Judging by these replies, it seems to depend where you are.
In the UK, it's definitely the Bride's Father first, who proposes a toast to the Bride & Groom, followed by the Groom, who replies on behalf of his wife and himself and toasts the bridesmaids, and finally the Best Man, who responds on behalf of the bridesmaids and generally toasts the Bride & Groom again although there are many variations on this.
If the Bride speaks as well then it's generally between the Groom and the Best Man.
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January 1st, 2009 at 3:46 am
Usually, the best man or maid of honor is first. Usually, the maid goes first, but I've been at weddings where it has been reversed. Sometimes parents also speak during the reception to thank others.
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January 1st, 2009 at 4:31 am
~~~ Champagne Toasts~~~
Make sure that the toasting is done at a time when your guests are at their seats. If you are serving champagne for the toasts, allow time for servers to pass out the champagne before the toast. The first toast is proposed by the best man and may be followed by toasts from the maid of honor, other relatives, friends or the bride and/or groom. The DJ or emcee should get the guests attention and introduce the best man when it is time for the first toast.
Toasting Tips
By Megan Mercer
Last Update: October 24, 2005
Wedding toasts are a way to call everyone’s attention to the joy and love that has brought everyone together in celebration. Toasts give people a chance to publicly express their feelings and honor the bride and groom with their kind words of advice, sentimental memories, and best wishes for the future.
Who should give a toast at the reception?
Traditionally, the best man gives the first toast. Other members of the bridal party can join in with a toast of their own, with the maid of honor being next in line, if she so chooses. The groom may toast his bride and then thank his parents and his new in-laws as well as his guests. The bride or groom's parents may also like to get in on the action by congratulating the newlyweds and thanking their friends and families for coming, and so on. All toasts except the best man's toast are strictly optional.
Is it appropriate to ask people to make a toast?
If you would like the best man or others to make a toast at the reception, tell them up front and early on to give them time to prepare their speech. Don't assume that he or she knows that this is expected! Remember giving a toast is optional, so if someone is absolutely adamant about not speaking at the reception, don't push the issue. Find another special person that is more comfortable with public speaking to do the toasting.
When should the toasts be given?
Toasts are given anytime after the guests have been seated, or have found their seats after moving through the buffet line. Toasting can also take place at the end of cocktail hour, to signify the start of the reception. Make sure you tell everyone giving toasts exactly when you want them to start, to eliminate any confusion at the reception.
What is the etiquette for giving a toast?
When making a toast, the person should stand up, tap on their glass to get the crowd's attention by saying something like "I have a few words to say… or Ladies and gentlemen…" However, at most wedding receptions the DJ or emcee formally announces the person when it is time to give the toast. Everyone should raise their glasses and drink after each toast is made. The bride and groom do not stand or drink when being toasted.
How long should a wedding toast last?
Keep the toast short and sweet. A toast should be no more than 5 to 10 minutes long, but just a minute or two is sufficient. A short, concise speech will be much more meaningful and memorable than one that drags on and on.
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Here are some do's and don'ts for giving a great wedding toast…
Do write out the entire toast and practice speaking in front of a few people or the mirror. Make a few notes to refer to during the toast if you are extremely nervous and feeling forgetful.
Don't read the entire speech off of a paper. Try to memorize as much as you can and deliver the toast as naturally as possible. It is not important that you remember every word or speak without making mistakes, just relax and try to have fun and it will be great!
Do use personal stories or humor in the speech to make it more meaningful.
Don't bring up any past relationships, marriages, or overly embarrassing stories, etc. This is not the time to air any dirty laundry. (Also make sure that the content of the speech is appropriate for all ages)
Do talk about your friendship with the bride/groom. You could tell a short story about how you met or share one of your favorite memories of the time spent together. Talk about what you have meant to each other throughout the years and what it means to be supporting your friend on this very important day.
Do reflect on the history of the happy couple. Tell a memorable story of how they met or how they got engaged. Talk about how the relationship has affected the both of them positively.
Don't be afraid of showing emotion. Let your guard down and openly express your feelings even it seems sappy. This is one of your closest friends, if not your best friend, it is okay to cry.
Do end on a serious and sentimental note. Express your hope that the couple has a happy, successful and loving marriage and that you can't wait to see what the future holds for the newlyweds as they build their lives together!
Overall the real key to writing and delivering a great speech is truly caring about the subject. If you genuinely care about the couple this will come across in your speech! So open your heart and your soul, and let the words flow!
Here’s to love, laughter and a happily every after!
http://www.ohioweddinglinker.com/planningguide/pgreception_timeline.htm
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January 1st, 2009 at 4:37 am
In the UK - Father of the Bride, then the Groom, then the Best Man. Can add or supplement other speeches where you see fit. My friend read a poem and she did this before my Dad started his speech.
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January 1st, 2009 at 4:59 am
Father of the Bride,
He toasts the Bride and Groom
Groom replys, then his speech,
He toasts the Bridesmaids.
Best Man accepts on behalf of the Bridesmaid, then his speech.
He then toasts the Bride and Groom again.
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January 1st, 2009 at 5:20 am
Judging by these replies, it seems to depend where you are.
In the UK, it's definitely the Bride's Father first, who proposes a toast to the Bride & Groom, followed by the Groom, who replies on behalf of his wife and himself and toasts the bridesmaids, and finally the Best Man, who responds on behalf of the bridesmaids and generally toasts the Bride & Groom again although there are many variations on this.
If the Bride speaks as well then it's generally between the Groom and the Best Man.
