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Wedding Speeches

  • 26-04-2022 4:58pm
    #1
    yourdeadwright
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,860 ✭✭✭✭


    Just wondering what people think is the best time to do it before or after the meal ?

    It'll just be the Best man & Groom speaking so it won't be a long drawn out either way ,



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  • #2
    amdublin
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    Do it after the meal imo. When you are starving and just want your dinner no one wants to hear speeches no matter how short/not long drawn out they are. After food I am in much better form to give my full attention



  • #3
    macvin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 716 ✭✭✭macvin


    At most events I am at (I do MC for a few sport clubs), the key speeches are during the desert.



  • #4
    Faith
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    After the main course, or after the starter if it’s substantial. But for the love of god, make sure people have enough to drink! Servers don’t tend to pour wine during speeches, and at the last wedding I was at, the one paltry glass of wine in front of me did not last long, especially given the speeches ran on for about an hour. Your guests aren’t going to be able to go to the bar or the loo easily, so whenever they happen, ensure your guests aren’t starving or running out of wine & water.

    Honestly, if I could get rid of one thing from weddings, it would be speeches that go on for more than 5 minutes per person.



  • #5
    SuperBowserWorld
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    Just email the speech to them.



  • #6
    yourdeadwright
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,860 ✭✭✭✭yourdeadwright


    I was planning for after the meal and i think ill stick to it,

    They'll be short just myself saying a thanks for coming and a few nice words about the missus & her ma. and then the best man for 5 to 10 minutes,

    I'm forever scared from a wedding where the bride spoke for well over 30 minutes, close to 45



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  • #7
    woodchuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,411 ✭✭✭✭woodchuck


    Check with your venue, I've heard that some are strict about when speeches are given so that it doesn't interrupt serving the food.

    If the speeches are short, doing them after orders are taken and before food comes out is fine. You don't want people sitting there starving, but likewise people giving the speeches can be nervous and might not be able to enjoy their meal until they have the speeches over with.

    Personally I don't like speeches during dessert. Dessert is the best part, let me enjoy it in peace 😂



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