subject: What's The Sequence Of Marriage Reception Messages And Toasts? Cool Tips [print this page] It is probably the last thing concerning you as the final preparations for the big day are being addressed. However, if you're choosing a conventional ceremony, it is best that you ensure that the party is aware of the order of the wedding receptions speeches and toasts.
When are the toasts offered?
Of course, it is your decision how you need to run your own wedding! In general, the key toasts begin shortly after the main course is finished. This occurs before any cake is cut. Sometimes, there is a welcoming toast at the cocktail hour before the wedding dinner.
What's the order of the marriage reception speeches?
First up is the father of the bride who thanks all those for coming. Naturally he toasts his daughter and welcomes the groom into his family.
The father of the groom (sometimes though not always) speaks for the family, welcomes the bride and tells everybody how fortunate his child is!
The groom sometimes next in the order of wedding speeches; His role in the toasts is to thank all those for coming to the event and particularly he can toast his bride. He also requires time out thank his wedding party and family for all the help he's received.
The groomsman or best man is next. He'll usually tell a few stories with varying level of humor and sensitiveness about the groom. This is always the longest toast and in most circumstances the most eagerly anticipated.
Next in the order is the chief bridesmaid, who in a similar fashion (but with more sensitivity) will tell the fans how proud she's to be in this role and what a great person the bride is.
Finally, in the typical order marriage or wedding reception speeches, the bride will take the floor. She'll re-affirm the thanks her husband has given to everyone and will also acknowledge the help her family, bridal party and naturally partner has given her during the last few months.
Sometimes, the ma of the bride or even other family members speaks but that is not as common as against the order set out above.
