Speeches!

AprylM

Are any of you ladies planning on doing a speech? My FI thinks I should, I just dont want to, its not that I have problems speaking in public, I just dont want to have the hassle of thinking about it, writing it, that slight nervousness you get before you do it. I just want to sit back and enjoy the reception. I also have a friend, I was her bridesmaid and did a speech at her wedding, We had been friends since we were 13 so I had ALOT of dirt on her. but I have tact and know what is funny and harmless and what is embarrassing and inappropriate.She on the other hand is DOES NOT. She is not my bridesmaid (my sister is) and she says she is going to do a speech anyone. Im acutally cringing at the thought of what she could/might say. ARGHHH - what do I do?

sucrets4

You should chill out.  You have a year and a half.

AprylM

LOL - yeah I know.........But you dont know her!

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

Put the speeches in the program? Only give the microphone to the people who are scheduled to give speeches?I sort of want to do one, but we'll see.

kate51485

Wait so are you worried about your friend or your sister?

AprylM

Did you do a speech?

sucrets4

#1 - we didn't, we just went around thanking everyone individually.  If you choose to say something, it shouldn't be long - just thank everyone for coming and tell them how happy you are that they could spend such a special day with you.  Or something like that.#2 - tell the DJ not to give her the mic.

AprylM

Oh microphones are a good idea, My friend, my sister will be all soppy knowing her.  

tlv204

I gave a mini speech, just because the only other one we had was the best man and I wanted to say a little more. I didn't write anything, I just stood up and said "I'm so glad everyone could be here, we wouldn't be the people we are today without each and every one of you.  This is why we could never elope (a few laughs here), I enjoy being surrounded by family and friends too much. Thanks for coming and have a great time!" or something like that.  I just wung it.

carrieoz_76

1. You don't have to do a speech, but you can if you want.  Just thank ppl for being there and supporting you, if you do.  I'm the more chatty between FI and I, so I'll probably say most of our thank yous. 2. Some of my favorite memories are friends' speeches at other friends' weddings.  I'd probably lean towards letting her say her piece just because of that.  You could really structure the speeches to cut that out, I suppose, but if she really wants to say something, she'll probably just get up there and say it.

Stacey2113

My husband and I both gave speeches.  Neither planned, just spoke from the heart about how grateful we were (but our guests all traveled to a different state to be with us).  I think people appreciated it.  I wouldn't plan on doing one or not - just go with the flow on your day.