What Order
should we give our speech in?The Brides Father
The brides father will say a few words about his
daughter; possibly sharing a short story with the
guests. He may also pay tribute to his new son. At the
end of his speech, he asks all the guests to raise their
glasses, and proposes a toast to the bride and groom.
The Bridegroom
The groom will thank both sets of parents, in
particular the brides parents, for their beautiful
daughter. He also thanks the best man for his help and
support; and all the guests for attending. At the end of
the speech, he proposes a toast to the bridesmaids.
The Best Man
The best man responds on behalf of the bridesmaids.
He says a few words about the groom, and pays a
compliment to the bride. At the end of the speech, he
may read out any messages from guests, unable to attend.
