Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Any wedding groom speeches ideas? Getting married soon!?
   Hi, this is all the married men out there. My husband and I are getting married very soon, and we would like some ideas on some wedding groom speeches. Can you guys help us out? Especially him, he is literally freaking out right now!

   • ANSWER:
     Hi Sarah, thanks for the question, i get asked this often, so may suggest reading this below, and for anyone interested. Check my source box, on there there is some great information. I wish you all the best.

2. QUESTION:
   wedding groom speeches ideas?
   In 2 months or so, i get married, anyone have some ideas on wedding groom speeches? thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     Yeah i used this website for my speeches, check it out.

3. QUESTION:
   wedding groom speeches – i need some ideas, if anyone could help me out, i would be greatful.?
   Anyone with experience to help me out?

   • ANSWER:
     have you seen this site? it has some great information on wedding groom speeches.

4. QUESTION:
   Wedding Speeches from the bride and groom?
   Me and my husband-to-be, are both not confident about speaking in front of a large amount of people. We are thinking about doing a joint speech, how would you feel if you were at a wedding at the bride and groom both stood up and picthed a speech?

   Also, any ideas where you can read old speeches for a bit of a template.

   • ANSWER:
     its gr8 i mean if you both give a joint speech it will show ur love and how comfortable u people r together…………..and the firstb thing u do after marraige together then it shows that u people always do everything together and agree to similar ideas….less quarreling……
     go ahead>>>>>>>>

5. QUESTION:
   Wedding Speeches?
   I’m the best man at my brothers wedding tommorrow. What is the orer of the speeches, groom, father of the bride, best man and whoever else? Thanks for all input

   • ANSWER:
     The father of the bride speaks first – then the groom (on behalf of the bride) and finally the best man.

     Any other speeches aren’t “traditional” so I guess theres no real order to them!

6. QUESTION:
   How long should a groom wedding speech be?
   Hi, I’m getting married next week Does anybody know how long should a groom wedding speech be? I think it shouldn’t be too long. Am I correct?
   Thank you.

   • ANSWER:
     3 mins tops. not even 5 mins. you and the bride will write thank you’s after the wedding, so you can thank your parents and guests then. in fact there’s no reason for the bride or groom to do a speech at all at the wedding since you’ll be greeting each guest individually either during the receiving line after the ceremony, or at each table before or after dinner at the reception.

7. QUESTION:
   Hi guys, can someone give me some tips on how to write funny groom speeches please?
   My wedding is coming up and would like some idea on some wedding jokes, i want to add some humour to my wedding groom speech, thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     hi jake, good question, i found this blog that has some good ideas on how to write good funny groom speeches below, i hope you like it. best of luck

8. QUESTION:
   what are good wedding groom speeches? my wedding is soon.?
   Getting married very soon, help me boys.

   • ANSWER:
     hey Jim, and congratulations. Yeah, just keep them short and to the point. Thank everyone and keep your audience happy!

9. QUESTION:
   I need free ideas on writing wedding speeches for father of groom, heeeeelp.?

   • ANSWER:
     Your are going to want to cover the following areas:

     1.) Welcome his wife to the family

     2.) If this is a rehearsal dinner, address your guests and thank them for coming.

     2.) Mention something special about your son. Maybe a happy memory or something special that you two did as father and son.

     3.) Talk about how he’s changed (for the better) since meeting his new bride

     4.) Congratulate your son and his new wife

     5.) Close it out with a toast to the bride and groom.
     Rick Pieczonka

     http://www.instantweddingtoasts.com

     You can find example speeches at: http://www.hitched.co.uk/speeches/examples/showbest.asp?type=3

     Have Fun

10. QUESTION:
    I am looking for free guides or templates, or assistance with writing wedding speeches for the groom thank you

    • ANSWER:
      get this book, the complete wedding book. it has all 10 speeches for the groom alone. here is the isbn number 1-899606-29-7. i hope it will helps or beta still send me an email, i will scan the pages of the one i have for you. bola_fash2@yahoo.co.uk

11. QUESTION:
    Wedding speeches – father of the groom?
    Does the father of the groom usually make a speech and is it acceptable if he wants to?

