Time for the Speeches

If you are the best man, the groom or the father-of-the-bride then you are probably making a speech. Brides and bridesmaids and mothers are doing it too. You are bound to feel nervous but Wedding Speech Me can stop those nerves from spoiling the wedding for you.

Traditional wedding speeches

Getting your speech ready

6 things to remember:

• Plan your speech.  Some people can talk off the cuff but if you are nervous you are likely to either dry up or ramble
• Pick three topics to focus on.  Some speeches which start off well are spoiled by going on for too long and in too much detail
• Remember your purpose.  You need to be entertaining but focused on the wedding and the happy couple. Don’t go off course
• Gather all your material and choose the best stuff. Don’t write a long essay
• Use keywords on cards not long rambling notes
• Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse

On the day

5 things to remember:

• Think of your voice.  Speak up so everyone can hear you
• Set the mood before you start, so people can settle and pay attention
• Don’t talk too fast.
• Pause for applause – an appreciative audience will give you confidence
• Try to resist drinking beforehand!  Alcohol may calm you nerves but won’t enhance your performance