I want to thank my parents at reception

norcalbridetobe

I'd like to say something during the reception to thank everyone for coming. I would also like to say thank you to my mom and dad for helping with the wedding costs, but I don't want to mention money. I was thinking of saying thank you to my mother and father because without them, we could not have had such a beautiful wedding at such a beautiful location, or something to that effect. I will also thank my groom's mother for helping with the flowers (if she does). Does it sound rude to thank my parents and then thank his parents for something so small? They are not really helping with the wedding, but I do want to acknowledge my parents because they are helping a lot. And if I do say something, should this be directly after the toasts?

MyNameIsNot

It's fine to thank them, but I think you should thank each sets of parents for their help with the wedding and for everything they've done for you though your lives.  I don't think it's right to be so specific.  Your parents know what they did, and your guests don't need to know who paid for what. 

Typically, I've seen this done at the RD with a gift.