The order in which you present the speeches is Father of the Bride, Groom then the Best Man. Sometimes, other people like to speak too, keep it to a minimum, you don't need 3 hours of speeches - and if the Bride want to make a speech, let her .... she is the Bride! She should speak either before or after the Groom depending on what her preference is.

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Speaking at a wedding is something that many of us have to do at some point... and in short, it can be terrifying! It doesn’t have to be though. Put in a little time and a little preparation, and it can actually be a very rewarding experience.

Writing a best man speech is especially hard if you don't know what is expected of you. If you have not attended many weddings, or have not really listened to the best man speeches given at weddings, you may be wondering what the point of best man speeches is.

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Wedding etiquette dictates that all men should keep their suit jackets on, until the Groom removes his jacket. It is helpful to any guests who may have their backs to the top table, for the Master of Ceremonies, or the Best Man to announce "Gentlemen, the Groom has removed his jacket".