    • ANSWER:
      traditionally its father of the bride, then groom, then best man but as with everything at youe own wedding – do whatever you like!!!! if he wants to do one then go for it – but be warned speeches that are too long or too many may start to bore you and your guests. i think 3 is ample so if the father of the groom wants to do one you might have to axe someone elses or at least keep them a bit briefer!!!!

12. QUESTION:
    wedding speeches?
    Hi, can anyone tell me the correct order for speeches? The 3 people giving a speech are best man, groom and my brother (acting as father of the bride)

    thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, your brother should be first, and end his speech by proposing the health of the bride and groom. Groom replies, and proposes health of bridesmaids and any other attendants, best man replies to that toast on their behalf. So you can see, there’s a logic to it.

13. QUESTION:
    Groom Wedding Speech?
    I’m the groom and I really want to give a great wedding speech. I’m quite nervous and don’t want to sound like a fool. I’m looking for a good book to purchase and read it since we don’t want to write our speeches together. Please help!

    • ANSWER:
      For me and my wife, we didn’t want to spoil the surprise by writing out speeches together. But we did think that it might be a good idea to have a chat and figure out the direction we wanted our wedding speeches to go in. So we found http://tinyurl.com/2aemw6n

      One of my wife’s friends recommended this website to us:
      Click Here to check it out: http://tinyurl.com/2aemw6n

      I hope I could help,

      All the best!

      Edward

      http://tinyurl.com/2aemw6n

14. QUESTION:
    Help with wedding speech (groom)!?
    I am getting married soon and I need some help with general format / structure of my wedding speech. Thanks for your help.

    • ANSWER:
      You should have your own speech all by heart. Not ours, it means that we are going to Mary your Fiancee. Let me help you with that, I will just give you category.
      -Love
      -Thanks
      -We have a great time
      -You are my love

15. QUESTION:
    Wedding speeches?
    Okay so I know that the bestman and maid of honor say a speech, but who else? Does the bride or groom speak? My fiance is SO shy…and would probably faint if he had to do a speech. He is terrified about the ceremony! What about the fathers or mothers? Thanks in advance for any advice!
    Respect My Opinion- I was asking about tradition…I dont want the speeches to be long. I think you should ask questions before you judge me on my question.

    • ANSWER:
      i think its really up to you.. at the reception the best man and maid of honor speak most of the time the brides father speak on behalf of him and the mother kinda like they are letting there little girl go speech… the bride and groom can speak thanking people for coming and being a part of the special day

16. QUESTION:
    I’ve got the bestman, my mum, groom’s mum and the groom doing speeches at the wedding, is this the order ?

    • ANSWER:
      The order: Parents first, then best man and Maid of Honour, then bride and groom

      Make sure you tell people to keep their speeches fairly short (under 5 minutes). Speeches aren’t interesting or fun for most guests. lol

17. QUESTION:
    Can someone give me some best man wedding speeches and tips?
    I was chosen by the groom to be the best man. I need to make a best man wedding speech. But I am feeling that I have no ideas to include in my best man wedding speech. Can anyone give me some good tips please?

    • ANSWER:
      I guess you are feeling the responsibility of delivering good best man wedding speeches. Try not to get so nervous. It has been a great honor that you have been chosen by the groom as the best man for this special moment for the couple. Feel confident as you know the groom better than anyone else. Besides the best man wedding speech you also have to coordinate the wedding and reception so that everything runs smoothly.
      Try to plan in advance as to have time to create a quality speech.
      As you begin your best man wedding speech, it is important to introduce yourself first and then thank the bride and groom’s parents for inviting everyone to the wedding.
      Include some jokes. You can find many on-line wedding jokes as to gain the guests attention. Try to keep all your jokes ‘PG’ rated.
      Tell a story about how you got to know the couple. Try to show through your stories, what kind of person the groom is. Try to mention good qualities.
      Say why the newly weds are a perfect match and finally it would be time to toast. You can conclude your best man wedding speech by offering them a word of advice for the future. Wish them luck and ask everyone to raise their glass and congratulate them on the new life they are about to begin together.

      A friend of mine wanted to make best man wedding speeches and he found this link very useful: http://hubpages.com/hub/Giving-the-Best-Wedding-Speech

18. QUESTION:
    What is the best wedding speeches online ?
    My friend well be a groom and i has chosen to be his best man.So I looking for the best wedding speech online .

