Wedding speeches
 

Making a speech at a wedding is tradition. This is your opportunity to
complement the couple and let them know how much you appreciate them.
Speeches and toasts are normally combined at weddings. You can usually
have a toast or a speech at public or business functions, but at
weddings they are almost always combined.
The first speech is usually given by the Brides' father or an old
family friend and ends with the proposal of a toast to the health of
the bride and groom. The second speech is given as a reply to the
first by the groom and concluded with a proposal of a toast to the
bridesmaids. The Bestman then replies on behalf of the bridesmaids,
and will conclude his speech by proposing a toast to the parents of the
bride and groom.
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