Should you do speeches at your wedding reception? Let's break it down ⬇️⁠ ⁠ Have you ever attended a wedding where the reception is lively and hyped, until someone goes up to give a speech? And then it feels like it's going on for twenty minutes...and everyone has zoned out because they don't get the personal jokes being made?⁠ ⁠ We've all been there!⁠ ⁠ Speeches can be one of the most emotional and memorable parts of the day, but they can also add time, pressure, and unpredictability to your timeline.⁠ ⁠ I absolutely love an intentional speech. Having family members speak at receptions is traditional and can truly be so special, if done in the right way. ⁠ ⁠ Some new trends I have seen is that people are now doing speeches at rehearsal dinners instead – you still get the same importance and personalization, while keeping it intimate for the ones who it matters most for. It's the best of both worlds because it then allows your guests to enjoy every second of the reception as well!⁠ ⁠ I...