There are only three traditional wedding speeches delivered during the wedding reception. While there are no exact rules in the content and delivery of each speech, there are wedding speech etiquette that are best observed.

Vulgarity - Improper language are oftentimes used by speakers at weddings to emphasize some sections of their. While this may seem like the norm at wedding parties, many of the listeners have a taste for foul words-free speeches. If you, as the speaker, need to use profane language in your speech, it is advisable that you use much gentler words instead. Your audience is diverse - composing of children, adults and very old people - and majority of them may not find profanity humorous.

Sad topics - The wedding reception is an occasion for celebration, thus if it is not necessary to talk about sore topics, refrain from doing so. Even if there really is a need to talk about a recent tragedy, such as death for example, try to avoid discussing it in length. Out of respect, some people may try to look glum to console the relatives of the person who just died. In the same manner, refrain from saying anything about divorced and annulled couples, or anything about broken marriages - these are not popular topics to talk about on happy occasions.

On gums and alcoholic drinks - Even if you are not a speaker at a wedding, it is still improper to chew gums. It is an entirely different story though if you are chewing something while on the podium as part of your speech. The same holds true with alcohol. Because of their feeling of anxiety, some wedding speakers help themselves with a sip of alcohol. Although this may work for the best man, the groom or the bride's father before they stand on the podium, it is still not right to slur through the speech.

Epic-like speeches - Delivering long speeches is never a good idea. Even if you have the necessary skills to pull off a very entertaining speech, your audience may lack the patience to sit down for an hour or more, listening to another person's stories. So as much as you can, keep your speech short. The ideal length is 5 minutes. Pack your messages into one concise and coherent speech and make it a point to drive your point without taking too many segues.

On talking about stories about your own relationship - It is common to hear speakers at weddings to talk about their own relationships. Although a lot people do this, it is never proper to mention your own relationships in other people's weddings.

Jokes that are not in good taste - It is fine to talk about funny experiences, to deliver funny one liners, and to crack jokes at weddings.

However, there are particular jokes that cross the line of wedding speech etiquette. These include jokes of sexual nature, jokes about past relationships of either the bride or the groom (these can be mentioned if either of them had given the speaker permission), and jokes that uses irreverent language or slang as these could offend the majority of your listeners. Cracking jokes that connote these topics is also a big no-no.

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