{"id":69594,"date":"2020-07-20T08:40:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T12:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=69594"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:18:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:18:00","slug":"how-to-structure-your-thank-you-speech-without-leaving-anyone-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-structure-your-thank-you-speech-without-leaving-anyone-out","title":{"rendered":"How to Structure Your “Thank You” Speech Without Leaving Anyone Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

After you\u2019ve said \u2018I do\u2019 and dinner is underway, you may think that you have no more responsibilities for the day \u2013 BUT (!) there is one major thing you can\u2019t forget. The “thank you” speech.<\/p>

You and your partner will deliver the last speech of the evening wherein you say thank you to everyone for being there to celebrate with you. This speech is very important because you want to make sure that you don\u2019t leave anyone out. Pro tip – don\u2019t drink too much before you deliver your speech.<\/p>

Here are some basic guidelines of what you should include, and who needs to be thanked so you don\u2019t forget anyone!<\/p>

Say Hello<\/h2>

Say hello and welcome and give a little love to your partner, share a bit of your love story and add some fun anecdotes about how you made it down the aisle.<\/p>

Thank Your Vendors<\/h2>

Start with your vendors, and thank them by name for their contributions to your wedding day. This doesn\u2019t need to be long winded, simply acknowledge them and say thank you.<\/p>

Thank Your Guests<\/h2>

It is super important that you thank your guests for coming and helping you celebrate. Not only have they given up a day to be at your wedding, they have likely given you a gift as well. Do your best to make sure that each of your guests feel welcome and appreciated. FYI: Make sure you take time during dinner to visit each table and say hi as well!<\/p>

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Thank Your MC<\/h2>

Your MC might have one of the hardest jobs of the night, and one of the most thankless. People underestimate how much effort goes into being an MC, planning the speech, keeping the flow going and finding the right balance between funny and subtle. Be sure to get a big round of applause going for your MC and don\u2019t forget to give them a gift.<\/p>

Thank Your Bridal Party<\/h2>

They have been there for your from engagement, to \u2018I do\u2019 and likely for many years before that. Now is the time to thank each of them individually and let them know that their contribution to your wedding means the world.<\/p>

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Thank Your MOH\/BM:<\/h2>

Always thank your Maid of Honour or Best Man last out of the bridal party. They have put in the most work and are likely your closest friend. Share how much their friendship means to you and what a pillar of strength they have been for you.<\/p>

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