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rachel801231rachel801231
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My MOH just text me asking me if she has to write a speech.  She is not a person to talk in front of crowds.  Is it okay for just the Best man to give a speech or should she at least muster up a few words to say?  I don't want to make her feel uncomfortable.  Or should I ask one of the other brides maids to say something?
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  • jbrook12jbrook12
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    I don't think that she need to make a speech. If she isn't comfortable talking in front of people I wouldn't push the issue. If one of your BM wants to say something that will be fine as well. But I don't think anyone has to give a speech.
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  • rachel801231rachel801231
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    That's what I was thinking.  I definitely don't want her to feel uncomfortable.  On the other hand.  Her and I have been friends for literally 31 years.  We were born three days apart and in the hospital at the same time.  I am secretly hoping she would say at least a little something, but again, I would never make her do it or even let her know I wanted her to.
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  • cmac3504cmac3504
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    I think you should tell her that you'd love for her to say a few words, as your best friend of so many years, but you certainly understand if she'd be uncomfortable.

    I just went to a wedding in September where the BM and brother of the bride spoke (not the MOH).  I think that's fair game too... you could always offer up the idea to another person who is really close to you that might feel more comfortable to speak (and honored that you asked).
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  • bethmerchantbethmerchant member
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    Our BM is the only one giving a toast because my 8 year old daughter is my MOH. I thought about having my brother or SIL do one, but chucked the idea. More time to dance with less toasts :)
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  • lisa&seanlisa&sean
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    My MOH is the same way! I am not doing any interruptions to the reception aka no toasts, no garter toss, no bouquet toss. Everyone is coming to the rehearsal dinner so I told everyone if anyone wanted to say anything they could there and nothing was mandatory!
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  • ralbroralbro member
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    There is no reason both the MOH (or BM) and the best man need to make speeches. We are in a similar situation with FI's brother. He is not comfortable speaking in public. So FI asked one of his other GM to speak and it was all good. :-) Other than the dances, these are the only other "interruptions" we have during the reception. We're actually making our entrance, eating, then doing dances and speeches. :-) But again, speeches are certainly not required! Lots of people are scared to speak in public and it's a big occassion!
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