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Reception Toasts - Do or Ditch?

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Lynnie, on February 4, 2020 at 11:05 AM

Reception speeches can be incredibly touching and moving, but also sometimes awkward and embarrassing! Are you planning on having the traditional toasts at your wedding reception? Are you doing or ditching reception speeches? Photo by Irina Turkova Photography in Citrus Heights, CA Next...

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

Are you doing or ditching reception speeches?

Photo by Irina Turkova Photography in Citrus Heights, CA

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Savvy September 2020
Nina Arszulowicz · on February 5, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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Totes doing
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Savvy December 2021
Toya · on February 5, 2020 at 3:06 PM
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We may have 1 or 2 people (parents) give a short toast, but no speeches, no open mic!
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Savvy September 2020
Jackey · on February 5, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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Yes to the toasts...this is one of my favorite parts of a reception.
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Dedicated October 2021
Leighanna · on February 5, 2020 at 3:42 PM
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Nothing planned. But I won’t be surprised if someone does.
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Beginner September 2020
Heidi · on February 6, 2020 at 11:42 AM
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This one we really have not discussed. If we do it will only be the best man and the MOH
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Dedicated October 2021
Maureen · on February 6, 2020 at 9:02 PM
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More than likely doing, because our friends have some hilarious stories to share. Since we are not originally from here our new friends will get to hear the good stuff!
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MD · on February 7, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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This is something we did. Our MOH and BM just assumed they were doing them, so of course we let them.
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VIP October 2020
Samantha · on February 7, 2020 at 1:26 PM
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Do! We'll try to keep them short and sweet, but I think it's nice.
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Dedicated November 2020
Dezaree · on February 7, 2020 at 1:44 PM
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We are not doing anything traditional and do not want anyone to feel pressured. Our toast will be done with whatever our guests chose to drink (we have an open bar), and our maid of honor and best man are doing their speech together.
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Master September 2018
Jennifer · on February 7, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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Yes! One of my favorite parts of the wedding!
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Devoted September 2019
ALYSSA · on February 7, 2020 at 4:20 PM
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DO! even if it is just a few, we had my dad, best man, and maid of honor speak. Totally worth it.
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Dedicated November 2021
Melanie · on February 8, 2020 at 2:41 AM
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This one I don’t think I’ll be able to get out of lol Seeing as how I’m my dad’s first born this will be an emotional day for him, but I don’t mind 🥰
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Savvy May 2021
Melis · on February 9, 2020 at 8:34 PM
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Yes definitely!!
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Expert July 2022
Jmz · on February 10, 2020 at 1:44 PM
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DO - so long as anybody actually wants to it's a little difficult because I'm not close to my dad, my mom cries, and his parents don't speak English. But maybe my brothers could. And they'll keep it short *bless*.
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Beginner September 2020
Diane · on February 10, 2020 at 5:54 PM
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Yeap definitely
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VIP October 2020
Taylor · on February 11, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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Yes! My sister/matron of honor has a way with words. His brother is super funny. I can only imagine what the toasts will be.
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Expert May 2020
Tamera · on February 11, 2020 at 2:09 PM
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Definitely doing! I can't wait to see what my MOH will come up with. And I plan to let our dads/parents speak as well, since they are helping a ton.
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Super September 2021
Stephanie · on February 12, 2020 at 11:36 AM
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"Do" Every wedding i have been to has done it and its just so sweet and funny!
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Devoted July 2020
Kasyah · on February 13, 2020 at 4:46 AM
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My BM wants to give a toast so we are letting her. Not making anyone though. Think it is a sweet gesture at weddings.
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Expert May 2020
Jamie · on February 13, 2020 at 7:44 PM
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Yes, we're definitely having the toasts and I'm both excited and nervous to hear what they have to say. lol
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