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Do not bore people. Weddings
can be long, so please refrain from adding to the madness. Although the newly
weds want to stay in the moment forever, they most certainly do not want to
literally. Try to keep you speech to a good length. Typically, a toast should be
anywhere between one and four minutes. Try not to make it too brief, but avoid a
long speech; you will lose your audience fast.
The introduction of your speech
should reflect on the days when the two were just getting together. Mention how
the Bride would come how and talk about the Groom. To keep people interested,
through in a tasteful joke about the two getting caught kissing and were really
embarrassed. Any joke that is not offensive can fit. This will keep your
audience captivated.
The second part is getting into
the meat and potatoes of why they were meant for each other. You could say
something along the lines of, “Every time she would get off the phone with him,
we’d know because she would have a smile on her face.” You should even mention
that although the groom is messy, the Bride is a neat freak and will keep him in
line. That is another wise crack that is tasteful to use. State a semi-negative
quality about one, then point out how the other fixes that without trouble. This
would tell them that they were meant for each other.
The conclusion of your speech
should be short and sweet. Tell the newly weds that you wish them the best and a
lifetime of joy. This is not a good time to say a joke. This is similar to the
end of a chick flick where it gets all mushy. Once again, be sincere and please,
no fake tears. Real tears are permitted.
Before giving you speech,
practice it. Try reading aloud to yourself in front of a mirror, or in front of
a few of your peers. Once is not enough. Read through that speech until you have
memorized it. Nothing is more dissatisfying than a public speaker reading
without making eye contact. Practicing your speech should help you become more
comfortable with yourself. Reading it in front of others before the wedding will
help eliminate your stage fright.
A wedding day is the most
memorable day for the Bride and the Groom. What you say can, and will stay with
them for the rest of their lives. When you are presenting your speech, make sure
to stand and speak clearly with confidence. Share you caring words with utmost
sincerity. Keeping these tips in mind, you should be remembered for adding to
the magic of their wedding day.
Make sure to check out our
The 5-Minute Crash
Course In Writing a Wedding Speech! and
Wedding Toast Tips and Tricks pages as well as other
related wedding speech articles
below.
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