If you're planning your wedding in 2011, this multi-part blog series will help with ideas and tips for your big day, especially from a photography perspective!
The speeches are very much looked forward to at a wedding; it's a point in the day when everyone can enjoy a little humour and of course plenty of emotion.
Capturing people's reactions to the speeches are a crucial part of the story of your wedding album, and will evoke some of the strongest memories of the day.
It's also a great way to add a little visual humour to your wedding storybook!
A toastmaster or the best man will sometimes introduce each speech on behalf of the wedding party. Traditionally the father of the bride speaks first, thanking the guests for attending the wedding and welcoming his new son-in-law to the family. He will also acknowledge the support of the groom's parents and may toast them. The bride's father may also tell an amusing or heartwarming anecdote about his daughter or offer advice on married life. Finally, he proposes a toast to the bride and groom.
The groom's speech is historically more serious than the best man's, and should include plenty of complimentary references to his new wife! He will echo the brides's father's thanks to the guests and to both sets of parents. The groom is usually expected to raise a toast to the bridesmaids and thank his ushers and best man.
The best man (and it is becoming increasingly more prevalent to have more than one!) also thanks the bridesmaids and toasts the bride and groom. His speech is often the most humorous but should be lighthearted and not humiliate or embarrass anyone. The best man may also read cards from friends and family unable to attend, and thank the staff at the venue.
It is not unusual, especially in recent years, for other members of the wedding party, or even guests, to say a few words before the cutting of the cake. (As a general rule of etiquette, brides wishing to address their guests should speak after the groom and before the best man.)
During the speeches guests are more relaxed and will be laughing and smiling naturally. There is also a great deal of heartfelt emotion to be captured and it's a brilliant opportunity for candid pictures. At this point of the day I usually switch to a fast zoom lens so that I can stay well out of the way and let the guests forget there's a camera in the room, and of course it's best not to distract those making speeches as they'll probably be nervous enough!
The best man (and it is becoming increasingly more prevalent to have more than one!) also thanks the bridesmaids and toasts the bride and groom. His speech is often the most humorous but should be lighthearted and not humiliate or embarrass anyone. The best man may also read cards from friends and family unable to attend, and thank the staff at the venue.
It is not unusual, especially in recent years, for other members of the wedding party, or even guests, to say a few words before the cutting of the cake. (As a general rule of etiquette, brides wishing to address their guests should speak after the groom and before the best man.)During the speeches guests are more relaxed and will be laughing and smiling naturally. There is also a great deal of heartfelt emotion to be captured and it's a brilliant opportunity for candid pictures. At this point of the day I usually switch to a fast zoom lens so that I can stay well out of the way and let the guests forget there's a camera in the room, and of course it's best not to distract those making speeches as they'll probably be nervous enough!
If you would like to discuss your wedding plans, please give the studio a call on 01341 28 11 93 or e-mail weddings@sallymarie.co.uk.
COMING UP NEXT: Wedding Photography Blog Series - Part 10: The Big Day (Cake Cutting and First Dance)
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