Two MOHs, Who does the speech?

Both of mine are. They were talking about doing a speech together but its because we are all really close. If yours aren't close, then just have both give one.

We have 2 MOH and 2 best men and all of them are giving speeches, 2 min TOPS! lol

Both of mine are giving a speech. They decided to do it together. My sister and bestfriend get along really well. And my sister pretty much considers her another little sister since she has known her for almost 20 years. It worked out.

I have two MOH's and I was planning on both giving a speech which they are both excited about. They may end up collaborating on it but who knows?

Most weddings I've been to with 2 MOH's, both give speeches. As a guest, I loathe people with multiple MOHs and Best Men because it makes the speech giving soooo much longer. I went to a wedding with speeches from both parents, both MOHs, and both Best Men and it took 1 full hour. Plus it was outdoors with a bad mic so I couldn't hear anything and just had to sit there pretending like I could.

If they both want to give speeches and you are ok with that, then I don't see a problem!

I went to a wedding where there as a Matron and Maid of honor and they both gave speeches!

I'm in the same situation. Best friend and sister are both MOH, I plan to ask both of them if they want to give a speech. If one doesn't want to give a speech, the other can. If they both want to I'll ask them to keep it super short.

My sister and my best friend are my MOH's and I'm just going to ask them if they want to make a speech. I don't want to force them if they are uncomfortable. If they say yes I will probably give them a time limit.

We had 5 bridesmaids and 3 groomsmen.

We had 4 speeches from the bridal party (1 GM and 3 BMs).

I basically just sent out an email asking everyone in the bridal party who would LIKE to give a speech. key words "would like to". Meaning, I did NOT force anyone to give a speech at our wedding. I even gave them the option of giving one at the rehearsal dinner (smaller crowd-sometimes people would prefer this-the speaker that is). Even if I did have a MOH, I would never "make " them give a speech.

I would hate it if a bride made me get up in front of 100 of her closest family members who I didn't know and give a speech...personally.

The only thing about the speech the bride can "dictate" is the length. I did ask everyone to keep it under 2 minutes. No one was really all too long.

I also don't think its fair to "not allow" a bridesmaid to give a speech if she wants to....

Who wants to sit through a buttload of speeches?

No. Just no.

Both or neither, up to them really. I had 2 sisters as MOH, one of them gave a speech. My best friend gave one too.

Thank you ladies!! I ended up telling her that I would be honored if she wanted to give a speech but ultimately the choice was hers!

@Lively-- It would be 3 speeches instead of 2. I don't think that's a buttload of speeches.

I have a Maid and Matron as well and I would like them both to do speeches!

Three speeches = a buttload, LOL. You asked for opinions and this is mine.

Unless your girls are fabulous public speakers, why do this?

Adding one more speech won't make it a buttload.. IMO. As long as they keep it short, I just can't imagine it being that big of a deal. What's 3 more minutes??

Both of those girls obviously mean the world to you.. if they want to do a speech, and you are cool with it, I can't imagine a single one of your guests will mind as long as they are short.

PS - I would imagine that 99% of MOH/BM aren't fabulous public speakers.. for a 2 minutes speech, they don't have to be amazing. They just have to be heartfelt!

@Lively, well then whoops, I already told her it's her choice haha. Can't take it back now so I guess my guests might have to listen to a buttload of speeches.

And to answer your question of "why do this?" -- because she asked me and she's my best friend and I would be truly honored to hear her speech. Based on every other response on here, it doesn't sound like I'm alone.

Fine Greetings!

Alas, I have not read the response because the answer is so easy. Both Maids of Honor, sharing in the speech, would be so heartwarming!

All the best!

Sincerely, Flutist Michele, Bridal Music