#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 20th September 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we are talking about wedding speeches #weddingplanning #UKWedLunch
WHY: to thank guests, attendants and family; to remember absent friends; to toast to good health; & to intro couple to their new family #UKWedLunch
WHO: traditionally wedding speeches are by the father of the bride, groom, best man and then others #UKWedLunch
WHAT: toast to the couple (by father of bride), toast to the bridesmaids (by groom), messages (read by best man) #UKWedLunch
WHEN: traditionally speeches end the formalities of the wedding breakfast after everyone has finished eating before the party #UKWedLunch
HOW LONG: Depending on how many speeches you’re having, aim for between 5-8 mins for a good speech #UKWedLunch
ALTERNATIVES: video or slide show; audience participation; poem; song; open mic; sand ceremony; quiz #UKWedLunch
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