Weddingbee boards

Well I wouldn't worry about enough 'activities" during reception.  I found that most people don't really enjoy all those wedding traditions and just want to eat, drink and dance.  Often times if there are too many things crammed into the reception it almost feels like the MC is going down a checklist of thigns to take care of before the partying starts.

On a separate note, I have to say that I LOVE speeches.  It's probably my favorite wedding tradition.  It's the time I really get to hear about the bride and groom and their relationship from someone close to them and I love the sweet, funny, touching and insightful touch that brings to a wedding.  It really makes the wedding personal and special. 

I have yet to attend a wedding (or any other type of event for that matter) that has had speeches of any kind, which so many people find to be bizarre, especially in the online wedding communities. To be honest, the only time I have seen speeches at a wedding was while watching clips of professional videographers and it isn't something that interests me at all to watch, nor would I want to sit through, but to each their own. FH doesn't care either way. I do know that it wouldn't even occur to our families and friends to give one since they've said they've never seen them either. Of the weddings I have attended in the past, I have never once felt slighted or that anything was missing since they weren't done. It just allows more time for the fun festivities like dancing or whatever else you have planned, which are usually cut short anyway due to trying to fit in all the "necessary" elements toward the beginning of the reception and not go over the time limit you are allowed by the venue. Do what works for you and don't let anyone talk you into something you don't want to do if it doesn't feel right, especially since it's not something that is required to include and it doesn't inconvenience your guests' overall comfort if it's missing.