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  • 28 Mar

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    Maid Of Honor Speech Tips

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    Maid Of Honor Wedding SpeechWhen you are initially asked to perform the duties as maid of honor for the bride at her wedding, you may not be thinking about the customary Maid Of Honor Speech you will be expected to give during the reception. Before you panic, keep in mind that you are not the focus of the occasion and it will only be a few moments of your time that you will be required to stand and speak in front of the entire audience.

    Get started early with the process of writing the speech by making notes when you think of them. Notes about the couple and funny stories make good starting points and memories of you and bride are also noteworthy. Once you have a page or two of thoughts, you will have all you need to frame out a lovely, memorable maid of honor speech.

    The first part of Maid Of Honor Speeches should include an introduction, as there are likely to be many people there that you have never met. Something simple such as your name and your association with the bride will suffice. Next, thank everyone for coming and especially thank the bride for asking you to be her maid of honor.

    Talk for a minute or so about how you came to know the bride and the groom. Reflect on the couple’s relationship from your perspective. Leave out anything that could be considered tacky or distasteful. If there is a funny story that is equally appropriate, consider telling it at this point. Although you are the female equivalent of the best man, you are not expected to be bawdy. Wrap up this section of your speech by telling the newlywed couple how happy you were for them when they announced their nuptials.

    If you have a famous marriage or love quote, now is the perfect time to read it. Poems are nice also as long as they are not too long and have a point. Wish the couple a lifetime of happiness, give a toast to the bride and groom and you are done!

    It is important that you have practiced this speech in front of a mirror and perhaps in front of a small audience. Gauge the practice audience’s reactions to evaluate the elements of your speech. Avoiding topics such as religion, politics, and sex are advised, and remember to bring your Maid Of Honor Wedding Speech with you to the reception, as you do not want to rely on your memory for such an auspicious occasion.

  • 21 Mar

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    Groom Speeches Advise

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    A wedding is a special event between two people who want to share their joy and happiness with those closest to them. Planning a successful wedding and reception can be a daunting task and it seems there are ever so many responsibilities for the couple wanting to wed. While most of the duties are customarily handled by the bride and her family or a bridal planner if you are lucky enough to have one, but the groom is tasked with writing and delivering memorable Groom Speeches to be delivered directly after the father of the bride finishes his speech at the beginning of the reception.

    In order to carry out this duty it is important to remember the etiquette of the ceremony and keep your words and your tone in line with the occasion. Consider the overall theme of the wedding when deciding how to write your speech. Will the reception be a bawdy party scene or a solemn and thoughtful event? Humor of course can be used in either application, but the types of jokes deemed acceptable will vary greatly.

    Start out your Groom Speech by acknowledging the father of the bride and his speech. Thank everyone for attending and personal thanks to people who made a special effort to be there is always nice. Thank all of the people who worked so hard to make the day special and individual recognition is acceptable as long as you are not long winded about it. Remember that your audience will likely get bored if all you do is thank each person for their part.

    Words of appreciation for the bride’s family are in order, as you want to thank her parent’s for raising such a lovely woman. If there is a funny story to relate about the first meeting with her parents you can include it at this point, but keep in mind that off-color stories might make your speech memorable in the wrong way! Remember to say some lovely words about your bride and follow up with a toast to the bridesmaids and maid of honor.

    Wind up your speech by thanking your best man and groomsmen if you had them, for all of their support and encouragement. Once you have finished your remarks you will pass the microphone to the best man for his speech.

    Practice your Groom Wedding Speech in front of a mirror until you feel comfortable, but don’t forget to write your speech down and bring it with you. You may feel that you can remember everything you want to say, but your wedding day can be a stressful one, and it is better to be safe than sorry.