Who Will Give a Speech at Your Wedding?

While it is one of the biggest events of your life, it's an important one for people close to you as well. They have a lot to say to you and a myriad of emotions to express. Give them a chance to do that arranging for wedding speeches at one of the pre-wedding ceremonies or reception. This will make them feel like a part of the wedding even more. Though it's better to personally receive these messages, some should be given a proper stage. So who all should give a speech at your wedding celebrations?

Parents

Both sets of parents or the parents from either the bride or groom’s side take the initiative to welcome guests and talk about the couple. Speeches are especially popular during the pre-wedding parties such as the sangeet or the engagement ceremony. Parents really do know their kids and have priceless stories to share and it’s a great idea to ask them to prepare short speeches if they’re comfortable and up for the challenge.

Siblings

If either of you have siblings, you can ask them to add a fun element to the celebrations and raise a toast at the cocktail party. Or at any of the pre-wedding parties and even the reception can work, if it’s an intimate gathering. The idea is to let your loved ones join in and interact with the guests by sharing precious anecdotes and ensuring that the events aren’t dull, boring or predictable. Plus it gives your loved ones a chance to share their thoughts with you on your big day, sending good vibes and luck on your new beginning. It also serves as great ice-breaker and allows people to get comfortable in what can otherwise feel like a very formal affair.

You and your spouse

You can write your speeches and read them out for each other. You can even talk together as a couple, welcoming your guests and sharing your thoughts before the big day. It’s a lovely way to thank your guests for being with you on such an important day. Sharing something like details from the proposal or the first date or even funny anecdotes about how you met will make everything feel a lot more personal and special. You can rehearse beforehand and choose a time slot when you know there aren’t too many formal ceremonies planned.

Friends

If you and your better half studied in college together or have mutual friends, why not ask them to share a little at the wedding parties? This can be unbelievably fun and lead to lots of laughter and cheer. Do give them a heads-up and allow them to prepare especially if they tend to get nervous at the thought of speaking at public gatherings. You can always make it less intimidating by including it at the dinner party or a more private event instead of the bigger parties.

It will be a wise move to inform the people you want to be giving a speech at your wedding. This will give them ample time to prepare and hence come up with a moving speech(or a hilarious one, as per their taste). Give them the option of opting out if they're not comfortable in speaking in front of an audience. You wouldn't want to force a loved one into doing something they don't want to. Keep all channels of communication open.

Add this task to your online wedding checklist and proceed with an organised wedding plan.