photo by Rachel L’Antigua
Wedding speeches and toasts might be the most daunting things to write and deliver, but they are some of our favorite moments of the entire wedding day! Aside from the couple’s vows at the ceremony, the speeches are what everyone wants to hear. They give everyone a unique perspective on the couple, they make us laugh, they make us cry, and they fill us with a sense of community with the entire room. So, in an effort to take some of the pressure off your shoulders, here are some tried-and-true tips for writing a killer wedding speech and toast, along with some video examples to show you how it’s done!
photo by Jordan Quinn Photography
Who gives speeches and toasts"
Traditionally, the best man, the maid of honor, and the hosts give wedding speeches and toasts for the couple, and the groom gives a speech on behalf of the couple. Honestly, though, it’s whoever you want. We’ve seen brides give the newlywed speech and we’ve seen siblings give speeches after the MOH and Best Man. If you’re going the non-traditional route, we don’t recommend an open-mic situation where anyone can speak, and we don’t recommend having more than 5 speeches or guests will start to get restless. When do they give them"
Most wedding speeches and toasts are given during the wedding reception, either before or after dinner. You could also have them at the rehearsal dinner if you’d rather they be more ...