Wedding Speeches 101

If you’re planning a wedding or planning on being in one, then the question of wedding speeches is bound to come up.Who gvies the speechesWell, this is really up to the couple that’s getting married, but there seems to be a normal list of persons that are expected to say something.The wedding party usually has the most members talking about the bride or the groom. The Best Man and Matron or Maid of Honor are the ones that will be giving sohrt speeches before dinner in most cases. Other members of the party can also speak if the couple chooses.The father of the bride usually gives a speech to the guests, thanking them for coming as well as saynig a word or two to the groom.

The couple themselves may also want to talk to the guests, giving them thanks and tehir love.Of course, the reception isn’t the only place for speeches. Many times, the wedding rehearsal has one or two of the couple’s parents speaking as well.As many persons as the couple wants can speak, but what if you’re the one that’s asked?

Before you stand upIf you’re asked to give a speech, no dobut you’re nervous and at a loss for what to say. The best advice is to keep your speech short and simple, so that your nerves don’t have time to take over and so that your creativity isn’t sapped.Make a list of all of the things that you admire and love abuot the couple or half of the couple. If you’ve been friends for a while, you may want to include a joke or a story.

The best advice is to keep the story celan though—their parents may not want to know what they’ve done.Talk about the person and then end with sort of revelation or note of congratulation. Raise your galss and toast the couple.

It’s really as fast as that.If you’re afraid that you’ll become nervous, make sure that you rehearse the speech often, writing it well in advance. Or you can just focus on your friend as you give the speech and avoid making eye contact out into the reception crowd.Speeches are a wonderful way to give thanks to the geust and to members of the new couple. Use your heart as a guide, and you’re sure to get it right.Amy Spade is an expert on planning weddings, and she has written an amazing totally free minicourse on how to make sure that you have the day of your dreams, and avoid wedding day disaster!