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Just Said Yes September 2013

Divorced parents: who should give a speech?

Another, on September 23, 2013 at 4:07 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

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My parents are divorced, but not in a pleasant way. For the reception, I think it would be superfluous for both to speak. My father paid for a large part of the wedding but is apathetic about speaking. My mother was not able to help much financially with the wedding but really wants to speak. Does anyone have any suggestions on who I should have speak?

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Latest activity by Amy A., on September 23, 2013 at 1:45 PM

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SA Bride! · on September 23, 2013 at 5:09 AM
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Let them both speak if they want to. But only IF... we went to a wedding where the father of the bride was supposed to give a speech but you could barely hear him and after a few words the brother of the bride finished the speech.
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T. · on September 23, 2013 at 9:57 AM
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My parents are divorced as well, and are not on good terms. IMO, doesn't matter who contributed and how much. If they love you, and want to say something about it, they should be allowed to do so.

They will both be speaking.
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Master November 2013
We'llAlwaysHaveParis · on September 23, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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NEITHER

I do not like speeches at weddings. A toast by the best man is sufficient.
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VIP October 2013
Belais · on September 23, 2013 at 10:24 AM
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Neither of my parents are giving a speech (they're divorced as well). The BM is the only one will be giving a speech.
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Gamecock Mrs. · on September 23, 2013 at 10:25 AM
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Piggyback from Paris. Neither...but no toast either. A simple thank you from the bride and groom will work fine! I am not giving anyone the microphone that evening!
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Zoe · on September 23, 2013 at 1:42 PM
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I'd vote for both, since both have expressed an interest. Yes, speeches are boring (I couldn't agree more!) but now that the issue has come up, if you say, "No speeches!" or "Only the best man and Maid of Honor" then there will be hurt feelings. Who needs it?
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