Wedding Toast/ Blessing

We did not have any speeches. My dad said a prayer shortly after we entered, and that was that. I asked my father in law to give a quick toast before we cut the cake, but he didn't feel comfortable. My MOH was my sister who would have been very nervous about it, and our sons were the best men. It is completely acceptable and many of the former wedding "traditions" like this are being forgone.

Would your parents or futures parent in laws like the say something?

Our Best Man is shy and did not give a speech. My sisters (BMs) didn't think they could make it through one without crying, so they didn't give a speech. My MOH really wanted to, so although she was nervous, she did. But I told her she didn't need to if she didn't want to.

I don't think it would be weird at all.

Glad to see that not everyone does them. My dad would probably do one if I asked him to, but I know it's customary for the bridal party not the parents. I doubt my FMIL or FFIL would feel comfortable.

I don't think it would be weird to not have them. But maybe someone else can? It would be nice to have something said from someone. I was once a BM in a wedding and the MOH didn't want to give a speech so I did. Maybe a groomsman or bm can give one instead?

BM (FH's son) will probably give one but MOH, my sister, said she can't talk in front of groups, so I didn't push her. If one of the BMS wants to, she can but if not, that's okay, too. That's not something I'm going to stress over! I am going to ask someone to do a blessing before we eat, but it will be short.

Speeches definitely aren't required. Are you hosting? I always think its nice when the host gives a quick heartfelt thank you for coming!

They aren't required, I would like them at our reception and my lil sis (my MOH) doesn't like speeches but is the opposite of shy so I asked her pretty please and she said "fine but I'm going to do a few shots beforehand" and BM is FH'S twin and those two will die for each other so a speech isn't a big deal. Besides that we just said anyone who wants to give a speech can. You can still give a thank you speech if you feel like something is missing

I don't think it's weird to not have toasts. We're probably not, unless someone offers.