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Check beforehand to see if your venue has a microphone - it would be a pity if the speeches are inaudible.
The toasts and speeches are traditionally made in this order:
Best man calls for first speech, or the Toastmaster calls for each.
BRIDES FATHER
|  | Welcomes son into family. Timely advise to the newly-weds. Toasts the health and happiness of the bride and groom. |
GROOM
| | On behalf of himself and his wife, thanks everyone for coming and for their good wishes and gifts, thanks both parents and all those who helped with preparations. Toasts the bridesmaids and attendants. | | | Calls attendants up to present their gifts) |
BEST MAN
| | Responds on behalf of the bridesmaids. Reads messages. |
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| | (Maybe, if a widescreen TV is available, a video or CD of special messages from those not present could be shown. If the newly-weds intend to dance the night away, now is a good time to tell everyone so that the guests do not feel badly about leaving before the bride and groom.) |
OTHERS
| | It is best if these are arranged with the bride and groom first. | | | If the bride wants to speak she can do so at anytime. The bride and groom could give a speech together. | | | Before writing your speech, keep in mind, if you cant be witty, be brief. Speeches should last for no more than ten minutes. Jot down ideas. It should have a beginning, middle and an end. Write it out in full and practise it in front of a friend and ask for an honest opinion. | | | On the day, dont drink too much before your speech, afterwards is fine. | | | Before the speeches, its a good idea to move small children into a separate room. Make arrangements for supervision and entertainment beforehand. |
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