Wedding Speeches will be remembered and talked about for a long time. The following tips will help you write a perfect speech.
Prepare:
Watch movies with a wedding theme to get in the right frame of mind. Think The Wedding Singer, Father of the Bride, or Wedding Crashers. Pay attention to the tone and flow of the speeches. If there are any home movies of past speeches of family weddings, watch them and take notes of ideas of length or phrases that you may like to use.
Write down ideas:
At a quiet time, sit down and brainstorm to get ideas about the couple. Think about unique and special things about them, quirks, and how they met.
Review what you’ve written and take note of a few items that you want to talk about. Think of a few different angles, such as a story, background for a joke, or something nice and sweet about the couple.
The introduction:
A good way to start a speech is with a joke. This will relax things and put people in a positive mood. If you do start with a joke, it should not be offensive in any way. Leave religion, politics, and sex out and don’t make a joke out of anything that the bride and groom argue or fight about. Usually safe areas include such things as his or her shortage of housecleaning skills, their obsession with shopping, or their absence of cooking skills.
The story:
Base the length of your story on how long the speech is. If it is a very short one, you can leave out a story altogether. Think of a story about fun times leading up to the wedding or a time when the groom or bride was there for an important time for you. Make it meaningful and heartfelt.
Conclusion:
Finish up your speech by wishing the best for the couple and making a small joke.
Practice:
After you have written out your speech, read it out loud and change things if needed. Make sure it is smooth and flows well when you move from one subject to the next. Practice your speech in a mirror until it is memorized. Rehearse facial expressions so they match what the speech says.
The big day:
Be sure not to drink a lot before your speech. Wait until after the speech to get loose. Relax and know that whatever you say will mean a lot to the couple. They are happy you are part of their special day and that they are able to share it with you. Be confident and speak clearly. Have a great time and most importantly, have fun.
