Who is supposed to speak at a rehearsal dinner?

Traditionally, the groom’s family pays for the rehearsal dinner—though this is becoming less and less common—so the groom’s father would be first to speak, followed by the bride’s father. These days, though, nearly half of couples are paying for their own wedding events so none of these rules may apply.

Do you toast at rehearsal dinner?

Whoever is hosting the rehearsal dinner typically makes the first toast during the main course. Often times it is the groom’s parents that host the rehearsal dinner and then their toast would be met by a return toast from the father of the bride. Wedding party attendants and other guest are welcome to give a toast.

How many speeches do you have at a rehearsal dinner?

As the groom, you should give two speeches, one at the rehearsal dinner and one at the reception. These two speeches will have two different themes for two different audiences.

What happens if you Cheers without eye contact?

Making eye contact while toasting is considered polite in many countries and the penalties for deviating from this practice can be severe. A commonly held superstition in France and Germany is that you’ll suffer through seven years of ‘bad sex’ if you break eye contact during a toast.

Which hand should you toast with?

As a visitor, you are likely to be toasted by every person at the table. The toast is to welcome you. Hold the glass in your right hand and place your left hand under it. Hold the glass up to toast and then hold it up again after drinking the toast.

Does mother of the groom make a toast?

The mother of the groom can give a speech or just a toast at the rehearsal dinner, as she is one of the hosts of the event. There are some details that a speech should include, such as special memories, stories about the couple, and of course, the toast.

Who gives the wedding toast at the rehearsal dinner?

Often times it is the groom’s parents that host the rehearsal dinner and then their toast would be met by a return toast from the father of the bride. Best Man and Maid of Honor typically only give a toast at the wedding reception. However, it is not unusual for them to want to toast at both the dinner and the reception.

Does everyone know who is at the rehearsal dinner?

While most people present at the dinner may know you, not everyone will. Be sensitive to your audience. Children will be in attendance at the rehearsal dinner and toasts should be appropriate for all wedding guests to hear. Practice makes perfect.

What is the difference between a rehearsal dinner and a wedding reception?

Unlike the wedding reception, toasts at the rehearsal dinner tend to be more spontaneous. The opening toast by the host begins during the main course and all other toasts are done between courses to fill the void between meals. Whoever is hosting the rehearsal dinner typically makes the first toast during the main course.

What to say in a wedding rehearsal speech?

Wedding Rehearsal Speeches Toasts 1 A people so rare, two hearts so pure, two spirits uniting to become one forever. 2 A toast to the wittiest, to the prettiest, and the truest of all who are true. 3 A toast to my sweetheart, bottle, and forever friend. 4 I don’t need to regale you with the awesomeness that’s Juliet.