Skip to content
The case against wedding speeches

The case against wedding speeches

Do we really need to keep up this absurd, food-interrupting pantomime, asks Archie Manners

You don’t really enjoy speeches at Weddings, do you? Yes, I know that you applaud them, and congratulate the speechmakers as you pass them on your way out of the tent for that long-awaited fag. You’ll probably mention how hilarious they were in your thank you letter. But I bet you also perform a mime with your thumbs whilst scanning Track and Trace QR codes. Sometimes, you lie.

Further reading

A free newsletter worth opening

To receive the latest in style, watches, cars and luxury news, plus receive great offers from the world’s greatest brands every Friday.

A free newsletter worth opening