Does Groom Make Speech at Weddings?

Toon

Getting married in a couple of weeks but just wondering if the Groom usually gives a speech? I hate speeches so would like some advice on what to say if I have to?

Amba_Gambla

www.confetti.co.uk


Guide to a Groom's speech...clicky

I know my brother used confetti.co.uk a lot when he was preparing to be best man......

Rikki

Yes. It his job to thank the bridesmaids and ushers and present flowers to the two mothers and give presents to the others. etc

Mumstheword

But it's your wedding!
If you want speeches have them, if not dont!

You could ask your best man to take on the task of thanking people...on behalf of you two. He'll prob be chuffed to have sommat to say rather than worry about it!

NAR

Start off with "On behalf of my wife and I..." wait for cheering and clapping, and then carry on.

Callisto

As Mumstheword says - it's your wedding! You and your bride could stand up together and say a few words between you if you're not keen on standing up alone. Just remember it only needs to be a few words - thank you everyone for coming, doesn't the bride look beautiful (well I'm hoping my bloke will say that!) etc

If you're really worried, but still want to go ahead, then make sure the speeches are before the meal, so you can then enjoy your food without worrying about what to say!

HTH

trigger_mike

im getting in june and cr*ping myself about this as well, i get quite nervous which does'nt help :S

Toon

I wouldnt say I'm crapping myself but public speaking is something I'd run away from unless I have to. If it was only 4 or 5 people then I don't mind but when there's going to be about 100 people then I'm, well, maybe not nervous, but a little anxious.

welshnoonoo

Try http://www.mrs2be.com there might be some stuff on there that may help.

bank_of_slate

This is YOUR wedding, are you going to enjoy the day if your worried about standing up and making a speech?

There is no such thing as what you 'have' to do in a wedding nowadays, it should be unique, personal and thoroughly enjoyable day!

Perhaps you could ask another family member to say a few words, or just stick to the best man and bride's father.
Do what YOU want!!!!!

Why should you dread anything on YOUR special day?

Have a great wedding.
...Linda xx

scruffy96uk

Hi
I was at a wedding where the bride did the speech, and I'm also thinking about doin it at our wedding as my hubby 2 b doesn't like speakin in front of others either!!

So that is something for you to think about, would ur wife 2 b, be happy to do it?

Good luck whatever!!