Toast/speech at reception

My father is praying and giving a speech at the ceremony.

I believe it's polite to go to each guest at the reception. Say a few works and thank them for coming. I know it's a lot but I believe that's typically what's done...

We definitely plan on doing a welcome/TU speech. MOH & BM will each do one also. I'll ask if FIL want do to a speech or not (my guess is not).

We plan on having everyone keep there speeches to 2-3 minutes each. Short-n-sweet!

You guys should do a welcome speech. Aside from that, we didn't do any toasts or speeches because guests hate these and they're boring.

During dinner, you and your FH should visit every table.

At my first wedding, I only thought the MOH and BM were gonna give speeches. Turns out a couple others in the bridal party were inspired, so then everyone felt like they had to say something. And then of course they gave the mic to my ex and I. It was a mess. This time I'm gonna be prepared.

I'd ask anyone who you think might want to speak or who you want to give a toast. Just let them know there's no pressure, you are just trying to figure out the order and time needed. Then make sure you and FH have something prepared - a thank you/welcome.

We're doing a super quick welcome/thank-you and between salad and dinner course we have two people saying a few words ( my dad and FBIL). And then will visit each table. As a guest, I like hearing a toast or two but when there are a lot of people or they go on and on, it gets a bit much

We had speeches from best man, MOH, and parents. My husband and I did a thank you speech which I think is a very nice gesture toward guests to thank them for coming and specifically mention those who travelled long distances.

I like an appropriate amount of speeches at weddings (not too many and not too long for each one). I disagree that "guests hate these" and they are boring. That is quite the broad, sweeping statement. I've never hated them as a guest. They add sentiment, emotion, and often laughter to the day and are usually very touching. I have literally never attended a wedding with NO speeches and to be honest, I would find that weird and wonder why no one wanted to say a few nice words about the couple.

You also need to thank your guests personally for coming either via a receiving line or table visits.

Personally, I think the less the better. MOH and BM at the beginning, possbily parents for a quick thank you, and maybe you two when you cut the cake.

Do NOT ask random people to give toasts. Inevitably, they ramble, it's too long, and no one really pays attention (honestly, your BM and MOH should be prepared and keep their speeches concise too.)

I've only attended one wedding where the bride and groom gave a speech, and I've been to over 12.

Only my father and brother are doing a speech, FH Aunt will say a grace to bless the food.

My MIL, FIL, and SIL gave speeches at the rehearsal dinner. Then, my dad gave a welcome and said grace before the first course at the reception and our BM and MOH gave speeches between courses. We intended to do a quick thank you for coming before the last dance, but time got away from us and we totally forgot! I did stand at the exit to pass out the favors and say thanks as everyone was boarding the buses back to the hotel though!

Thanks for the input!! The closer it gets the more details I feel I am forgetting.

"I have literally never attended a wedding with NO speeches and to be honest, I would find that weird and wonder why no one wanted to say a few nice words about the couple. "

Really? That would be your thought, not that the bride and groom wanted to spare everyone from hearing speech after speech about how wonderful they are? I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that if people took time out of their lives to come to a wedding, they'd likely be willing to say a few nice words about the couple. The more logical reason they didn't is that the bride and groom didn't want them to.

My dad is giving a speech and we'll definitely give one to thank everyone. If your wedding party wants to they can.

I've seen lots of different things at weddings - sometimes people just hate speaking in front of crowds, so they shoudln't have to! At my brother's wedding, his best man was super shy and his wife's MOH (her sister) didn't want to go up by herself, so instead of a best man toast, my sisters and I went up there and all toasted our brother and MOH's sister together. For my wedding, my dad is giving a welcome after the entrances, FH's dad is saying a prayer, and during speeches our siblings are coming up together to do something (we're doing a wedding party without BM/MOH roles) and then we'll give a short thank you to everyone but of course go table to table for the more personal greetings. Bottom line, nobody should feel forced to speak - it's a party! You'll be great if you choose to say something.

My advice, call it a toast. The word speech implies so much more. This is not a forum of professional speakers being paid to talk (speech). A simple toast is much more meaningful, appreciated, and appropriate for all parties involved.

ETA : besides the bride and groom taking a moment to thank their guests as a whole, it is still appropriate to go to each table if you did not do a receiving line.

We are allowing the small bridal party say something. Not long just their well wishes. My entire wedding party and most guest traveling over 100 miles. They deserve to feel welcome and appreciation for traveling to be at our wedding.I love short speeches almost all the weddings I've attended were comical when they speak. Unfortunately, you can't please everyone. It's a preference. There isn't a wrong or right way.

I have been to many weddings and never had a bride & groom give a speech. We're planning to say something at the rehearsal dinner. Aside from BM & MOH, sometimes FOB gives a speech or blessing.

My dad and the best man each gave a toast. Less is more.