How To Write A Memorable And Inspiring Maid Of Honor Speech
By: Steve Patterson
Submitted: 2011-02-23 20:35:08 | Word Count: 611
Being the asked to give the maid of honor speech at your best friend's wedding is a privilege. If the jitters start kicking in, don't worry! If you follow these easy and simple tips, writing and delivering your speech will be an absolute breeze and super easy.
Start To Plan Your Speech
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When you start out to plan your speech, it is probably a good idea to have a look at maid of honor speech examples available. This will give you a pretty good idea what a maid of honor speech entails. It will also provide you with some ideas to use in your own speech. If you find it difficult to put your feelings and words on paper, using a speech template can be the perfect solution.
Tips On What To Say
Normally wedding speeches is about 3 - 7 minutes long. You as the maid of honor need to focus your speech on the bride. You can relay how happy you are that she found her dream man. Also tell her about how special it was to be her maid of honor. Assure her of your loyalty and support. If married, you can offer a few tips on married life or include a meaningful quote or two. If you feel up to it, you can even include a humorous joke on this subject. Make sure you make the bride feel special and loved.
Remember to Mention the Groom
Although your maid of honor speech should mainly focus on the bride, you can say a few words about the groom as well. Ask him to take good care of the bride if she is your best friend or sister. Warmly welcome him as part of the family if the bride is your sister. He will feel accepted and appreciated by this gesture. Sometimes weddings focus too much on the bride and the groom feels left out.
Include a Maid of Honor Poem
Many Maid of Honor Speeches include a lovely poem. Looking for the right words to say in your poem can sometimes be hard. There is a few things to keep in mind when you want to include a poem in your maid of honor speech.
You should finish up your speech first and jot down all the main aspects of your speech. It doesn't have to be any longer than 5-7 minutes.
Then take the most inspiring and meaningful sections of your speech and write a short poem about it. Write from your heart and put your feelings on paper.
Mention meaningful aspects in your poem like, love, loyalty and trust. If you don't feel comfortable to write your own poem, you can look at maid of honor poems available. You can easily put your own unique touch to a poem to make it more meaningful and personal.
Finally - A Toast to the Couple
End your maid of honor speech with a toast to the newlywed couple. Keep it short and focus your attention on the couple. Maintain eye contact with them. Make sure all the glasses are filled. Get the attention of the guests by tapping lightly with a fork on the side of your glass. Raise your glass with a toast to the couple, wishing them happiness and joy.
Most importantly, remember to start preparing your maid of honor speech as early as possible. Practice your speech beforehand. Know when you're about to speak and get familiar with the speaker system.Then it is time to enjoy yourself, relax and have fun when you deliver your speech! Your speech will be a big hit and a resounding success!
