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Write down the entire speech or even just a few points before the big day.
Practice your speech on other people or in front of a mirror by yourself. This
way your can settle some of your nerves on the big day by knowing you are fully
prepared to deliver your Maid/Matron of Honor speech.
Next, bring up some
memories that you and the bride share. You were chosen to be the Maid of Honor,
probably because of a deep connection the two of you share, as well as a long
and deep history, whether you are sisters or the best of friends. Bringing in a
personal anecdote or two will remind the bride, and the audience, of this strong
relationship. Talk about how you met, and some of the things the two of you have
been through together. This helps the audience understand your relationship,
thus making the rest of the speech even more special and memorable.
Once you really get into the speech, you can begin to talk about the groom. Tell
the audience how excited she was to go on her first date with him, how she came
running to you when they finally got engaged, etc. Illustrate to your audience
how you know that this is the right man for her. You can do this by sharing how
you’ve seen her change since she has been with him. Maybe her mood has been
permanently lifted. Perhaps she smiles more or has more confidence in herself.
Whatever the case may be, be sure to relate your feelings on their relationship
of the newlyweds.
After you’ve done that, you can go on to give the bride and the new couple some
marriage advice. This part of the Maid of Honour speech can be straightforward
or humorous. Either way, try not to offend the couple by saying they’re doing
something wrong. Telling the bride how to handle her husband when he doesn’t do
the dishes, or telling them to always be open and honest, aside for when she has
spent three-hundred dollars on a haircut that he thinks looks ridiculous. These
can lighten up the speech, but still keep it clean and fun.
Finally, conclude your speech by congratulating the couple. Tell them how happy
you are, knowing that your best friend/sister, etc., has finally found the
person that she wants to spend the rest of her life with. As you are ending your
Maid of Honor speech, wish the couple luck and a long and happy life together.
I hope these tips have given you some useful pointers on how to prepare
when giving your Maid of Honor speech at the wedding.
Good luck!
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