Getty When it comes to writing wedding speeches Jacqueline Whitmore has a ... "Speeches follow a set order with the best man, maid of honor and parents of the couple speaking before other guests ...

We outline traditional and modern approaches so you can choose the flow that works best for you. When you think about it, wedding speeches are to the reception what vows are to the ceremony.

Or perhaps a biological parent who has been absent for years but suddenly wants the mic. Preparation is essential in these situations. Providing guests with rotten tomatoes in their wedding favor bag ...

Incredibly, these speeches are more important than your kid who doesn’t even know they’re at a wedding!” a third comment began. “The brazenness of some parents to use their kids as excuses ...