Is a bride required to make a speech at her wedding reception, or is it up to the groom to speak for them?

Question

I meant like at the reception , after all the toasts are made, and after (or before) the groom speaks.

Answer 1

Speeches are not required of anyone actually. Traditionally the best man and the bride's father gave speeches and nobody else.... these days anyone in the wedding party who wants to, can give a speech (Including the Bride). It is completely up to you.

Answer 2

The best man, maid of honor, father of the bride and groom traditionally give a speech or a toast at the reception. The groom really is just supposed to say, "Thank you all for coming. It means a lot to us to share this special day...." That kind of thing. So, the bride doesn't have to, but she can if she wants. And she can always help the groom write his speech ;-)

Answer 3

well, you don't HAVE TO include all the traditions, just the ones you believe in or like the most, like maybe the first dance, bouquet toss,cake cut and dinner( make a small dinner party thing or maybe outdoors). after a few of those, you can do like the old times, when at an unexpected moment, preferably while other are eating, dancing or giving speeches, the couple goes table to table thanking everyone and, with the minimum people knowing, they drive off to their honeymoon. the party continues, with music, slide shows, fun stuff that the maid of honor, together with the bridesmaids, best men and closest family, organize and later close. the main point of the party is so the guests have fun and see you guys' first few hours married, not to bahs it all nigh and next day! make something short...you don't have to be through the whole dinner, and you don't have to serve the cake immediately after you cut the first piece either. Talk to a wedding planner about this and they'll probably help you decide what to do.

Answer 4

The brides father and best man make the speeches and then the groom generally says a few words as well. Luckily the bride gets an easy ride and doesn't have to say a thing.

Answer 5

The bride and groom don't make a speech, but rather stand to thank everyone for coming out and enjoying the day with them. The best man and maid of honor are usually the only ones who give speeches...and the father of the bride and/or groom if they so choose.

Answer 6

Usually the best man toasts the bride & groom.
The father of the bride may make a speech thanking the guests for sharing in this special day. He NEVER toasts the couple.

Answer 7

These days it is nice if the couple goes up together - after there is the toast to the bride, and the toast to the groom - and you each make your thank yous together.

Answer 8

i dont think there is anything wrong with the bride or/and groom standing up to say a few words.. i would just try to keep it brief people are often hungrey and bored of speeches by that time but there is nothing wrong with standing up and thanking your guests and family for making contributing to your special day. Dont put alot of pressure on yourselves you have enough to worry about but should you want to i think its ok!

Answer 9

We left any speeches that needed to be told like it is time to eat or the couple will meet you over at the reception after pictures are done to the best Man. You have to much other stuff to worry about to have to give a speech too. Of course we went around to every table and thanked them for coming but I would leave any speeches to someone else.

Answer 10

No, that is the best mans job to make a speech, the bride and groom go to each table and thank everyone for coming and make sure everyone is comfortable and having fun.