2006-06-12 09:03:32 · 9 answers · asked by j_montgomery_50 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Best man
2006-06-12 09:07:29 · answer #1 · answered by baby_luv 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, the Master of Ceremonies introduces each person at the head table to the seated guests.
Introduce the first person who will start the speeches, usually an old family friend or relative, and will deliver the first speech and toast to the Bride and Groom.
Introduce the Groom who will "accept" the previous speech for himself and his bride, and then present a speech and toast to the Bridesmaids and the Maid of Honor.
Introduce the Best Man who will "accept" the speech made by the groom on behalf of the bridesmaids, and make his own speech addressing the parent's of the Bride and Groom. The Brides's father will deliver a reply, followed by the Groom's father.
As the MC, you now present a short speech and toast to any absent family and friends who couldn't attend the wedding.
Once the main speeches are completed, the Master of Ceremonies can then invite any further speeches or toasts by the guests.
Along with keeping the speeches in order, the MC must also try to keep the speeches given by each speaker short - no more than 3 to 4 minutes each. For a more complete understanding of the duties of an MC, you may want to read the article Wedding Master of Ceremony Duties at: http://weddingspeeches.wedthemes.com/master-of-ceremonies.htm
2006-06-12 09:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by TN girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally the best man does the toast. In recent years brides have added their maid of honors into the toasting as well. Now it is a personal preference. However, if you have the maid of honordo a toast then it is in good taste to have the best man do one as well.
2006-06-12 13:24:20 · answer #3 · answered by curiousgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best man traditionally. But its your wedding. If you want Great Grandpa Joe to toast first, go for it. Not everything in a wedding has to be according to tradition.
2006-06-12 10:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by bubb1e_gir1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weddings that I have been to, it has been the maid/matron of honor, then the best man.
2006-06-12 09:17:58 · answer #5 · answered by prettycute4u62040 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well at my wedding it's going to be the maid of honor!
2006-06-12 09:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by Chocolate Beauty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best Man, Maid of Honor usually doesn't toast unless she is simply wants to or if she's family and wants to openly welcome bride/groom to family.
2006-06-12 09:08:57 · answer #7 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best man
2006-06-12 09:10:48 · answer #8 · answered by kaije03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best man
2006-06-12 09:08:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