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rainbow
08-30-2008, 09:49 AM
As ive only been to 2 weddings im not really sure whose supposed to give the speeches/toasts. I beleive the best man usually does, but the best man doesn't really know me very well since he lives out of town and has only met me twice. My MOH has known me for years and knows me sometimes better than I know myselfe. Would it be fine to have her give a speech. What things should she be saying? I want to help her out as much as I can.
Hope75
08-30-2008, 07:26 PM
Hi there


In my experience the best man toasts the groom and will mention how happy the groom is now that he's met the bride, rib him a bit and make fun of him, and talk about how happy he is that his friend has found true love.

The maid of honor will speak about you (the bride) and talk about her friendship with you, and how happy she is that you have found the man of your dreams. Sometimes the father of the bride (or groom) will speak also.

Usually the bride (or groom) don't help the MOH or Best Man write the speech- that is all on them.

One thing to take off your to do list!
rainbow
08-30-2008, 11:30 PM
Thank you for responding, you were very helpful!
Nekochanpurr
08-31-2008, 01:13 AM
I say whoever wants to. Best man was the only one to do a speech at our wedding. :D
Hope75
08-31-2008, 12:57 PM
You're welcome,

As Neko above said it can be done really any way you feel comfortable, but in my experience the way I described is the 'traditional' way it's done.
mitch
08-31-2008, 03:08 PM
At My First Wedding the Best Man gave a speech and Toasted The Groom and Myself.
The Groom Toasted the BM's and PB.
My Dad Toasted The Groom and Myself and thanked everyone for coming.
I didn't have a MOH so i gave the Toast Myself. :bbeek:

This time around We're not having a "Traditional" Wedding. So FH and Myself will do a Toast to Our Guests. Our Two Witnesses might say a few words. And Toast FH and Myself
And no doubt a Family Friend. Who was a great Friend of My Late Dad and is giving Me away, will do a Toast too.

I think it's up to whoever You want. The Toast should be directed at certain people within the Wedding Party. Hence My (Now Ex) Toasting the BM's and PB and not the Best Man doing all the "Thank You's".