Does a maid of honor have to give a speech?
On One Hand: The TraditionAccording to Bridesmaid101.com, among the traditional jobs of the maid of honor is to prepare a wedding toast that “focuses on the bride.” Themaidofhonorguide.com also states the maid of honor should expect to make a toast, either at the wedding reception or the rehearsal dinner. In some cases, the maid of honor will make a speech at a bridal shower or the bachelorette party, according to Bridesmaid101.com.On the Other: Speeches Are Not Always MandatoryAccording to many wedding websites, such as Thegroomguide.com, the best man, the groom or the fathers of the bride and groom make the traditional speeches at the wedding, not the maid of honor.
