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    Jun 7, 2009, 04:30 AM
    Grooms Mother Rehearsal Dinner Toast
    Groom's mother toast at rehearsal dinner
    Should the groom's mother make a toast at the rehearsal dinner? If so,
    Any suggestions on what to say?
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    Jun 7, 2009, 06:14 PM
    Traditionally the Groom's parents host the rehearsal dinner. This would be the appropriate time for the Groom's mother and/or father to make a toast. Keep it short and simple. Thank everyone for coming, welcome the bride and her family to your family and wish the couple well.
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    Jun 20, 2009, 07:19 PM

    No rule about it one way or another. I'd just offer the same advice as for any wedding related toast - avoid the embarrassing child stories about the bride and groom, say nothing off-color or inappropriate or sexual, dn't say anything that would embarrass either of them. Just speak from the heart, welcome your new son/daughter in law to the family, express how proud you are of your child who's marrying - that kind of thing. I think it would be lovely to do, but nobody will expect it so don't feel pressured.
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