What will they speak about?

The Father of the Bride

The Father of the Bride's speech often includes:

• A welcome to the Groom's parents, the relatives of both families, and friends.
  
• Praise for the Bride's beautiful presentation, and stories about her family life.
  
• Welcoming the Groom into the family.
  
• Words of wisdom and good wishes to the couple.
  
• A toast to the Bride and Groom.
  
• Thanks to anyone who has especially helped with the wedding and reception.
  
• If you're not using an MC, the Father of the Bride should introduce the Groom.
  

The Groom

The Groom's speech often includes:

• Thanks to the Bride's parents for allowing him to take their daughter's hand in marriage.
  
• Thanks to his own parents, for all the happy years together.
  
• Thanks to anybody who has contributed to the wedding and reception.
  
• Praise for the Bride.
  
• Thanks and a toast to the Bridesmaids.
  
• Thanks to the flowergirls, pageboys, ring bearers, ushers, and groomsmen.
  
• Thanks for the Best Man  - possibly say a few words about him.
  
• To thank everybody for the kind wishes, cards and lovely presents.
  
• If you're not using an MC, the Groom should introduce the Best Man.

The Best Man

The Best Man's speech often includes:

• Compliments to the Bride and Groom.
  
• Thank to the Groom for the invitation to be his Best Man.
  
• Amusing stories about the Groom - but please remember your audience!
  
• Speak about the Bride and how lovely she looks.
  
• Thanks for the Bride on behalf of the Bridesmaids, flowergirls, page boys and ringbearers
  
• Reading out of a few cards, possibly from absent relatives or close friends.
  
• Introduction of the next item, if no MC.