Questions To Answer When Preparing Your Wedding Speech
So, you've been asked to present a wedding speech and you're at a loss of where to start. By answering the following questions, you'll have a good basis on which to start your speech. Once the questions are answered, you can pull together the information to compose your speech.
How long have the bride and groom known each other? How long have they been a couple?
How did they meet? Were you involved in any way with their meeting each other?
Do you know the story of how the groom proposed to the bride? Do you remember his reactions as he contemplated on how he would propose? Where did he propose?
Do either of them have any children (either together or from previous relationships)? What are their names and ages?
What are the bride and groom's mutual interests? What interests do they both have that the other has absolutely no interest in? Has this caused any funny situations in the past?
Can you remember a very funny event that happened to the groom with the bride there? How about a funny event that happened to the bride when the groom was present?
What good qualities does the groom bring to the marriage? How about the bride?
What good wishes would you like to impart to the bride and groom for the future?
Recommended Resources
Wedding speeches are just a tad bit more complicated than a short wedding toast. If the thought of giving a wedding speech is making you nervous, then you're not alone. Most people need help with this "delicate" task.
There's more to giving a wedding speech then just standing up and saying a few words. For instance, there are other people besides the bride and groom who need to be honored with a speech. If you're asked to present one of these speeches, do you know what to say or even who these other people might be? How about when the best times are to deliver your speech so the guests will actually pay attention?
How much do you know about wedding speech etiquette? Some special story tidbits are appropriate and should be included in the speech to add humor and warmth...while other stories should never see the light of day!
Wedding Celebration Speeches is a jam-packed e-book that will give you everything you need to deliver a polished and memorable wedding speech. It's perfect for brides, grooms, the best man, maid of honor, bridesmaids - anyone who needs to write and present a wedding speech. This ebook will also teach you the difference between a speech and a toast, how to begin and end your speech, the best way to practice giving your speech, plus many other tips and etiquette about delivering your speech. Click here to learn more...
If you are looking for specific pre-written speeches that fit your position in the wedding party, you may want to check out the following resources as well:
Best Man Wedding Speeches
Wedding Speeches For The Groom
Father of the Bride Speeches
Maid of Honor Wedding Speeches
