write the perfect wedding speech
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Weddings are an occasion that people remember their entire lives. They will look back on that day again and again. Speeches in honor of the happy couple will be recorded and talked about for years. Writing a good speech, nay, writing a perfect speech is essential.
Things You'll Need
- Paper
- Pen
- Quiet place
- Mirror
Instructions
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First of all, get in the mood to write the speech. Watch a few wedding movies like Father of the Bride, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Wedding Singer, or Wedding Crashers. The serious parts of the movies will show you what the speech should flow like and the proper tone it should take.
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If you have them, watching a few home movies of your family's weddings can give you some good ideas as well. See what you thought of any speeches given and where they did a good job and sounded nice and where they were not so great. You may even want to take notes so you can write down how long the into Cousin Julie's speech Uncle Frank fell asleep or how what phrases you thought really sounded nice. These will give you some ideas to work with.
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In a nice, calming and quiet spot, sit down with paper and a pen. Start by brainstorming unique things about the people getting married. Try to write down what is great about them and why they are special. Quirks are great too. How the couple met can be good if it was in a cute way.
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Look over the things you've written down. Circle the things you think would be good to mention in your speech. You'll want a few things. Something to mention as a basis for a joke, something to mention as story, and something to show how sweet and nice the bride and groom are.
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Starting any speech with a small joke opens people up and puts your audience in a good mood. It is also a common way to start a speech and although people may deny it, tradition is reassuring especially on a wedding day. If people expect something they feel more comfortable and relaxed when it appears on time.
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Your joke should be in good taste and not offend anyone in your audience. Sex, religion, politics, and all those kinds of things are pretty much taboo. Her love of shopping, his lack of housecleaning skills, their lack of cooking skills, these are usually okay things to make into a joke. Make sure it is not a sore subject though. If they've argued over the quirk or behavior, it is not something you want to mention.
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The story you tell should also avoid taboo subjects. Its length should vary based on how long you want your speech to be. If it is to be a really short speech, you may not even want to add a story. A story of how the groom was there for you in your time of need or how the bride dragged you all over the place for just the right dress, these kinds of things work well. The story should be heartfelt.
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End your speech by making another small joke and saying how happy you are that the couple will be together forever. No matter how you actually feel about the couple's chances for staying together, act happy and glad for them.
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Now you have the basis for your speech. Read it aloud and add or remove words as needed. You will also want to add transitions when moving from one subject to another. Make your speech sound nice and flowing.
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Say your speech in front of a mirror many times until you have it memorized. Also practice your facial movements so that your face matches what you are saying. You don't want to look sad at the happy parts or happy at the sad parts.
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Write up your speech nice and neatly on a piece of paper, spacing it widely and using a large size print so if you do need to look at it, it will be easy to see.
Tips &- Warnings
Don't drink too much before giving your speech, you can drink all you want afterwards, but you'll only make a fool out of yourself if you're drunk when it's time to speak.
Don't worry too much when it comes time to do your speech, it doesn't really matter too much what you say. The bride and groom are going to be so happy that everything is going to sound wonderful to them, and they're the ones that really matter.
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