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Source? Errr my wedding about 6 weeks ago
January 1st, 2009 at 5:34 am
The order is simple:
Best Man
Maid of Honor
Wedding Host (optional) — usually the bride's father says a few words, thanking people for attending
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January 1st, 2009 at 6:06 am
Been to hundreds of weddings as photographer or guest in Registry Office and Church. Seen speeches hosted by toastmasters or best man and on EVERY occasion the order followed the English tradition which is:-
Bride's Father goes first,
followed by the Grooms father.
Best man is next
Finally, the Groom
All are introduced by the best man if an official tooastmaster is not present.
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January 1st, 2009 at 6:14 am
The brides father first should welcome the grooms parents, relatives of both families any other guests and welcome the groom to his family and say a few words about his daughter and proposes a toast of 'health and happiness to the bride and bridegroom'.
Then the bridegroom replies on behalf of himself and his bride, taking the opportunity to thank his parents and he will also on behalf of himself and his wife thank everyone for their gifts.
Should there be any close members of the family who could not attend the wedding because of illness, they should be mentioned and be wished for a speedy recovery.
The bridegroom will propose the toast of the bridesmaids, and thank them for a job well done, and he can present them with a small gift as a token of their appreciation.
Then the best man's does his bit, his speech should be light hearted and fun.
Then anyone else who wants to make a speech can
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January 1st, 2009 at 6:49 am
The Father of the Bride, or who ever is hosting (First Name on the Invitation) the event welcomes everyone.
Next a prayer is said.
Then the Best man toasts the couple.
End of story. There are NO speeches. All of the above should take no more than 10 min, and if you did not have a religious ceremony, you may omit the prayer.
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January 1st, 2009 at 6:55 am
The bride's side goes first, followed by the guys - friends first, then family:
Maid of Honor
Best Man
Bridesmaids (if doing speaches)
Groomsmen (if doign speeches)
Bride's Family if any
Groom's Family if any
Bride's Parents
Groom's Parents
Bride & Groom go last (Thank you speech)
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January 1st, 2009 at 7:20 am
It is up to you.
We had the parents and then the best man and then the maid of honour make their speeches
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January 1st, 2009 at 7:36 am
The best speech I gave was, "Ladies and gentlemen, your prayers are answered" then I sat down
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January 1st, 2009 at 8:09 am
Father of the bride, followed by groom then best man/men - best man goes last because his is supposed to be the funniest.
I went to a wedding this summer where the bride also made a speech - but I can't remember where she slotted in.
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January 1st, 2009 at 8:15 am
father of the bride - this is to say thank you to people for being there, a few anecdotes about his daughter, an official welcome for the groom into the family and some funny/useful advice on marriage.
the groom - to say how beautiful his now wife looks today, maybe tell the story of how they met and to say thank you to everyone who has helped with the wedding and hand out pressies
the best man - this needs to be funny stories about the groom but not rude ones!!!!!!!!
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January 1st, 2009 at 8:20 am
Best Man speaks first, he does his speech then The Brides Father or spokes person for the Bride. Then the Father of the Groom or spokes person for the Groom. Then the Groom and Maid of Honnor and any other bugger that wants to speak! Good luck!
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January 1st, 2009 at 8:56 am
Well this varies so whatever you feel comfortable with, I have been best man twice and gone second (after the father of the Bride, well the second time it was the brother of the bride) but before the groom. Which worked well.
Depends on wheather the best man is going to cmpare as well!!
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January 1st, 2009 at 9:44 am
Traditionally, in the UK speeches start with the Father of the Bride - making reference to giving his daughter away and complimenting her new husband. The Groom then responds to this and will thank the bridesmaids and his best man (these days presents tend to then be given by the Groom to the bridesmaids and the best man). In response to this, the Best Man then makes a speech and toasts the happy couple.
There are 'new' traditions now where the Bride sometimes speaks or her bridemaids will respond to the best man - but this is not the traditional order of things - normally there would be three speeches.
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January 1st, 2009 at 10:29 am
brides father - groom - best man
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January 1st, 2009 at 10:49 am
well they thank everyone for coming, then say.. ashes to ashes dust to dust , the holy ghost and all that…. as its a day of mourning
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January 1st, 2009 at 11:32 am
I was looking at all this on the confetti website a few days ago. There's an article here, as well as sample speeches and tips for a good speech: http://www.confetti.co.uk/article/view/5166-7541-0.do
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January 1st, 2009 at 11:55 am
At mine it was my dad then my husband then the best man.
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January 1st, 2009 at 12:16 pm
i got married in may and i think that nowadays you can do it whatever way you like. however tradtional way is father of the bride is first then your best man then the groom. thats the way we did it anyway.
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January 1st, 2009 at 12:23 pm
I didn't have any speeches…..break tradition man and get original..free your mind :}
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January 1st, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Father of the Bride welcomes everyone and says some words about the happy couple.
Groom thanks the parents (on behalf of his wife and he), best man and toasts the bridesmaids
Best man thanks groom on behalf of the bridesmaids and gives comedy speech followed by reading out cards then toasts the bride and groom.
Father of the groom toasts absent friends (optional)
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January 1st, 2009 at 1:16 pm
1st-The Brides Father.
2nd-The Groom(lord love him).
3rd-and most important , "SPEAKER"the ,(best man).
3rd-and most important ,"SPEAKER"the '(best man).
and 3rd,again,is the best man.
The last to speak! should,be the Groom.(seriously)the Groom.
"It is the last time we will have FREE SPEACH."
Good Luck? from alllllllll of us(tear drop).
mia culpa(not good at latin)
Please do not hesitate to write back,my brother.
THIS IS NOT A JOKE!!??HA.HA.
Ok darling,im ,just,comeing.(did i just use a low D.
All lies in jest.
Good luck to you and youres.
P:S-YOURES is gonna win/sorry………………..
ROMANISIS KNOWS.
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