How long each wedding speech should be
Spoken at a wedding pace, about 130 words a minute with pauses and laughs.
| Speech | Time | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Best Man | 3 to 5 min | 390 to 650 |
| Maid or Matron of Honor | 3 to 5 min | 390 to 650 |
| Father of the Bride | 3 to 4 min | 390 to 520 |
| Mother of the Bride | 2½ to 4 min | 330 to 520 |
| Parent of the Groom | 2½ to 4 min | 330 to 520 |
| The Couple (Thank-You Speech) | 2 to 3 min | 260 to 390 |
| Sibling | 1½ to 3 min | 200 to 390 |
| Friend or Other Guest | 1½ to 3 min | 200 to 390 |
All the toasts together: under 20 minutes. Three or four speakers, plus a minute between each for applause and the walk to the microphone, lands about there.
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