Major 10 Marriage Speech Etiquette Guidelines

For modern marriages there aren’t any stern rules as to who should speak at the reception.  The following folks may speak at a wedding: Dad or Mum of the bride, the best man, the maid of honor, a groom, the bride, parents-in-law, and bridesmaids.  It is not odd for a couple of the groomsmen or two of the bridesmaids to talk at the same marriage. 

The majority are intimidated at the very idea of public speaking.  Similarly, the majority are unsure of the correct wedding speech etiquette which compounds public talking anxiousness. 

This newsletter will highlight some helpful tips to prepare and deliver a wonderful speech. 

The formal order of the speeches is:

1.  Father of the bride

2.  The groom

3.  The best man

In the present day, it is not unusual for the bride, maid of honor or even some guests to point out one or two words. 

The speech segment of the reception is mostly held after the meals there is however no reason why the speeches can’t be before the meal. 

For marriage speech etiquette follow these top 10 tips:

1.  If you are the one being toasted never raise your glass or drink from your glass till the toast is finished and other guests have sipped their drink. 

2.  No jokes that have ethnic or racial connotations. 

3.  Avoid any profane language. 

4.  Don’t make any reference to any past / future lovemaking between the couple – for example – the honeymoon. 

5.  Don’t mention prior unions. 

6.  Don’t chew gum; put your hands in your pocket or shuffle from side to side as you deliver the speech. 

7.  Don’t drink more than a glass or two of alcohol before the speech. 

8.  Avoid any “sore” subjects like a recent death in the family. 

9.  Always stand when delivering the toast. 

10.  Don’t hit a glass with a spoon to gain attention.  It is more respectful to stand and hold your glass and wait for silence. 

If you follow the ten tips above you’ll have no reason to be anxious about following the correct wedding speech etiquette.

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