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I think traditionally it is Best Man, MOH, and host (father of the bride), but we are only having the BM and MOH toasts. We attended a wedding where the bride and groom both had step-parents and everyone wanted to talk and the bridesmaids gave their own toast, apart from the MOH, and the whole thing went on for...ev...er! We wanted to keep the toasts to a minimum because we want more time to dance and have fun. We will open up the rehearsal dinner to anyone who wants to give a toast and tell people that they will be limited on the wedding night.

I'm pushing to be the Best Man only. If our parents want to say something, maybe the rehearsal dinner will be the place to do it. Of course, I may get overruled.

At my friend's wedding the MOH (myself) and the BM gave our toasts at the rehersal dinner. It was very fun and very intimate. She did not want the toasts to happen at the wedding because she was afraid they would distrupt the flow.

At my sister's wedding, on the other hand, my dad and the BM gave toasts at the wedding. She is much more traditional.

Really I think it just depends on who you as the couple would like to have speak on your day.

I really like the idea of lots of toasts at the rehearsal, but I don't know how to ask for them.

You can include a special card in the rehearsal dinner invites, or if it's people you see often, ask them in person. My BF just told me she would like to have the toasts and the rehearsal (to make things more personal), and said she would be thrilled if I spoke. How could I say no?!  I really loved giving the toast at the rehearsal dinner. The love and excitement that was in the room was just awesome, and you also had everyone's attention. Another bonus.