There will be about 35 people at our rehearsal dinner. My future father-in-law will be giving a brief welcome/toast to kick off the rehearsal dinner. No other speeches are planned as of yet (the rehearsal is 9 days away) Are the bride and groom expected to say something? If so, what? I will already be thanking my bridal party and mother at a spa luncheon the following day and presenting them with their gifts then.