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Wedding Toast and Speech Writing
and Delivery Tips...
A
Speech or Toast only needs to be from 3-5 minutes in length.
With wedding toasts and speeches, even a short or speech toast will do if delivered
sincerely.
Speeches of approximately 4-5 minutes are usual for weddings.
Depending on the nature of your speech, start with a personal reflection
or anecdote. How the bride and groom met is always a favorite. You can
also use humor or a quote to get the speech or toast started.
Humor should be used in good taste. Stories
must be appropriate for the audience.
Ask someone to check your speech for
unintentional double meanings and for appropriate humor.
Speak in your normal voice. Try
to become familiar with the place in which you will speak and practice
using the microphone if possible.
Write your speech on index cards. They are less distracting than a piece
of paper. Make sure to number the cards.
Practice your speech until you can deliver it with ease and until you
are looking forward to delivering it! It is never a
good idea to speak without any preparation. We've all been at
weddings and witnessed that unfortunate moment!
Practice as many times as necessary to
get the phrasing, the pauses and the timing exactly right. It has been
said that every minute of the speech requires practicing for an hour.
So, for a four minute speech, four hours of practicing is not excessive.
Practice saying it in front of a friend - an excellent way to overcome your fears.
Look around the room at the audience and to the bride and groom as you
speak. Eye contact is an important characteristic of a good speaker.
And finally, finish your speech with a wish, blessing, congratulations,
or cheers.
Do Not...
Have more than one drink to
calm nerves beforehand. Too much alcohol will prevent you from speaking
clearly and will hinder your good judgment.
Apologize for being a bad speaker.
Rather, assume that your audience is fortunate to have been in
attendance to hear your speech.
Mention anything that is potentially
embarrassing to the bride and groom or to either family. References to past
relationships, marriages and indiscretions are better left to the
bachelor and bachelorette parties and are inappropriate at a wedding.
Remember...
The audience is on your side - and
most of them are eternally grateful it is you up there and not them.
Enjoy the moment...let us
write your speech. When you order a Wedding Speech or Wedding Toast from us, you will
receive a 4-5 minute speech or toast, completely personalized and custom
written for you. In addition, you will receive details and delivery tips
exclusive to your speech or toast.
We will follow correct protocol for the occasion - you don't need to
worry about a thing!
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