This is my first time and I just want it to be good enough. Plus I am not that good of a speaker when it comes to speaking in front of a crowd. I was thinking of using a quote or something. I don't know. Any suggestion or comments would help and will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
2006-08-12 11:18:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Rehearse! Rehearse! Rehearse!
Make sure that you rehearse your pre written speech. Read it aloud in front of a mirror, in the car pool, anywhere, until you can't stand repeating anymore! By that time you should have memorized!
Take your Time...
Rushing through the speech when your nervous can ruin a speech. Especially when your running through it too fast! Take time to breath, be relaxed. If your the nervous type then look out towards someone you know very well and act as though your giving the speech just to them. Don't give in to racing through the speech. Even professional speakers have a tendency to want to rush the speech.
Your Motions speaks louder than words.
A confident speaker stands tall and enunciates every word. They look their audience in the eye, keeping eye contact as much as possible. This allows for a connection from you to the guests. It also gives them the impression that your speaking to them directly, as an individual..
Jokes and Humor
If you are wanting your audience to laugh at your jokes, take deep breath, and wait for it. If they don't respond just keep moving on with your speech. If you need some ideas on humor, rent a few Christian comedy tapes and watch how they work the crowd... We're sure you'll find a few jokes you can use too!
Handling any situation -
Most weddings don't go interrupted but when they do they provide thinking time for you to bring them back with the laughs. People will remember you for what you said, not how you said it..
Two final important points to remember:
http://www.foreverwed.com/speeches/speechdeliverytips.htm
1. The guests are on your side! most of them are probably close family and friends... They've been looking forward to enjoying your speech - give them the opportunity
2. If you get a totally unexpected laugh - laugh back and keeping giving the speech!
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2006-08-12 11:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, realize that everyone there will be grateful that its "you, not them doing the speech." So this should make you realize that giving speeches is a unversally feared thing, no one likes to do it hardly. Also, http://www.bartleby.com/100/ is Bartlett's Quotations.
Here are some on Marriage, just look through the page:
http://www.bartleby.com/100/s210.html
Also, write down two to three things in childhood that "made you good friends and what it taught you about your friend and his character" so that his new family will realize why he's the excellent guy that you know. After all, you've had years to know and appreciate his friendship, they haven't.
So, just keep it simple, try to be personal without being vulgar and try to show his human or personal side, that he will be a good husband to their daughter/sister/cousin. Everyone wants that reassurance! Wouldn't you for your sister?
Good luck! And don't be shy, after all, we all get nervous in front of a group!
2006-08-12 11:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it comes from the heart, and is meaningful. Don't try to include jokes that others won't get, or anything extremely personal. Practice it out-loud, recite it to your mom or another bridesmaid. My maid of honor didn't do this, and her toast was just completely random stuff, it was actually quite dumb and kinda inappropriate.
Good words to start/end with:
My Greatest wish for the two of you is that through the years your love for each other will so deepen and grow, that years from now you will look back on this day, your wedding day, as the day you loved each other the least.
2006-08-12 11:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk about your friendship. Then wish your friend health, wealth, and happiness.
Speak from the heart, people like that the best. Add a little humor, something you and your Friend did together.
2006-08-12 11:38:06 · answer #4 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-11-18 04:54:45 · answer #5 · answered by Tim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May you have enough friends to keep you comfort....and enough determination, to live each day a better day then yestarday....
2006-08-12 11:23:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it short and simple. Avoid any embarrassing stories and don't mention any ex's.
2006-08-14 21:19:43 · answer #7 · answered by mother of Bridezilla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