Pass the buck with your wedding speeches

I was at a wedding the other week where they decided to forget the formal speeches, mainly as they were unsure how long the guests could cope with some of the key members talking for hours!

Instead they had an open mic, hosted by the bestman where any guests could speak, tell a joke or a funny story - most were about the groom or wish the couple all the best. For this to work you don't need a room full of outgoing charcters but you do need to tell people that this is happenning. Guests can then think of their witty story or wish and be fully prepared for the day. It helps if you have some guaranteed speakers and have them dotted about the room.

Another note is to maybe think of having these speeches throughout the wedding breakfast rather than wait to the end when most people have enjoyed a glass of wine or two.

To add to the occassion you could have a prize for the best speech and all you have to do is sit back and enjoy, unless of course you want to join in!