For modern marriages there are no firm rules as to who should speak at the reception. The following folk may speak at a marriage: Father or Mum of the bride, the best man, the bridesmaid-in-chief, a groom, the bride, parents-in-law, and bridesmaids. It’s not atypical for a couple of the groomsmen or two of the bridesmaids to speak at the same wedding.
The majority are intimidated at the thought of public talking. Furthermore, most people are unsure of the correct marriage speech etiquette which compounds public talking anxiousness.
This article is going to highlight some useful tips to prepare and deliver a superb speech.
The formal order of the speeches is:
1. Father of the bride
2. The groom
3. The best man
In present times, it isn’t unusual for the bride, chief bridesmaid or even some guests to say a few words.
The speech segment of the reception is generally held after the meals but there’s no reason why the speeches can’t be before the meal.
For marriage speech etiquette follow these top ten tips:
1. If you’re the one being toasted never raise your glass or drink from your glass till the toast is finished and other guests have sipped their drink.
2. No jokes that have ethnic or racial connotations.
3. Avoid any profane language.
4. Do not make any reference to any past / future lovemaking between the couple – for instance – the honeymoon.
5. Don’t mention prior marriages.
6. Don’t gnaw gum; put your hands in your pocket or shuffle from side to side as you deliver the speech.
7. Don’t drink more than a glass or two of alcohol before the speech.
8. Avoid any “sore” subjects like a recent death in the family.
9. Always stand when delivering the toast.
10. Don’t hit a glass with a spoon to gain attention. It is more mannered to stand and hold your glass and wait for silence.
If you follow the 10 tips above you will have no reason to be concerned about following the right wedding speech etiquette.
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