To state the obvious, there are either two brides or two grooms so the number of speeches needs to be considered.
There are no rules to be broken here in terms of etiquette so you decide on who would speak - think about who is closest to you, who are the best speakers and take into consideration who would want to speak
This speech should be heartfelt and will detail how beautiful his Bride is and perhaps how they met. So things a groom should mention:
The Groom is expected to thank his family and his Bride's family for all their support during the wedding (though it is a little vulgar to mention money outright!)
You should mention your gratitude at the support and love you have received throughout your life from your parents and for any gifts you and your new wife have received
The Father of the Bride is usually very nervous and emotional on the day and it is often this speech that is the most moving. Here are some pointers for the Father of the Bride:
Recount past moments of the Bride from an early age
Mention the joy she has given you and her mother
Mention any mildly amusing anecdotes on her life from childhood, through the school years, marking any notable achievements that made you and her mother happy and proud
Speeches for many are either a highlight or the lowlight of a wedding. The rules on speeches are keep it short, keep it relevant, keep it clean and keep it sincere. Particularly for the Best Man it has to be remembered that it is not a talent show and he does not need to be the funniest comedian ever; better to be sincere and moderately humorous, than perhaps causing offense or embarrassment!
