The groom responds to the previous speech on behalf of himself and his bride, taking the chance to thank his parents. He also uses this opportunity to thank all of the guests present for the wedding gifts. He should also wish a speedy recovery to any members of the family that are absent from the wedding due to illness.
To conclude the speeches, the groom should propose a toast to the bridesmaids, thanking them for all their help and work with the wedding. As a token of appreciation it is usual for the groom to present the bridesmaid’s with a small gift.
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