    • ANSWER:
      The best “best man” speech I ever heard was on a TV show called My Boys:

      “When Bobby and I were kids, we used to sit at the bleachers at Wrigley trying to catch homeruns. Depending on the wind and who was at bat, I would switch seats about a dozen times a game. But not Bobby. Bobby would pick a seat, sit in it, and wait. And during those years, I never caught one ball. Bobby caught four. That pretty much sums up my little brother. He’s always had the patience and the faith to wait for good things to find him. That’s true with his friends, and his career, and now Elsa. Anyway here’s to Bobby for catching Elsa. Homerun number five.”

      It’s perfect. Not cheesy at all, thoughtful and compliments the bride in a non-generic way.

19. QUESTION:
    groom wedding speech?
    help me make a wedding speech

    • ANSWER:
      Start out by saying “I’ld rather have you people here at my wedding than to have the finest people in the world”.

20. QUESTION:
    sister of the groom wedding speech?

    • ANSWER:
      If you really want to say something, make it a funny story about when you were kids or something, lighthearted nothing embaressing. Tell your brother you love him and want nothing but happiness and joy to come to him and his new bride!

21. QUESTION:
    In the wedding speech, gimme some groom put-downs to the bestman?

    • ANSWER:
      Don’t say anything derogatory or unseemly at the wedding. This is a chance to be gracious and say nice things about people. Do not blow it.

22. QUESTION:
    I am the sis of the groom. I need some ideas for an unforgettable wedding speech?
    I cant remember much from our childhood to incorporate in the speech. But I want to be something they will remeber forever

    • ANSWER:

23. QUESTION:
    What is the order of speeches at a wedding reception?
    My sister is getting married in September and I’m the maid of honour. I’m just wondering who does speeches at the wedding (like the father of the bride, groom etc), and what is the order?

    • ANSWER:
      Formally: Father of the bride, Bridegroom, Best Man.

24. QUESTION:
    can anyone help find someone to help me write a wedding speech for a bride or groom?
    there is a man who will write your wedding speech for you ,all you have to do is give him details bout your partner and what you want said at the wedding he will prepare the speech for you does anyone know of this man or website

    • ANSWER:
      www.weddingspeechguy.co.uk

25. QUESTION:
    wedding speech – what about the brides and grooms children?
    I am saying a wedding speech and I know it would mean a lot to both the bride and groom if I mention their children in my speech. All of them are in the wedding doing various things. I’m horrible at writing speeches, and can’t get the wording. Any suggestions on what I could say? Nothing long, just short and sweet so they can be mentioned.

    • ANSWER:

26. QUESTION:
    order of speeches at a wedding reception?
    does anyone know what order the speeches come at a wedding reception,is it groom,best man,brides father,or is it best man brides father groom .i’m at a loss any help would be gratefully accepted!!

    • ANSWER:
      It depends if you want it ‘Custom’ or ‘Traditional’. Custom is anything you want it to be. Any way you want. Think of it as a Custom setting for a game. Traditional is only the best man to speak. Most people use Custom. Its your choice. Do whatever you want.

27. QUESTION:
    Is it uncommon for a groom to hear his best mans speech before his wedding?
    I am 17, and was picked to be the best man at my best friends wedding. I just finished my speech but he wants to hear it before, is it wrong for me to do this? I don’t really know if there is some sort of tradition or not because this is the first wedding I’m actually in and my first best mans speech.

    • ANSWER:
      Your friend is nervous. Usually the best man’s speech is a surprise to everyone, but your friend is concerned that you will say something inappropriate or embarrassing. You do not have to tell him the speech verbatim, but you should at least reassure him. You are his friend. You will not do anything to ruin his big day.

28. QUESTION:
    In the grooms wedding speech does he just compliment the Bride or does he raise a toast to her ?

    • ANSWER:
      There aren’t any hard and fast rules. In your groom speech a groom can raise a toast to his bride, and why not? Though, not every groom will do that and that’s a very good reason why a groom should consider toasting his bride. In fact, it’s an excellent idea.

