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If it is your wedding you can have it set up however you would like. I have been to weddings that do not follow the normal tradition and they have been wonderful! If you do not want people to give a speech, do chicken dances or play wedding games it is perfectly fine...
AnswerYes, yes, yes. Even though a lot of best men are shy and feel that they don't have the right words for the occasion, it's imperative that a toast be given if a formal wedding reception is to take place.
In this day and age, there is little excuse for not giving a toast. There are books and websites strictly dedicated to choosing the right words for the right occasion.
As the best man, when you give a toast, one of the most important things to do is to include a little tidbit of information about how you know the groom (and bride, if you do). Sprinkle a little humor in the story, and try to craft the toast around this information.
Most importantly, give the new couple your fondest wishes of luck and engage everyone at the reception in wishing them well on their new marriage and a long-lasting, happy relationship.
Absolutely, as Best Man giving a speech or toast is part of your duties and almost as important as looking after the rings! The speeches are an eagerly anticipated part of weddings and the most important thing to do is relax and remember that everyone is on your side and wants your speech to be a success.
That is the tradition. however, it's been my experience that it is also acceptable for the maid of honor to do it
It is what usual, normal weddings do. You don't have to if you don't want to, it's your decision. But mostly all weddings have the best men give a speech. It just brings out what you know and what is going to happen with the new couple. But in my defense, the weddings in my family don't do it. Usually a friend of the bride or groom, relative, grandparents or the bride or groom's parents gives the speech. Also, it doesn't have to be a long speech. 5 or 6 sentences will do the job. Just let the speech make the couple happy and let them want to continue their life together. And be CONFIDENT in what you're doing and tell them if you don't want to do it.
Traditionally in Western weddings the best man toasts the bride and groom and gives a speech. He also toasts the bride's attendants, i.e., bridesmaids and matron(s) of honor.
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When does the maid of honor give her speech?
Speeches are done during the reception. Usually parents speak first, best man, then maid of honor. A wedding planning or wedding etiquette book will give the order of speeches and toasts.
What is a man of honor in a wedding?
Right behind the groom and just in front of all the groomsmen.
What does made of honor mean?
made of honor is the one that is in a wedding. it could be the very best friend of the bride. if there's a best man in the wedding, there is also a "maid of honor". gets? if you have more questions, just log on to xanga.com/ralacapa and type your questions in that website.
In a wedding the woman HAS BEST woman?
It's called Maid (or Matron) of Honor.
Does the maid of honor at a catholic wedding need to be catholic?
no, the maid of honor and best man do not to be Catholic
Who can be an attedant at a Catholic wedding?
If you mean best man and maid of honor, anyone can be witnesses, regardless of faith
What is best man?
The best man is usually the Grooms best friend. He is equivalent to the maid of honor. This best man is also the person that holds the brides wedding ring and hands it to the groom to place on her wedding finger during the ceremony.
What is the plural of maid of honor?
The masculine of maid of honor is called the Best Man. The best man takes care of all of the grooms needs during the planning and operation of the wedding.
Where does the best man sit for wedding breakfast?
The best man sits on the other side of the groom (the bride on the other side and her maid of honor next to her) when having a wedding breakfast.
At a same-sex wedding are there two best men or two maids of honor or one of each?
There is no set standard. Each couple can organize the wedding party as they see fit. One rule of thumb, however, is that a woman can be best man, but the title should be altered to "best woman" or something similar. Also, a man can be a maid of honor, but that title should be changed to "man of honor" or something similar.
When the maid of honor lives far away?
The bride asks the her best friend to be Maid of Honor (which is an honor) and the Bridesmaids are her other friends. If you cannot travel to the wedding for reasons of your own then you should let the bride know immediately by phoning her. This will give her a chance to choose someone else. If you have decided to go to your friends wedding and be her Matron of Honor then you should try to spend at least 5 days (including the wedding day) so you can help her. Maids of Honor are like 'Maids in waiting' and they are there to help the bride get through her wedding day and tend to her needs.
Why do the bride and groom have a best man and a maid of honor?
More than anything else, the reason for having a best man and a maid of honor is to show a sign of distinction to the people you are closest and would like to stand beside on your wedding day. Most commonly, these will be the people that sign off as the witnesses to your wedding.
