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Keep or Cancel: Reception Speeches?

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Lynnie, on July 16, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Reception toasts from your father, maid of honor, and best man can be incredibly moving and bring everyone to happy tears! 😭 That is, when the speeches are done well! On the other hand, they can also be awkward, embarrassing, and totally cringe-worthy when done poorly. What's your vote? Should we...

What's your vote? Should we put everyone out of their misery and cancel reception speeches? Or keep this personal and emotional toast tradition?

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Master October 2019
Laura · on July 18, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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Same here! and what anyone else may have to say too
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Beginner October 2020
Erin · on July 18, 2019 at 1:05 PM
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Keep. This day is about you so let the people who are closest to you share with you!
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Dedicated May 2021
Just Us Two · on July 18, 2019 at 1:05 PM
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Cancel! Ain't nobody got time for that. Let's party! Lol
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Super August 2019
Samantha · on July 18, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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Keeping it sort of.. We’re going to give a thank you and welcome speech. And give our parents and bridal party a chance to say something if they want but aren’t requiring it.
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Devoted July 2020
Ali · on July 18, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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Meh probably skip em
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Savvy February 2022
Angel · on July 18, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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Keep. It’s a nice moment to reminisce, tear up and laugh. I always love hearing what people have to say about the bride and groom.
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Dedicated October 2020
Shilo · on July 18, 2019 at 1:38 PM
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Honestly doesn't matter to me. Keep or cancel. It's totally up to them.
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Devoted October 2020
Alli · on July 18, 2019 at 1:49 PM
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Cancel! Unless someone has something spur of the moment, I don't feel it necessary.
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Dedicated September 2024
· on July 18, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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Keeping this one. All of the groomsmen and bridesmaids will be asked if they want to give a speech a few weeks before the wedding. We trust our friends and we think that the speeches will be heartfelt and funny.
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Devoted October 2019
Rachel · on July 18, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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Uncertain at this time, we float back and forth on what we want to do for this matter.
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Just Said Yes September 2019
Dani · on July 18, 2019 at 2:50 PM
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Keep, but they're going to give them during dinner while everyone is eating so we keep things moving along.
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Expert September 2019
Elizabeth · on July 18, 2019 at 2:59 PM
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Keep if they'd like to give a speech, we're flexible either way.
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Savvy October 2020
Antonia · on July 18, 2019 at 3:09 PM
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Keep, we chose our MOH and best man for a reason so let them speak too
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Dedicated April 2021
Tracie · on July 18, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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Keeping. My dad is a phenomenal public speaker/toast giver, and I'm not missing out on that. Not sure who else we will ask to speak, as we're from different countries and not sure yet who will be attending from his side.
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Dedicated June 2020
Kellie · on July 18, 2019 at 3:29 PM
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Cancel. It’s not my cup of tea
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Savvy June 2020
Diana · on July 18, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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Keep! I think these are sweet when done well, and I think my family (and my soon-to-be family) will do a good job.
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Dedicated November 2020
Kelisa · on July 18, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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Keep! I want to hear how hilarious the stories will be.
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Dedicated March 2023
Sweetness · on July 18, 2019 at 4:28 PM
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Cancel. People can say sweet or funny things to you directly. They don't need to share them with a room full of people.
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Dedicated October 2019
Tiffany · on July 18, 2019 at 4:54 PM
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Depends. If they want to fine but Im not forcing anyone to get up in front of 60+ people and public speak. Id wet my pants if it was me.
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Dedicated October 2020
Sara · on July 18, 2019 at 4:57 PM
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Absolute keep! I would love to hear what they have to say! It is actually one the things I am most excited for lol
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