Traditionally, the groom's wedding thank you speech concludes with a toast to the bridesmaids.

And the Best Man responds to that toast on their behalf.

But what if there are no bridesmaids at the wedding?

As an alternative to the groom's toast to the bridesmaids, the Best Man could propose a wedding toast to someone else.

It's not unusual for someone to make a major contribution to the wedding preparations. It could be any one of a number of things including the decorations, flower arrangement, music, singing, food, or organizing of events.

The Best Man could publicly acknowledge and thank the person who made the noteworthy contribution.

Specifically mention in the tribute what was contributed and how it affected the wedding so the wedding guests can appreciate its significance.

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Wedding toasts are usually made at the end of the wedding speech although they do not have to be preceded by a long speech.

Wedding toasts at the wedding reception can be made to a number of people: the bride, the groom, the bride and groom together, the bride and groom and their children, the bridesmaids, the bride’s parents, the groom’s parents, the bride’s grandparents, the wedding guests, and absent friends or loved ones.

The Father of the Bride’s wedding speech, for example, typically finishes with a toast to the bride and groom.

The groom’s wedding thank you speech ends with a toast to the bridesmaids.

A toast can also be made to acknowledge or recognize someone's special contribution to the event - including a toast to the hosts of the wedding reception.

Although not mandatory, wedding toasts are a time-honored tradition that can be a meaningful part of any wedding event.

The Groom’s Wedding Thank You Speech Guide and The Bride’s Wedding Thank You Speech Guide include those people to thank in your wedding speech as well as special toasts that you can propose. Request your copy right now by clicking the appropriate link above.

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