Speeches

We only had two speeches by the MOH and BM during the reception. I should mention that they both wanted to give one, too. I offered it to my dad (since I've been to weddings where the father gives a speech) but he declined, which was fine by me. We didn't have any speeches during the rehearsal dinner.

ETA: Forgot to mention that H gave a toast after the MOH/BM speeches.

I think at my rehearsal dinner, FH and I plan on saying a thank you speech for everyone involved before we pass out the gifts.

BM and MOH will give speeches at the wedding.

We only had MOH and BM during the reception. I did a quick speech on behalf of my DH and I thanking our guests for coming and such.

We are only having the best man give a speech.

I think generally-speaking it's usually the BM, MOH, the dads of the bride and groom, and maybe the couple. Those are the only speeches I've seen. However, anyone can do one if they wish! Just depends on you and your guests.

We did maid of honor and best man, then I gave a speech basically thanking everyone for coming, and that was it. Traditionally I think the host gives a speech, but we put up most of the money so we skipped that. Hope that help,

I've rarely seen the couple give a speech at the reception, it's always at the rehearsal dinner. We did a thank you at the rehearsal, and my MOH gave a short speech.

At the wedding my dad gave a welcome toast, and my brother and the best man gave the speeches on our behalf.

Okay awesome! My dad has declined because he says he will be too emotional which I understand. I have a Maid of honor and a Matron of honor plus the BM and my FIL's. And my SIL's are very close to FH and they want to give one as well and I was thinking maybe we could split them in to have one of my MOH and SIL's do a speech at the rehearsal dinner and the rest at the reception

Who do you want to give speeches?! Make that list. And there you go! best of luck

Like most PPs, our BM and MOH gave speeches. My husband and I gave a quick thank you. Then, my husband's cousin recited an original, funny poem (which is kind of a family tradition).

Speeches are unnecessary and inappropriate. Toasts are traditional at weddings. They are much shorter than speeches. Your guests do not want to sit and listen to an endless parade of speeches. Make sure that you give instructions to those making toasts to keep it short- 2-3 minutes max.

Traditionally, the best man offered the first toast.

Nowadays the MOH often does the next toast.

The bride and group respond with their thanks and a toast to their guests.

The parents may also toast if they are helping to host the wedding.

I meant toast I didn't really see too much of a difference in the two! Thanks for all the help y'all I was just like go ahead and talk all you want haha buy then I was like we should limit these to just a few and not novels lol

I don't think you should tell anyone to do a speech - my wedding isn't for a while but I am NOT going to make my MOH or Best Man give a speech, unless they want to. I really think speeches can be a little overrated, unless somebody really wants to speak. Now at a family members wedding a few years ago, the fathers of both the bride and groom, best man, and MOH did speeches at the rehearsal - it was very relaxed and it was more personal because it was just immediate family and the wedding party, rather than with a million people the next night at the reception. Now don't get me wrong I don't hate speeches, but I think the best thing to do would be asking the people who are already expecting or preparing a speech (like grandparents, parents, wedding party, etc.) just so you can get a feel for what they are thinking about it...

I am only allowing my MOH and the BM to give one...they both know to keep it short and sweet.