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Jenna
Just Said Yes April 2022

Bride Toasts

Jenna, on May 17, 2020 at 9:34 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 29

Hi there I'm Jenna! I was curious if it's rude if the bride doesn't make a toast or speak on a microphone in general? I understand it would be nice for me to thank everyone for coming, but I have the absolute worst stage fright and always have. I intend on giving a warm thank you to everyone...

Hi there Smiley smile I'm Jenna!

I was curious if it's rude if the bride doesn't make a toast or speak on a microphone in general? I understand it would be nice for me to thank everyone for coming, but I have the absolute worst stage fright and always have. I intend on giving a warm thank you to everyone individually. This is just an anxiety I prefer to not experience my wedding week/day.


29 Comments

  • Courtney
    Super September 2019
    Courtney ·
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    You and your FS should do what you’re comfortable with. Some couples chose to have a speech, some thank everyone individually, some do both (we had a short speech and went to the tables during dinner). Don’t feel like you need to do something way out of your comfort zone on your wedding day.
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  • Emily
    Super August 2020
    Emily ·
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    I’ve never been to a wedding with the groom/bride doing a toast so I’d say no not weird, you’re good!
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  • J
    Beginner October 2020
    Jamie ·
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    I am the same way. I think I’ll be even more frightened the day of.
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  • Renee
    Super June 2020
    Renee ·
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    All of the weddings I have been to, the groom spoke on behalf of the couple. A dissertation isn’t needed but a personal appreciation of the day to all that helped, is at the very least thoughtful.
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  • Anna
    VIP October 2020
    Anna ·
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    I prefer to speak to my guests individually. I may decide to thank everyone at the end, but not sure on it. Not really planning any speeches from anyone.
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  • Kristina
    Dedicated July 2020
    Kristina ·
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    At my friends little sisters wedding, she spoke and thanked everyone for coming. You don’t have to but some people do.
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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    You certainly don’t have to. You could have your husband make a toast on both your behalves, if you want? But even that is not necessary.


    My husband and I each said a couple sentences because we wanted to, but you don’t have to if you don’t want.
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  • Kelli
    Just Said Yes June 2021
    Kelli ·
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    I personally don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. I think the only one who should be making toast are the Maid of Honor/Best Man and then anyone else who wants to wish you and the groom well on your new beginning of marriage.
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  • J
    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    It's not rude and many couples don't give toasts. You can thank them individually for coming when you make rounds after the ceremony but a toast is not required nor is it rude to skip them.
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