MOB speech

omaopa715

Do I give a speech?  At the bridal shower, at the rehearsal dinner,  or at the wedding?
I know this is up to us, put what is typical?

hboo2011

I have been to about 15 weddings, and just shy of that in showers, and two rehearsal dinners. Never once have I heard the Mother of the Bride give a speech.

vicki0508

I don't think it's required for you to give any speeches.  If you are hosting the shower, it might be nice to thank everyone for coming, but a long written out speech is unnecessary.

AutumnFair

Like PP said, I've been in and to many weddings and showers, never have I heard the MOB make a speech. 

tlopes07

I've never heard a MOB give a speech.  Howeer, if you would like to say something I think the RD would be a great time since it's more intimate.

MairePoppy

I have never heard the MOB give a speech at any of those events, either. I have heard the bride and groom toast their parents, though, and thought that was very sweet.

gailpete

Generally the MOB doesn't give a speech.  If the bride's parents are hosting the reception, the FOB may give a speech welcoming everyone and thanking them for coming.  If there is no FOB in the picture, then that may fall to the MOB.  However, other than that, I can't think of an instance where a MOB is required to give a speech.

em01092

My grandma (mother figure, MOB for all wedding purposes) is blessing the meal before we eat dinner. She isn't a big talker, but that is something I knew she'd love to do. 

FILs will probably say something at the RD, since they are hosting, and the Best Man and MOH might toast at the reception. 

scooterpie7

My mother will be speaking briefly, as she did at my sister's wedding. If you'd like to, I say go for it. Traditionally, only the FOB, Groom and Best Man speak, but that harks back to a time of women being seen and not heard in social occasions, so I think do what suits your family.