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Rehearsal toasts... what to say?

So, I'm trying to figure out my thank you toasts to everyone at the rehearsal dinner and I was wondering... should I toast each bridesmaid individually or just the maid of honor and then something to all three of the other bridesmaids?

My MOH and one other bridesmaid helped throw all the parties and went to all the dress fittings with me.
The other two bridesmaids live out of state.  One is a high school friend and the other is my cousin but I don't see them very often.  I'm afraid of saying too much about all the help my in town bridesmaids did and then making the out of town bridesmaids feel badly because I'll have less to say other than thank you so much for being a part of our special day.  But, I don't want the bridesmaid who helped me a lot to feel left out because I didn't toast her individually.  

Edit:  Also, I was planning on thanking the readers, gift bearers, ring bearer etc as well as all of the wedding party and my parents.  Is this too many people to toast to or is this normal?  

Re: Rehearsal toasts... what to say?

  • edited December 2011
    I would say thank you to everyone just general and mention all the help they all have given you in emtional support through planning the wedding. I would also thank everyone at the rehersal since these people are usually the closest to you for being there for this special event and all their assistance.  From my experience the main speech comes from the father of the groom at the rehersal dinner since tradionally the groom's side throws the rehersal dinner.  Just like at the wedding the Bride's father gives a speech. 
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  • Theresa626Theresa626 member
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    edited December 2011
    His dad hasn't said anything about giving a speech and I thought it'd be nice to formally thank everyone before giving them their gifts.
  • edited December 2011
    that would be nice, and it is possible that he doesn't know traditionally the father gives one. He is not required to.
  • jmucheech21jmucheech21 member
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    edited December 2011
    It is entirely possible that he doesn't know, because I have to be honest, I had no idea!!  I have never been to a RD where anyone other than the couple gave a speech.. and I have never been to a wedding that any of the parents gave a speech!!!  I think NJ must do things way different or something, because my traditions are all different!!  Haha
  • edited December 2011
    I think whoever hosts gives a speech. For me, DH parents hosted the rehearsal dinner so his dad gave a speech and then we gave out the presents to everyone. At the wedding my dad gave a welcome toast before dinner was served since he was hosting, but if the bride and groom were hosting they should give the toast. It is whoever that is hosting that should thank everyone for coming.
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