Saying the words you want to people you love is the greatest feeling there is!
When preparing and presenting your speech, follow these 10 Tips to ensure your wedding speech is memorable for all the right reasons!
For more information, contact the Wedding Speech Specialists to ensure that you are able to do your best and be the most memorable part of the formalities at a wedding.
1. The first ten seconds are the worst!
Have the first sentence of your speech well-rehearsed to get you over the nervousness.
2. Funny stories make a speech memorable so have one early in your speech. It will help you to relax when guests respond.
Your wedding speech should be more than a list of “thank you’s”. If you want to catch the attention of your guests, tell them a funny story. When they respond with a chuckle or a grin, you will relax straight away
3. Write down stories and make a point about each one to create a theme.
A great way to ensure you do not ramble when you are making your speech is to have a theme. This provides a structure, which makes it easier for you to add stories and funny lines.
4. Add stories to your speech and put them into a sequence – baby to beautiful bride today – new friend to best man etc. Make a highlight of a particular hobby, activity, work role or sports team.
If you want to make your speech more interesting for the guests, take them on a short journey about what you have learned about the bride / groom.
5. Look for quotes on relationships, growing older and wiser etc.
Add one or two of these after a funny story to emphasise the point you are trying to make. They are a great way for guests to relate to your speech and remember it.
6. Don’t read the speech from the page, have key words listed to prompt you.
The speech will seem more natural and you can maintain eye contact with everyone.
7. Try to avoid jokes in your speech as they often sound unnatural.
Funny lines, personal stories and observations are more effective. Stay away from jokes that might offend.
8. Have a sip of water before you make your speech.
One of the symptoms of nervousness can be a dry mouth. Sometimes nervousness can cause your throat to feel dry as well. Water will lubricate your voice box and eliminate any “frogs” in your throat.
9. Try not to rush what you have to say.
Don’t be afraid to add pauses. Give everyone time to respond to what you say. Speak up – you don’t have to shout, but lift your head up so your voice can project across the room.
10. Take this opportunity to say special things you have always wanted to say.
This is your moment to shine – make the most of it! Stand up, speak up and receive the applause you deserve. Make a moment that the bridal couple and the guests will treasure.
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