29. QUESTION:
    where can I find sample grooms’ wedding day speeches for free?

    • ANSWER:
      If you’re at a loss, then google. I did a two second search and was stunned at all the sites that came up. I won’t bother to list them, because they all seemed ridiculous. Just type in Groom Wedding Speech. But…

      You don’t need a template. (They all seemed really bad) If you’re not big on public speaking, it can honestly just be a 30 second, thanks for coming everyone, we appreciate it, don’t forget to take your wedding favor. You already had the marriage, you don’t need to make another elaborate declaration of love for your bride. You can do that in private with your new wife and speak from the heart and not freak out because of 200 relatives staring at you.

      If you have to go to the internet to find a sample speech, no one is going to enjoy it. Especially not your bride. Just make a short thank you. The speeches are really for the best man and maid of honor anyway.

30. QUESTION:
    I need mother of the groom speech for my sons wedding on saturday something short because i get really nervous

    • ANSWER:
      I have never heard of the mother of the groom making a toast unless the father has past away or is not present at the wedding for some reason. It is the bridegrooms father who makes the toast. If, in fact, the father will not/cannot be there then you can use this…

      “I don’t need to tell you what a wonderful person (the brides name) is, but I do want to tell you how happy I am to welcome her as my new daughter-in-law. (Raise your glass) To (bride’s name) and (son’s name).”

      OR

      “I would like to ask you to join me in drinking a toast to two wonderful people without whom this wedding could never have been possible (bride’s name)’s mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. (bride’s maiden name) (raise your glass, drink and then) Now also to my son (son’s name) and my new daughter-in-law (bride’s name) welcome to the family (bride’s name) (raise your glass, drink).”

      Good luck!

      XXXX

31. QUESTION:
    Wedding Speeches/Toasts?
    Does anyone have any idea who normally gives a speech/toast at weddings, I need help my wedding is in August and we don’t know who to ask to do speeches, neither of our parents will give speeches.

    I was told that an old time friend is suppose to toast to the bride and someone from each of our families is suppose to welcome the other into our families, also that the maid of honour isnt suppose to give a speech.

    Any Ideas where I can find help for the bride and grooms speech.

    Also we’re going to be introduced at our reception and go around to each table during the reception to thank everyone individually our guest list is 70 close friends and family. Also thank people in person after the church Ceremony…..So is a receiving line neccessary???

    • ANSWER:
      This really depends on your family structure and who is willing to stand up and talk in front of a crowd. =)

      Most of the time the best man and the maid of honor will speak along with the parents of the bride and groom. Like I said above this, it all depends on who is willing to talk. You never want to force someone to talk, or to say something that will make them feel uncomfortable.

      Sometimes, other people will want to talk at your wedding like an old friend, or someone that is like a parent, and or even you officiant if they have know you for a long time.

      Good Luck!

      Two Hearts for Eternity, Inc. Weddings and Events
      Ms. JacQie

32. QUESTION:
    Wedding toasts and speeches- who gives them?
    Who gives speeches and who gives toasts at a wedding? What if the groom has 2 best men and I have both a maid and matron of honor?

    • ANSWER:
      I think they all can, or you can ask just the Best man, or if you know that some of them would be embarrassed (after all public speaking is scary to many people) just ask the willing.

33. QUESTION:
    Who has to make a speech at a wedding? Is it just the groom, the best man and the father of the bride?
    I am the brides mother and I wanted to say a few words. would that be in order?

    • ANSWER:
      Well seen as me father is in the pub , maybe you should mother , but don’t you dare mention Tarquin or our Petronella , or Aunty Cissy , or how much money it’s cost you ……xxxx

34. QUESTION:
    Can anyone copy and paste a Groom’s wedding speech for me, getting married tomorrow and need a good speech.

    • ANSWER:
      Ladies and Gentleman, I would like to welcome you to this special
      celebration of “brides name” and “grooms name” marriage and to announce the
      order of speeches. The first speech will be delivered by the father of the
      bride, followed by a speech from “grooms name”, my own speech as best man
      and a speech from the Head Bridesmaid, and after all that , if you are
      still awake, you can have your dinner. I hand you over now to the father
      of the bride.

      Best Mans Speech

      Ladies and gentlemen, firstly May I start by thanking “grooms name”, on
      behalf of the bridesmaids, for his kind words.. and for those of you who
      don’t know me, and especially for those who I meet in the bar later, my name
      is “Theo what r u drinking”…..

      I would also like to remind you, that the more you laugh at my jokes the
      faster my speech will be delivered.

