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Who Speaks At The Wedding
The traditional people to speak at a wedding are:
- Father of the Bride
- Groom
- Best Man
If you have a religious ceremony, the celebrant will normally attend the reception and may also give a short talk. It is more likely, however, that they will just say a blessing before the meal.
If there is no Master of Ceremonies, it is the bestman’s job to call people’s attention and invite the celebrant to say ‘grace’ or the blessing.
Increasingly, there are many more people who speak at the wedding, including the bride, mother of the bride, parents of the groom, bridesmaids, godparents, old family friends…the list is endless. Once you have decided who is going to speak, the only task left is to make sure that certain people are thanked and certain toasts are made. For a full guide to making a special speech see: www.blarneyspeeches.com
Alpine Wedding in Austria
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The Wedding Planner advises: If you liked the scenery in the Heidi movie and fancy a Fairytale Alpine Wedding then consider the Kötschach Valley of Austria. The exclusive and romantic ambience of the Valley Resort continues to win it national and international accolades. Set in the heart of the Austrian Alps, this wonderful wedding venue is great for winter or summer weddings.
For your ceremony, locations to choose from include a stunning fireplace setting, chapels (including a tiny six-seater chapel perfect for intimate weddings) or outdoor settings. A nearby waterfall provides the perfect backdrop for photos before you head off for an optional three hour horse-drawn sleigh ride. A complete wedding package including flights, four days accommodation, wedding ceremony, transport, etc. costs approx. €1,500 per person.
