If you're planning a wedding or planning on being in one, then the question of wedding speeches is bound to come up.
Who gives the speeches
This is, in fact, up to the couple that's getting married but there seems to be a normal list of people that are expected to say something.
The most members talking about the bride or the groom is what the wedding party usually has. The Best Man and Matron or Maid of Honor are the ones that will be giving short speeches before dinner in most cases. Other members of the party can also speak if the couple chooses.
Most of the time, the father of the bride gives a speech to the guests, thanking them for coming as well as saying a word or two to the groom. The couple themselves may also want to talk to the guests, giving them thanks and their love.
But there are of course, other places for speeches and not just the reception. Many times, the wedding rehearsal has one or two of the couple's parents speaking as well.
As many people as the couple wants can speak, but what if you're the one that's asked?
Before you stand up
If you have been asked to give a speech, then chances are you are nervous and don't really know what to say. In order for your nerves not to have time to take over and so that your creativity isn't sapped, the best advice is to try and keep your speech short and simple.
One advice is to make a list of all of the things that you admire and love about the couple or half of the couple. You may also want to include a story or a joke if you have been friends for a while. Keeping the story clean is considered as the best advice since their parents may not want to know what they've done.
End your speech with some sort of revelation or note of congratulation after you have talked about the person. Don't forget to raise your glass and toast the couple. It's quite easy, isn't it?
Making sure that you rehearse the speech often and writing it well in advance can help if you are afraid that you'll become nervous. Or you can just focus on your friend as you give the speech and avoid making eye contact out into the reception crowd.
A wonderful way to give thanks to the guest and to members of the new couple are speeches. Use your heart as a guide, and you're sure to get it right.
Who gives the speeches
This is, in fact, up to the couple that's getting married but there seems to be a normal list of people that are expected to say something.
The most members talking about the bride or the groom is what the wedding party usually has. The Best Man and Matron or Maid of Honor are the ones that will be giving short speeches before dinner in most cases. Other members of the party can also speak if the couple chooses.
Most of the time, the father of the bride gives a speech to the guests, thanking them for coming as well as saying a word or two to the groom. The couple themselves may also want to talk to the guests, giving them thanks and their love.
But there are of course, other places for speeches and not just the reception. Many times, the wedding rehearsal has one or two of the couple's parents speaking as well.
As many people as the couple wants can speak, but what if you're the one that's asked?
Before you stand up
If you have been asked to give a speech, then chances are you are nervous and don't really know what to say. In order for your nerves not to have time to take over and so that your creativity isn't sapped, the best advice is to try and keep your speech short and simple.
One advice is to make a list of all of the things that you admire and love about the couple or half of the couple. You may also want to include a story or a joke if you have been friends for a while. Keeping the story clean is considered as the best advice since their parents may not want to know what they've done.
End your speech with some sort of revelation or note of congratulation after you have talked about the person. Don't forget to raise your glass and toast the couple. It's quite easy, isn't it?
Making sure that you rehearse the speech often and writing it well in advance can help if you are afraid that you'll become nervous. Or you can just focus on your friend as you give the speech and avoid making eye contact out into the reception crowd.
A wonderful way to give thanks to the guest and to members of the new couple are speeches. Use your heart as a guide, and you're sure to get it right.
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