      When “grooms name” asked me to be his best man I was initially thrilled at
      the prospect. But it didn’t take long for this feeling of well being to
      dissolve into utter apprehension as I remembered the last time I had to
      stand up in front of a room full of people. I was found guilty and fined
      £200…

      So I hope you will be a little bit more forgiving and lenient than the last
      lot were.

      I have never been a best man before so lacking any experience I thought that
      the simplest way to put a speech together was to get one from the Internet,
      I looked at hundreds of ready-made speeches only to discover that 95% of
      them always start with the same joke.. That being best man is like making
      love to the Queen Mother – it’s a great honour – but nobody wants to do it -
      so I thought I wouldn’t use that one.

      Actually, being the best man is a big responsibility, and one that I have
      not taken lightly. I conducted a lot of research to make sure that I wouldn’
      t forget anything, and came up with a checklist of what my basic duties
      should be.

      Item 1 Arrange the Stag Night

      The less said about this the better, but I think you will agree that “grooms
      name” does look rather fetching in an orange affro.

      Item 2 On the wedding day, bring a credit card and loads of cash in case
      there is anything the groom may have forgotten to pay for.

      Well, ever since I have known “grooms name”, I have had to do this so
      thats nothing new.

      Item 3 Help the groom dress himself.

      It took a while, but I did eventually manage to persuade “grooms name” that
      the Church had a strict no jeans and trainers door policy

      Item 4 Ensure that the groom is sober, punctual, has his shoelaces tied ,
      his flies done up and uses the toilet before the service,

      I knew I had forgotten something, you can go to the toilet now “grooms
      name”.

      Item 5 It is my responsibility to make sure his face and hair are in order.

      I think that this duty is quite unfair, if God couldn’t do it the first time
      what chance to I have?

      The rules also stated that I should sing the praises of the groom and tell
      you all about his good points.

      So what can I say about him.

      He’s Handsome
      Witty
      Intelligent
      Charming

      Er..Er…

      Sorry “grooms name”, what’s that say, I can’t read your writing. Oh, yeah
      good in bed sorry.

      I will now move on to reading out some cards and telegrams.

      To “grooms name”
      - best wishes on your wedding “grooms name”- your usual place awaits
      you on your return.
      - From the Governor of pentonville jail.
      To “brides name”
      - I’m sorry that I couldn’t marry you myself and had to get one of my
      mates to do it but best wishes on your special day.
      - From the pope.

      In fact it is customary at this point for the best man to launch a severe
      character assassination of the groom and to tell you a bit about the stag
      party, but I am far too scared of “brides name” to do that so I will
      instead give “grooms name” some advice, which I hope he will find useful in
      the years to come

      “grooms name”:-

      1. There are 5 rings involved in marriage: Engagement ring, wedding ring,
      suffering, torturing and enduring.

      2. Always tell your wife those 3 important little word’s . “you’re right
      dear”.

      3. It’s also very important to get on with your mother-in-law. One of my
      friends didn’t speak to his mother in law for two years. Its wasn’t because
      he didn’t like her. It’s just that he thought it was rude to interrupt.

      Now, it gives me great pleasure (and immense relief) to ask you all to stand
      and raise your glasses:

      “brides name” and “grooms name” “May your years ahead prosper with love,
      affection, health & happiness, which you both richly deserve”…. To “brides
      name” and “grooms name”.

35. QUESTION:
    any ideas what a groom should say on there wedding day speech?

    • ANSWER:

36. QUESTION:
    where can i get FREE wedding (grooms) speech on the internet.?
    im not sure what im supposed to say

    • ANSWER:
      www.speechworld.net/ try hear..

37. QUESTION:
    Wedding speeches – traditionally, who is supposed to thank whom?
    And also what toasts are made:-

    And in what order:-

    Father of the Bride ?
    Groom ?
    Bestman ?

    Thanks. 10 points for best quickest answer.

    • ANSWER:
      The Father of the Bride speaks first. He usually blesses the newlywed couple, and the joining of two families. He also usually thanks his daughter and her husband for letting them celebrate this time with them.

      The Groom speaks second. He thanks his new father in law for the lovely speech, and thanks his parents for his upbringing, and then thanks his wife from coming into his life.

      The Best Man speaks last. He congratulates the couple, and follows up the grooms speech.

