WEDDING SPEECHES AND TOASTS

TOASTS AND SPEECHES

Who should give a speech and when? What should they say? Speeches normally occur toward the end of the meal or during the meal. You may have many or few. The main thing is that the special guests are thanked and the bridal couple is wished well for the future. The traditional order of speakers is:Welcome speechGraceFirst courseMain course & dessertIntroduction of the bride and groom with toastGroom responds & proposes toast to the bridesmaids. Thank everyone who hascontributed to the wedding day. Thank the brideBride’s speech. It’s ok to repeat what the groom said. You may choose to speaktogether as a coupleBest man responds on behalf of the bride and groom to highlight the receptionToast to bride’s parents by a relative or close friendFather of the bride responds. Toast to bride and groomToast to groom’s parents by a relative or close friendGroom’s father respondsIf Auntie Pauline is dying to say something, forget the tradition and personalize your wedding. Likewise, if dad gets butterflies in his stomach when speaking in public, spare him the stress. As long as special guests are thanked and the newlyweds are wished the best, speeches and toasts are simply added to liven up the atmosphere.Do you need a master of ceremonies? The MC is an important person for tying everything together so that the day runs smoothly. Your wedding coordinator will work closely with the MC to keep everything according to the timeline. Choose someone who has a great sense of humor, close friend or hire a professional MC.Sound and lighting are important aspects. You may have music monitored to go with each introduction and lighting dimmed to the perfect ambiance. The music can create a “drum roll” or represent the one who will be introduced next.