Who Gives The Wedding Speeches?

Giving wedding speeches are an important time that is shared by not only the bride and groom, but the audience. Most often, the wedding speeches are given by the father of the bride. The groom and the best man. The honor of giving the wedding speeches is usually given only to those really close to the couple. These usually include the parents, maid of honor and best man. There are certain generally accepted standards for the order of the speeches, but they can vary based on the couple’s wishes. The father of the bride usually makes the first wedding speech. After her father, her mother may follow then the parents of the groom. Subsequently, the best man would deliver his speech and toast followed by the maid of honor. Close friends not specifically chosen to speak are usually allowed to give a speech if they so choose.

Preparing Your Wedding Speech

Wedding speeches should not be a challenge for anyone assigned to deliver one. It can even take less than a minute. Avoid making wedding speeches that are more than three to five minutes in length. If you done proper planning, and timing no one should ever be bored. It should be short to the point and memorable.

Your wedding speech should come from the heart. You can insert a few jokes or unforgettable experiences with the bride or groom, but wedding speeches should never make the couple or the audience uncomfortable. Of course, it should be respectful and in honor of the bride and groom.

Reherse your speech until you can give it in your sleep. Being chosen to give a wedding speech is an honor. Make sure you take the time to prepare. Make a list of all the key talking points you want to cover in your speech. End your speech with the personal points you decide to make. Organizing all your key talking points in an outline form will help a great deal.

If you are uncomfortable giving a speech, spend the time giving the speech to your own image in a mirror. You could also practice your speech in front of someone pretending to be the audience.

The key features in making a wedding speech are first, it should come from the heart.  Second, it should never be boring. It should show how much you care for the couple. You owe the bride and groom the benefit of best speech you can deliver. Professionaly written speech are a great for ideas and guidelines.