38. QUESTION:
    I need a funny Ice Ice breaker (I mean Funny!) for my wedding day speech, I am the Groom?
    I have asked this question once already but I would like some more answers

    • ANSWER:
      It is so nice to see you all on our special day but if you hadn’t turned up it would have been a hell of alot cheaper!

39. QUESTION:
    In what order do speeches go after a wedding?
    I’ve heard so many variations and I’m not sure if there is a traditional order but does it go Father of the bride>Groom>Best man? Or does it not matter?

    • ANSWER:
      We had, father of the bride, groom and finished with the best man. Do whatever you want and in which ever order you want. It is your wedding afterall.

40. QUESTION:
    i can’t find a website on How to write a speech for a wedding,on how to welcome the groom to the family!?

    • ANSWER:
      The following site has fill-in-the-blank templates that you can personalize. This might help.

      http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=122732&b=32558&m=7325&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Einstantweddingtoasts%2Ecom%2Ffriends%2Dfamily%2Dspeeches%2Dtoasts%2Easp

41. QUESTION:
    who usually uses wedding flutes at the reception, the entire wedding party or the bride and groom?
    I’m not sure how this works. Am I supposed to buy wedding flutes for myself and my husband or for everyone at the head table (I already got everyone involved in the wedding a small gift). Does the banquet hall usually provide champagne glasses for the rest of the head table or do they not even use them? Also, when am I supposed to use them? Is it after the best man and maid of honor give speeches or some other time or…?

    • ANSWER:
      I would say the couple only uses them–obviously if there is a champagne toast, everyone drinks out of a traditional flute, but sometimes friends and family of the bride and groom provide really cute, personalized flutes for the new couple. This is a picture of everyone’s flutes for the toast: http://www.spygun.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/champagne-flute.jpg
      Here is one for the bride and groom: http://media.redgaloshes.com/sq/273/008300.jpg

      So cute!! Congrats!!

      Whoever is the caterer will provide the flutes if you tell them you are having a champagne toast. You use them as soon as you (the couple) arrive. I am not having speeches at the wedding, only the reception, so we are toasting as soon as we arrive.

42. QUESTION:
    Is it necessary for the bride and groom to make a toast at their wedding?
    I am not a good public speaker – actually, I am awful (I turn all red and blotchy and can’t think straight). My fiance is very soft spoken and not much into public speeches either. If you were at a wedding would you find it odd or even think twice about the fact that neither bride or groom made a toast (or a “thank you for coming” rather)? It’s a fairly small wedding at about 75 guests. Thanks so much. 24 days and counting yipee!
    Will the best man and MOH just make the toats or am I supposed to ask them if they are?

    • ANSWER:
      Actually, most weddings that I’ve been to (including my own) didn’t have a toast made by the bride and groom. The best man typically does a toast and sometimes even the maid of honor, but its not necessary for the bride and groom to do one! As far as thanking the guests for coming, it should be done face to face with the guests while you and your husband are mingling. You don’t have to announce it in speech form. Good luck and have fun! It’ll be here before you know it.

43. QUESTION:
    Have you ever been to a wedding where the bride and groom did not make a speech?
    you know, to thank people, or thanking their parents, or whatever. I know other people are supposed to speak, but shouldn’t the bride/groom? thanks

    • ANSWER:
      we didn’t make a speech at our wedding, but we did walk around and thank everyone individually.

44. QUESTION:
    Got any ideas for a grooms wedding speech?
    i am getting married in a few months has anyone got any ideas

    • ANSWER:
      Some tips on writing a groom speech:
      The first tip is that you need to thank everyone for attending. Thank all your guests for setting aside their day to make you wedding special for you and your bride.
      The second tip is that you need to thank the bride’s parents and your parents for raising you well and helping you out in starting you long life. Now make sure that you also thank everyone involved in the reception and dinner party.
      The third tip on making a good groom speech is that you need to throw a little bit of comedy into it. Put a few one liners into your speech, or maybe a funny story that happened as you were getting ready for the wedding. No one wants to hear a boring speech, so make it fun.
      Our fourth tip is that you need to express your feelings to your attendee’s on how you feel about how amazing you bride is. Tell them about how sweet and caring she is towards you, and how she completes you. – Remember to make a bigger deal out of the bride than the maid of honor!

