Wedding Speech Etiquette

Q: Is there any etiquette or tradition to the order in which speeches are given at the reception?

A: Speeches can happen at any time during the evening, and in any order at all. The following people "generally" give speeches at the wedding:

• maid of honour
• best man
• siblings (optional)
• mother of the bride
• father of the bride
• bride and groom

It's not mandatory for the bride and groom to say something about one another, but I have noticed that it's a real tear-jerker and is a very nice touch to each wedding, so I'd recommend that you at least consider doing it.