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June 2012 Weddings
littleluckypenny
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"Open Mic" at the reception?
I asked my dad if he was planning on saying a few words at the reception, and he replied with "of course". I explained to him I wanted to make sure because when I meet my DJ in a few weeks, want to give him a "pre-approved" list of people who might give a speech at the reception. My dad thought this was very strange, because every wedding he's went to has been the "if ANYONE would like to say a few words, here's the mic" type of wedding.
To me, that type of open mic tends to get long-winded and boring, and you run the risk of handing the mic over to drunk uncle Jeffrey, pervy/inappropriate cousin Bob, or someone like that.
How are you ladies handling your speeches/toasts?
To me, that type of open mic tends to get long-winded and boring, and you run the risk of handing the mic over to drunk uncle Jeffrey, pervy/inappropriate cousin Bob, or someone like that.
How are you ladies handling your speeches/toasts?
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Re: "Open Mic" at the reception?
no open mic for us. not quite for that reason, but to prevent rambling. if someone really REALLY wants to say something, we'll let them, but other than that, no.
[QUOTE]I asked my dad if he was planning on saying a few words at the reception, and he replied with "of course". I explained to him I wanted to make sure because when I meet my DJ in a few weeks, want to give him a "pre-approved" list of people who might give a speech at the reception. My dad thought this was very strange, because every wedding he's went to has been the "if ANYONE would like to say a few words, here's the mic" type of wedding. To me, that type of open mic tends to get long-winded and boring, and <strong>you run the risk of handing the mic over to drunk uncle Jeffrey, pervy/inappropriate cousin Bob, or someone like that.</strong> How are you ladies handling your speeches/toasts?
Posted by littleluckypenny[/QUOTE]
LMAO at this!
I wouldn't do it either; sorry. It seems like that would open a big old can of worms that allows people to spew whatever is on their minds at the moment. When would the mic be open anyway? During the toasts? During the dancing? Would anyone just be ok to grab a mic when the feeling strikes?
I can really see nothing good coming from this - even the people giving toasts have a time max.
[QUOTE]In Response to "Open Mic" at the reception? : LMAO at this! I wouldn't do it either; sorry. It seems like that would open a big old can of worms that allows people to spew whatever is on their minds at the moment. <strong>When would the mic be open anyway?</strong> During the toasts? During the dancing? Would anyone just be ok to grab a mic when the feeling strikes? I can really see nothing good coming from this - even the people giving toasts have a time max.
Posted by melntaitt[/QUOTE]
I always aim for the laughter ;)
The weddings I've been to have been an open toast concept, where pretty much anyone can toast at that point of the reception. I've seen where some people won't shut up, lame jokes, slurred speech (having a little too much fun), and I've also seen where toasting took up the ENTIRE reception. Yep, we sat through a 2.5 hour reception that was nothing but toasts. I was in the WP, so I couldn't exactly bolt for the door.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: "Open Mic" at the reception? : I always aim for the laughter ;) The weddings I've been to have been an open toast concept, where pretty much anyone can toast at that point of the reception. I've seen where some people won't shut up, lame jokes, slurred speech (having a little too much fun), and I've also seen where toasting took up the ENTIRE reception. Yep, <strong>we sat through a 2.5 hour reception that was nothing but toasts</strong>. I was in the WP, so I couldn't exactly bolt for the door.
Posted by littleluckypenny[/QUOTE]
I.Would.Cry.
Ugh stupid TK mobile. TWO to THREE speeches.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: "Open Mic" at the reception? : I.Would.Cry.
Posted by melntaitt[/QUOTE]
LMAO!
At first it was fine, because I like listening to all the stories, but after awhile I was uber bored, but sat with a smile because I was at the head table. Then the last person said, "thanks for coming", and everyone started to head out. I was like, WTF? I sat through so many people talking and I don't even get to dance? Nice.
My FSIL has asked FI for a 15 second surprise speech at the reception to give us something (NO idea what) but after we discussed it (NO surprises here, lady) he's going to try to convince her to do it at the rehearsal dinner instead. After what happened at the bridal shower, I think it'll be more appropriate/less embarrassing to be only in front of the WP and immediate family...
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