Speeches

[Jenn060306]

I'm wondering if anyone knows much about speeches. Who is supposed to say what and when. Mark and i are trying to sort this out so we can confirm that everyone know's what they are doing.

Would it be horribly wrong for Mark and i to make our thank you i love you speeches together? Both of us are shy about speaking in public so i was thinking that being up there together would calm eachothers nerves.
Thanks.

[MOB Karen]

I'm wondering if anyone knows much about speeches. Who is supposed to say what and when. Mark and i are trying to sort this out so we can confirm that everyone know's what they are doing.

Would it be horribly wrong for Mark and i to make our thank you i love you speeches together? Both of us are shy about speaking in public so i was thinking that being up there together would calm eachothers nerves.
Thanks.

I think that sounds like a wonderful idea! I think you should do whatever makes you comfortable. It's your wedding, Jenn!!!

[cowboysbride]

Absolutely, I agree with Karen...it's YOUR wedding and I see nothing wrong with you both being up at the same time, I think it's sweet!

[hummingbird521]

I feel like you should do whatever makes you both comfortable. We said our promises to each other at the reception after popping the bottle of champagne. This is what made us comfortable and more relaxed. My husband now doesn't like to speak before a crowd that much. But by both doing it together we were comfortable in it. So do whatever makes you happy. After all it is your day.

[countrygirl]

I think that J and I will be doing the same thing. We both fumble our words when we get nervous, and we will need eachother's support on speaking to the group.

[WhiskeyGirl]

I agree with everyone, do whatever makes you feel more comfortable! Matt and I made our speeches together as well. Once I got up there, I couldn't stop speaking and thats SO NOT ME!! lol.

As far as speeches the most I can tell you is that the Best Man is supposed to make his speech first if I remember correctly. I went searching for the book I used for our wedding but in nine months and two moves I have misplaced it. Try googling "wedding speech orders" and see what you can come up with!! Good luck Jenn!

[countrygirl]

I agree with everyone, do whatever makes you feel more comfortable! Matt and I made our speeches together as well. Once I got up there, I couldn't stop speaking and thats SO NOT ME!! lol.

As far as speeches the most I can tell you is that the Best Man is supposed to make his speech first if I remember correctly. I went searching for the book I used for our wedding but in nine months and two moves I have misplaced it. Try googling "wedding speech orders" and see what you can come up with!! Good luck Jenn!

I believe you are right. I don't know if the MOH makes one, but I know that the Best Man makes his first. Then down the line you go!!!

[rainbowtreat]

My wedding is not traditional at all. If the best man does not want to make a speach he doesnt have to. He is my little brother and just turing 16 in a few days. He may not want to say anything in front of every one. I for one am planning on tahnking a few people. And I am sure Nicholas will say something. I haven't realy talked to him about it all. I am not doing anything " by the book " per say. It is my wedding and I am doing this how I want to.