It is required for the bride to make a toast at the reception and/or the rehersal dinner?

Question

just curious?

Answer 1

I thought it was the best man who made the toast.

Answer 2

my cousin didnt. not as far as i can remember.  

Answer 3

the speeches are made by brides father groom and best man, in the uk, the bride doesn't make a speech,and they usually toast the beauty of the bride, bridesmaids etc.  

Answer 4

No toast at the reception.

It isn't required, but it would be nice for you as well as your FI to say something at the rehearsal dinner, just to thank everyone for coming and being a part of your wedding at all. It doesn't have to be anything elaborate.  

Answer 5

no nothing is required, its Your wedding, you make it and stage it as You two want to, not like anyone else think or want...this is Your day...so You make the descisions

no one can require anything out of you, and dont let them tell you different, do what you yourself want, its your day to remember for life and only you know what can make it perfect for the two of you

Answer 6

nothing is "required".  it's your wedding...do what you want.

Answer 7

No. I have been to over 30 weddings and never heard the bride speak even once.  

Answer 8

no. neither me nor my hubby made a toast at ours. i've actually never been to a rehearsal dinner where the bride or groom made a toast.

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

Old rules: no.

New rules: if she wishes to. If she does not want her husband to speak for her.

Answer 11

A Lot Of The Time The Bride & Groom Just Get Up & Thank People For Coming & Thank Whoever Helped Them.

Answer 12

Traditionally speaking, no. The groom makes a toast at the rehearsal dinner, and the best man and maid of honor toast at the wedding...but the bride doesn't have to say anything. I guess that's the reward we get for all of those long hours of planning....and paying for the shindig. :)

Answer 13

No.

The only required toast is at the wedding reception and it's by the best man. Everything else is strictly optional.

I'm not in favor of the bride or groom making toasts. The wedding day is about them and their marriage; all toasts should be made in their honor.

Hope this is helpful.

Answer 14

I haven't heard of the bride being required to toast. I though that was a groom/ and  or best man thing. But it's your wedding, do what you want.

Answer 15

I did neither (I'm using my husband's account, so I am female even though it says Matthew) - I didn't even consider doing either (I probably would have passed out or something if I had to talk in front of all those people!).  I've been to many weddings and have only been to 1 when the bride gave a little "speech" (it wasn't a toast, just a thank you for being part of our day thing at the church)....I've also been in several weddings and never had the bride give a toast at the rehearsal dinner.  If it is something you don't mind doing than by all means it would not be strange to do; but it is definitely not necessary to do.