my OH is not doing a speech is anyone elses OH not also?

I'm afraid your H2B is wrong! Grooms usually make a speech, along with the Father of the Bride and the Best Man.

Whether or not he does one is up to him though. My H2B will be making one. I'm sure there are grooms out there who are nervous and/or shy so don't do them. If he falls into this category, I think it would be really nice if you did one to give thanks to those you need to.

Yeah, I think the groom normally makes a speech. If my h2b didn't want to make a speech then I'd do it instead - I think it's only polite that one of the bride or groom should stand up and say something. After all, all the guests have made the effort to come and see you both get married

My OH is dreading doing speech. However, tell your OH that it is the shortest one and not a speech as such, just a list a thank yous

My OH is saying he doesn't want to make a speech and neither does his best man. They're both a bit pathetic IMO! I'm keeping very calm about it and playing along because I know that when they've both had a drink they'll get up and make one. I don't think the guests will let them get away with not having one. If you can keep a cool head and do a bit of reverse psychology on your OH he'll make one, I'm sure.

Yes most definatly!

I don't think a wedding would be the same if the Groom didn;t make a speech!

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Thankyou for all replys ill keep woirking on him lol, if not thn guess ill just have to do it....lol x

God, men eh? MY OH has had do practically nothing for this wedding (apart from pay for it he he he!) and he's stressing about doing a 5 minute speech in front of his closest friends and family! Don't even get me started on our BM, he said he wasn't even going to come and one stage. If they refuse to do it on the day I'll just get up on the day and do a speech myself. Starting with 'Due to the two little boys in the corner being total loser scaredy cats, I have to thank you all for coming.'

aw he has to! He had to do the "on behalf of my wife and I..."!!! My OH is definately doing a speach. I didn't have to ask him even!

I just keep telling my OH what he has to say, just hope he finally comes round b4 the big day and decide to do it, we have a year to get there lol, but am so pleased im not the only one hvin this trouble lol,

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My OH is also absolutely terrified at the prospect of making a speech. But as much as i would be a little disappointed if he didn't do a little one i won't force the issue. I wouldn't want they day to be ruined for him with him panicking at the forthcoming speech. My dad will do one and so will the BM so i am not too worried.

Aww what a shame, the groom (and bestman) must do a speech!!! Mine spoke for agessssss to the point where i piped up 'have you not finished yet???!' and the best man spoke for a while too. We ran out of time for me to say mine but aas that was a surprise it didnt matter....

he must do a speech to say thank you, and to say how gorgeous you are. It really is rude not to.

Mr T dreaded doing his speech and bless him was shaking thoughout it.

He wrote it the morning of the wedding and it was no longer than about 2 mins...saying how fabulous I looked (of course) and then thanking everyone for coming, mums/dads and restaurant etc.

Easy

I think T is quite looking forward to his speech, I know he's started to think about it recently, more so about what kind of jokes he's going to make, as he really doesn't want to be cheesy or cliche!

I know the best man is quite nervous though, I'm sure he will be fine.

I can't wait for my dad's speech, he's really good at things like that, I'm sure it will be hilarious!

My dad only said a few words, he didnt think he had a right to say anything at all as mum brought us up and he had no witty tales to tell about me... but he thanked everyone for coming along which was nice.

Tell him 'no speech, no me walking down the aisle, im too nervous!' lol