Groom

• Thank the guests for attending.
• Thank the bride’s parents for allowing him to take their daughter’s hand in marriage
• Give thanks to his own parents, for all the happy years together
• Thank the bridal attendants and helpers
• Thank everybody for the kind wishes, cards and lovely presents
• Say some nice words about the bride (pass mic to her)

Bride – can follow with one that expresses her thanks and appreciation or similar to the groom’s.

• Thank the guests for attending.
• Thank the groom’s parents for raising a man for her
• Give thanks to her own parents, for all the care and grooming of the years
• Thank everybody for the kind wishes, cards and lovely presents

Father of the Bride & Groom

• Thank the guests
• Welcome the groom’s parents, relatives of both families and friends
• Praise the bride’s appearance and relate about her family life
• Welcome the bride/groom into the family
• Give words of wisdom and good wishes to the couple
• Propose a toast to the bride and groom

Best man –The best man’s speech is last. It should be funny, but it should not be an extension of the stag night and it will be better received by the family audience. He should:

• Compliment the bride and groom and give good wishes for their future together
• Thank the groom for asking you to be best man
• Relate funny stories about the groom, nothing too rude and no mention of previous lady friends
• Read out a few cards, probably from absent relatives or close friends
• Propose a toast to the couple.