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Grooms Speech??

melon_collie · 2010-03-17 10:16:10

I was just wondering if it is necessary for the groom to give a speech at the wedding reception? I'm getting married tomorrow and last nite someone was asking me about my speech??? I hadn't intended on giving any speech, but now I'm wondering should I? If so, who should I mention or thank? I'd be very grateful for any help.

17-03-2010 10:16am

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melon_collie

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I was just wondering if it is necessary for the groom to give a speech at the wedding reception? I'm getting married tomorrow and last nite someone was asking me about my speech??? I hadn't intended on giving any speech, but now I'm wondering should I? If so, who should I mention or thank? I'd be very grateful for any help.

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#2 17-03-2010 10:21am

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melon_collie wrote: »

I was just wondering if it is necessary for the groom to give a speech at the wedding reception? I'm getting married tomorrow and last nite someone was asking me about my speech??? I hadn't intended on giving any speech, but now I'm wondering should I? If so, who should I mention or thank? I'd be very grateful for any help.

Oh best of luck!

It is usual that the groom would give a speech, but don't worry, it's only a small speech to thank everyone, thank her parents for welcoming you into the family, thank your parents for their support, thank the bridesmaids and your groomsmen, and thank your beautiful wife for making you the happiest man on the planet! The best man will cover everything else.

It's only a few words and nothing at all to get worked up about.

Aw, hope everything goes well for you! I'm sure it will

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#3 17-03-2010 5:58pm

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Yep Deleted User has it pretty much spot on. Only thing I would add is that you should also thank people who have made a particular effort to bet there (the cousin who came from Australia or the grandfather who insisted on leaving hospital to be there). DOn't forget the bit about how beautiful your wife is. Nothing surer to make a bride cry (she'll cry either way, but one is good one means your honeymoon could be pretty miserable). Have a fab day tomorrow.

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