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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

Reception Toasts - Do or Ditch?

Lynnie, on February 4, 2020 at 11:05 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 78

Reception speeches can be incredibly touching and moving, but also sometimes awkward and embarrassing! Smiley xd Are you planning on having the traditional toasts at your wedding reception?


Are you doing or ditching reception speeches?


Reception Toasts - Do or Ditch? 1

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78 Comments

Latest activity by Michelle, on January 3, 2021 at 7:32 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Yep, we kept the toasts.

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  • Alisa
    Devoted October 2021
    Alisa ·
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    Yes we are doing toasts but limited time and designated people. We are thinking 2 minutes for each person and we have 4 people. So max hopefully will be 10 minutes for everyone.
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  • Erin
    VIP September 2023
    Erin ·
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    We’re doing toasts.
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Doing. This is a nice touch
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  • Shelby
    Expert November 2020
    Shelby ·
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    Ditching. I hated it in school when I would get called out to answer in front of the class or even doing class projects. So I don’t want to make anyone uncomfortable lol. FH and I will probably do a toast just thanking everyone for coming.
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  • Kelsey
    VIP September 2020
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    Yes we are doing toasts. But they do not have to be long. We told our MOH and BM they didn't have but both want to do short ones.

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  • John Smith
    Expert February 2015
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    Most definitely. My dad is a fantastic speaker and story teller. I want to give a toast as well thanking everyone for being a part of our big day.

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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    We had toasts and I loved them!

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  • Sherry
    Master September 2019
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    Ditched! There were unprompted speeches and toasts at our couples shower though.

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  • Julie
    VIP February 2020
    Julie ·
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    Yes to toasts. Will either have 3-4. I'm so looking forward to my man of honor (brother's) speech
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  • Ashley
    Devoted July 2021
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    Just his best man and my matron of honor and maid of honor are giving speeches.

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  • K
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    Yep! We're having 4 (all of our wedding party). I'm excited to hear them.

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  • Jai
    VIP May 2020
    Jai ·
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    Ditching. We wanna enjoy eating, drinking and dancing .
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  • Fenja
    VIP August 2021
    Fenja ·
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    We haven't decided that yet. It depends a little on whether my FH's brother will be able to make it to the wedding!

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  • Sweet'N'Rhodes
    Devoted March 2022
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    As an elopement is winning over a traditional wedding, I'm gonna say ditch.

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  • Ashley
    Super October 2020
    Ashley ·
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    Doing I can't wait to hear them. We are keeping them short though

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  • Marlena
    Expert June 2020
    Marlena ·
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    We haven't decided yet. If people would like to make a toast we wont stop them but I don't want to force anyone to give a toast if they are not comfortable.

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  • Jennifer
    VIP August 2021
    Jennifer ·
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    We're doing toasts!

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  • Meghan
    Savvy June 2022
    Meghan ·
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    Doing!

    My fiance and I are even leaving it up to the whole wedding party (Maid of Honor is a bit nervous, so to make her more comfortable, we thought we'd help her out with a few other outgoing members.)

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  • Blair
    Super June 2021
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    Yes from the MOH and BM

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