The Running Order of Wedding Speeches
As Best Man, your Best Man speech is just one task expected from you on the wedding day. You usually also assume the role of Master of Ceremonies (MC) for the wedding and therefore will be introducing each speaker when it is their turn to speak. If you are asked whether you want to undertake the role as MC, accept it with both hands, as this will give you an opportunity to get used to the microphone, and talking to the wedding guests, as you introduce each preceding speaker.
Knowing the order of speakers is essential, so you should work with the Bride and Groom in the days coming up to the wedding finalizing who will be speaking. The traditional order of speakers is:
Father of the Bride
Groom
Best Man
You will note I said the “traditional” order of speakers, however in these modern times it is not unusual for the Bride, Maid of Honor, mother of the Bride or indeed mother of the Groom to say a few words, hence the importance of knowing who exactly will be speaking beforehand.
If the Bride and Groom ask for your input into the amount of wedding speeches, politely tell them that there should not be too many speeches, that guests will want to relax have a drink and enjoy the cake…knowing that your Best Man speech and Wedding Toast will provide the icing on the cake.
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