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If this is the first time of giving a wedding toast for all three of the speakers then it's possible you don't know the correct format and etiquette of your wedding speeches. Who says what? Who thanks who? What order do you speak in? Some might consider these trivial matters but if you're one of the poor souls dreading the moment you're handed the microphone in front of a room full of expectant faces then fear no more. Here's a complete breakdown of the correct form and order of speakers and also which wedding toasts each speaker gives.
And if you're not a natural public speaker then check out our tips on how to deliver your wedding speech.
Wedding toasts are actually the final part of a wedding speech when the speaker will ask everyone to drink to the health of a certain person or people who are important on the big day for various reasons.
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Others
It is becoming more common for there to be other speakers in the wedding party. This might include the chief bridesmaid, older relatives or the bride herself. This can be a great thing (unless you end up with 17 speeches when everyone really just wants to hit the dancefloor/bar/bathroom) however none of these speakers are required to make a formal toast at the end of their speech.
As well as fulfilling the role of host the father of the bride is an easier speech to give and act as warm up man to the other two to really provide the comedy. As an older head he will be calmer and hopefully a more assured speaker, welcoming everyone and using a few jokes to set everyone up ready for the best man.
Sometimes the father of the bride is a great raconteur who has a few good stories, on occasions the father's speech can go on a little long. If you are giving a speech aim for 7 minutes.
As well as fulfilling the role of host the father of the bride is an easier speech to give and act as warm up man to the other two to really provide the comedy. As an older head he will be calmer and hopefully a more assured speaker, welcoming everyone and using a few jokes to set everyone up ready for the best man.
Sometimes the father of the bride is a great raconteur who has a few good stories, on occasions the father's speech can go on a little long. If you are giving a speech aim for 7 minutes.
The best man is the star act and provides all the comedy banter, most of it aimed at the fool who gave him a microphone and room full of people to bear witness to his humiliating character assassination performed by his best mate (we're not condoning this we're merely pointing out tradition and giving mention to modern etiquette).
The best man will often act as MC introducing each of the speakers and during his speech relay messages for those that couldn't make it.
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