45. QUESTION:
    How long should wedding speeches be IN TOTAL?
    How long is too long for wedding speeches to go on for IN TOTAL before people get restless? The speeches will be AFTER the main course (before dessert) so people WON’T be hungry.

    My fiance and I have a few people who we want to say a formal speech on top of the usual. The speakers will be (not in this order):

    – Father of Bride
    – Father of Groom
    – Bride (I really want to speak! lol)
    – Groom
    – Best Man
    – Groomsman (not traditional… but fiance really wants this)
    – Maid Of Honor
    – Brides Brother (important to me for various reasons)
    – Maybe Bridesmaid so she doesn’t feel left out!?!?

    I know it’s a long list… but each one is important to my fiance and/or me. What do you think? What time limit should each speech have to make this acceptable and not boring? (All of the boys are naturally pretty funny which should help at least. And the MC will be funny too)

    Thanks
    We’re not having a rehursal dinner.

    • ANSWER:
      Sorry….but that is WAY too many speeches. But if you must….make sure they keep it to no longer than 3 minutes EACH, and break them up…Traditional speech/toast by the Best Man and MOH, then eat….Then a few more speeches, then first dances, then finish out the speeches.

46. QUESTION:
    Wedding toast/speech help? From Sister of the Groom?
    I need to prepare a special occasion speech for a public speaking class. 3-5 minutes long. I am doing a toast for my brother’s wedding. It’s only 1 minute so far…

    Good evening everyone. It is with great joy that I say congratulations to my brother Craig and his beautiful new bride, Tiffany. They say there is someone out there for everyone, and I think that Craig has definitely found his other half with Tiff.
    From the first time I met Tiffany, I knew she was someone special to my brother. As I got to know Tiff more she became someone who is special to me as well. Tiffany, you’re everything I could ever want for my brother and I am pleased to welcome you to our family. Over the last few years we have already become like sisters, as of today it’s official.
    Craig, I am so happy for you. You are going to be a great husband. Ronald Reagan said, “There is no greater happiness for a man than approaching a door at the end of a day, knowing someone on the other side of that door is waiting for the sound of his footsteps.” When I see the happiness that radiates from you when you are with Tiffany and when you see her smile, I know that you agree with Reagan.
    I wish you both the greatest happiness throughout your lives. May the best of your yesterdays
    be the worst of your tomorrows. Let’s all raise our glasses in honor of the bride and groom!

    • ANSWER:
      Sounds good except for the VERY beginning. “It is with great joy that I say congratulations” came off sounding like a reverse eulogy to me. Maybe you could say, I am honored and elated to be standing here to honor two of the most special people in my life, my brother Craig and his beautiful new bride, Tiffany.

      Kudos on killing two birds with one stone by using your toast as your speech topic for your class!
      Good luck!

47. QUESTION:
    Any little romantic piece’s to put into my groom’s speech at my wedding. Wanting to make it special.?

    • ANSWER:
      Went to a wedding last week – the groom said something I thought was really touching. He said, “Every day I can’t wait to come home to her”.

48. QUESTION:
    i have to give a wedding speech?
    i have to give a wedding speech, toast to the groom. i’m looking for a few good wedding jokes to tell. any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      here’s one:

      Why did the chicken cross the road?
      - to get away from his wife (drums)

      ..But seriously why did the chicken cross the road?
      - to cross the street to get a prenup from the lawyers office (drums)

      But seriously folks..Marriage is not like what you imagined. It’s going to take a lot of work, committment, honesty and forgiveness. So just buy her a house and get some therapy (drums)

      ouch!

49. QUESTION:
    i need to write a grooms wedding speech in greek..does anyone have any web sites which does this?

    • ANSWER:
      Not all in one go (I doubt any such site exists) but you could try:

      http://mag.weddingcentral.com.au/weddings/speeches/index.htm

      followed by:

      http://www.stars21.com/translator/english_to_greek.html

      Good luck!

50. QUESTION:
    Anyone know a good famous quote for a wedding speech?
    I am making a speech for my sister’s wedding but am struggling with the part where I impart some advice to her and the groom. Does anyone know any famous quotations that I could use, preferably sincere but not too schmaltzy, or light-hearted but not inappropriate. Many thanks!

    • ANSWER: