride
The bride toasts the groom
The groom toasts the bride's mother
The bride's father may toast the groom's parents


During the Reception:

The best man toasts the bride and groom
The groom toasts the bride and her family
The two fathers toast the bride and groom
The bride and groom toast each other


Tips:

Don't be long-winded.
Stand to give a toast, and remain seated to receive one.
Prepare beforehand so you know what you are going to say.
Mention the people you are toasting by name, your relationship to them, and a note about this celebrated event.
Speak slowly and loudly enough so all guests can hear.
Avoid consuming alcohol before your toast.
It's good fun to end the toast with a hearty finale like, "Cheers!"

 

Squidoo: Wedding Speeches and Toasts ¤ Free Wedding Speeches Updated : Sat, 17 May 2008 00:42:44 -0600 Wedding Speeches and Toasts ¤ Free Wedding Speeches updated Mon Apr 7 2008 8:15 am CDT Although no one knows for sure, toasts are believed to have originated from the habit of poisoning one's enemy by slipping the poison into their glass of wine. Much to the relief of guests everywhere, honorable hosts started pouring from a common pitcher and sipping the wine first - proving it was not poisoned - before offering a toast to the health and happiness of their guests. Eventually this evolved into today's wedding toasts that offer congratulations and best wishes to the Bride and Groom. There are typically four people who will speak at a wedding. The father of the bride, the best man, the groom and the maid of honor. Of course other people are free to speak as well, but typically these are the main four speakers of the wedding. It is not uncommon for the father of the groom to speak and even bridesmaids. Father of the Bride Toasts The father of the bride usually speaks first. His job is usually to perform a toast or say a small speech and welcome his new son in law into the family permanently. He will usually offer the bride and groom happiness and health and will then thank and welcome the guests for coming. He will also say a few words to the family of the bride. Learn more about Father of the Bride Toast. Groom's Toasts The groom usually speaks next and he replies on behalf of himself and the bride. This is the opportunity usually to thank the brides parents and relatives. He will also thank his family for all the support they have given him over the years till this point. It's usually a very touching moment between son and family. At this time he will usually thank all the guests for coming, maybe individually singling out a few people and thanking every one for their gifts and presents. Learn more about Groom's Toast. Best Man's Toasts The best man will usually speak next and give a funny and heartfelt speech on his experiences with the groom. The best man speech is usually the highlight of the speeches so far and will set the tone for the rest of the wedding reception. He will also tell the bride and groom how lucky they are to have found each other and that he wishes them all the best. He will also thank both parties families and guests for coming and making it such a memorable event. Learn more about Best Man's Toast. Maid of Honor Toasts The maid of honor if she is going to speak will speak now after the best man has made his speech. By this time every one is getting a little sick of speeches so the maid of honor speech is usually short and to the point. She will talk about how she met the bride, how they became close and a few funny incidents along the way. She will also wish the bride and groom all the best for their future ahead of them. Read more about Maid of Honor Toast. Learn the Difference Between a Wedding Toast and a Wedding Speech Publ.Date : Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:15:54 -0600 Datafeeds For Blogs Amazon Associate Feed