Speeches for the Groom and Others Don't Need to Worry You
The Wedding Reception, which was originally called the Wedding Breakfast, was traditionally a way to celebrate the marriage and the joining of the two families.
The usual format for a wedding reception is a greeting with drinks for everyone on arrival, then a meal, several speeches, and the cutting of the cake. There may then be a less-formal celebration such as a dance or disco.
But wait a second!
What did I mean by "several speeches"? Who makes a speech? What should you say?
And what order should the speeches be in?
Speeches - Groom, Best Man, Father of the Bride - they are all expected to make them. Giving a speech is high on many peoples' "must avoid" lists, but because the speeches are such a central part of the wedding reception you have to make sure you get it right!
Help is at hand!
The usual format for a wedding reception is a greeting with drinks for everyone on arrival, then a meal, several speeches, and the cutting of the cake. There may then be a less-formal celebration such as a dance or disco.
But wait a second!
What did I mean by "several speeches"? Who makes a speech? What should you say?
And what order should the speeches be in?
Speeches - Groom, Best Man, Father of the Bride - they are all expected to make them. Giving a speech is high on many peoples' "must avoid" lists, but because the speeches are such a central part of the wedding reception you have to make sure you get it right!
Help is at hand!
The Place for Tradition
The first important point to make here is that the order of speeches at a wedding reception is tradition, and not the law!Use the order I describe in this lens as guidance for what often happens, but you do not have to stick to it.
What you do have to do is decide well in advance who is going to make a speech, and in what order they are going to be on the day.
And make sure everyone involved knows what that order is!
Father Of The Bride's Wedding Speech
The Father of the Bride is normally the first to speak — but if the father of the bride is not at the wedding, this speech is normally given by the person who escorted the bride down the aisle.
In his speech the Father of the Bride will thank the guests for attending, and thank anyone who contributed financially to the wedding.
He should also compliment his daughter on how she looks on this her special day, congratulate her on her choice of husband, and welcome his new son-in-law to the family.
He should normally finish his speech with a toast to the bride and groom.
In his speech the Father of the Bride will thank the guests for attending, and thank anyone who contributed financially to the wedding.
He should also compliment his daughter on how she looks on this her special day, congratulate her on her choice of husband, and welcome his new son-in-law to the family.
He should normally finish his speech with a toast to the bride and groom.
Groom's Wedding Speech
The groom responds to the Father of the Bride's speech on behalf of his new wife and himself.He will thank the bride's father for his toast.
He will then thank the guests for coming (making special mention of those who have travelled far) and for their wedding gifts, and he will thank both sets of parents.
He should make sure he compliments his bride, thanks his best man, and then he thanks and toasts the bridesmaids.
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Best Man's Speech
The best man will then respond to the Groom's speech.
He will thank the groom for his toast to the bridesmaids.
In his speech the best man should also congratulate the bride and groom, and read any messages (cards, letters, telegrams) from those unable to attend the wedding.
His speech finishes with a toast to the bride and groom.
He will thank the groom for his toast to the bridesmaids.
In his speech the best man should also congratulate the bride and groom, and read any messages (cards, letters, telegrams) from those unable to attend the wedding.
His speech finishes with a toast to the bride and groom.
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Other Speeches
Usually the wedding reception speeches finish with that of the best man. Sometimes, however, other members of the bridal party may wish to make a speech; if this is the case, their speeches should follow the best man's speech.If the bride wants to make a speech, she will normally follow the best man, and she will thank the guests for coming, thank her parents and bridesmaids, compliment her groom, and she will propose a toast (to whom would be a matter of the bride's own choice).
The chief bridesmaid can then respond to the bride's toast and thank the bride, compliment the ushers and propose her own a toast (again, to whom would be up to them).
Any other speakers would follow these.
If the bride is not making a speech, then any other speeches, for example the Father of the Groom, follows the best man's speech.
Each speech should finish with a toast and be responded to by the following speaker.
Finally, if there are further speeches after the best man's then it is usual for the final response to be made in a short speech from the Chief Bridesmaid, concluding with a toast to the bride and groom.
Final Tips
Here are some final tips to make sure the toasts go smoothly:- Make sure everyone has a drink before starting the speeches
- When making your speech, make eye contact with the bride and groom
- Relax and stand still — don't sway or make any other movements that distract from your speech
- Make your speaking slow and deliberate — much more so than your normal speaking speed
- Prepare your speech well in advance, and use notes — but don't spend your whole time looking down at pieces of paper during your speech
So: follow these tips, practice until you feel comfortable, and your speech will be a fantastic success! Good luck!
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