Order of speeches
Speeches are an important focus for your wedding and, if nothing else, should
be included as a means of thanking all those who have helped make your day a
resounding success. The speeches come at the end of the wedding meal, and
each speech is usually followed by a toast.
The usual order in which wedding speeches are made is:
1. The bride's father, who proposes a toast to the bride and groom
2. The bridegroom, who proposes a toast to the bridesmaids
3. The best man, responding on behalf of the bridesmaids, who finishes his speech by reading out any messages, then makes a toast to the bride and groom
4. The bride's speech - not traditional, but a nice touch and many brides now choose to make one.
