The typical running order for wedding speeches is as follows:

Master of Ceremony:

The order of events is controlled by the MC. He will call for the guest’s attention and either introduce each speaker in turn or just the first speaker - The Bride's Father.

The Bride’s Father

Or close friend or relative of the bride’s family) speaks first.The bride's father will propose a toast to the newlywed couple. What he will speak about will depend on each situation, but he might include:

• How proud he is of his daughter
• A welcome to his new son-in-law and the groom’s parents
• Advice and well wishes to the couple
• proposing a toast to the couple at the end of his speech

The Groom

Traditionally speaks next. His speech could include:

• thanking the guests for their attendance
• thanking the bride’s parents for giving him their daughter in marriage
• complimenting the bride
• paying tribute to his own parents
• acknowledging the help with wedding arrangements given by his best man and other helpers
• proposing a toast to the bridesmaids, thanking them for their help and support at both the wedding and the reception

The Bride

May give a speech or say a few words now if she wishes to do so.

The Best Man

Officially, his duty is to reply on behalf of the bridesmaids, including:

• Thanking the groom for asking him to be Best Man at his wedding
• The appreciation of the bridesmaids already expressed during the groom's wedding speech
• An informal speech or story about the bride and groom

If there are to be other toasts or additional speeches to be made, they are done so now. The Master of Ceremony will then finalise the wedding speeches by encouraging the guests to enjoy the rest of the evening. If a meal is part of the reception plan, then the speeches are usually delivered between courses.