Surprisingly Overlooked! Do People Cross Their Arms More Often or Not During a Welcome Speech?

Regarding the Bride's Posture During the Welcome Speech

The signal for the banquet's opening. The groom gives thanks to the guests in the welcome speech.

At that moment, I couldn't help but wonder about the bride's posture standing next to him.

**Should she cross her arms?**

**Or is it better not to cross her arms?**

That's the question.

While they walk in with their arms crossed, during the groom's welcome speech, is it okay to stay in that position, or should she uncross her arms? Which is it....??

To conclude, both options are acceptable. There doesn’t seem to be a strict right or wrong!

Therefore, it's perfectly fine for the bride to either cross her arms or not during the welcome speech.

However, the decision depends on the positioning of the speech and the distance between the couple.

These two points naturally determine the bride's posture. ***

**1. When Standing Behind the Sweetheart Table**

For example, when giving the welcome speech from behind the sweetheart table,

the distance between the couple is slightly greater, and standing with a little space in between looks more elegant than being pressed right next to each other, making it much more common to **not cross arms**.

Instead, the bride holds her bouquet with both hands in front of her stomach.

This is the kind of image you might envision. ♡

**2. When Standing in Front of the Sweetheart Sofa or Table**

Here’s where it gets tricky... when standing in front of the sweetheart sofa or table to give the welcome speech,

the distance between the couple is closer, making it look natural whether she chooses to cross her arms or not, so it largely depends on the bride's choice.

That said, when looking at photos of welcome speeches on Instagram, the **not crossing arms** option seemed to be more common.

Indeed, when people talk, they usually move around, and many might feel it’s easier to speak when their arms are uncrossed. (I'd love to ask him about this!)

Since this is also a moment where all eyes are on the groom, it may be nice for the bride to take a slight step back and support him from a distance.

This is the kind of image you might envision. ♡

But Crossing Arms is Cute Too! ♡

However, of course, it’s completely fine to cross arms during the welcome speech. It shows camaraderie and looks adorable together, which is lovely. ♡

Since they are closer, it gives off a feeling of being cuddled up.

What Will You Do?

While the pattern of **not crossing arms** is more common during the welcome speech, what do you think you’d like to do...?

It might be a good idea to ask him too, and discuss what style feels unique to both of you! How do you want to present yourselves? ♡