Im getting married in 6 weeks and am having a nightmare writing my speech (Grooms Speech.) Ive tried the websites but any advice, ideas or copies to help me would be greatly appreciated.
2006-10-20 02:57:35 · 15 answers · asked by pixie 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
you have the easiest and most boring job.
you love everyone, they've all been a huge support, it couldn't have happened without etc etc
say a dozen delightful, rose tinted and generally harmless things about the missus. This is your only opportunity for hyperbole.
Praise the bridesmaids to the roof in terms of how much they've helped but don't say how big a hard-on they give you. If a little lewdness is needed, make the very gentlest of quips about the best man copping off with them. Then toast the bridesmaids and sit down.
You actually can't fail. In fact, to succeed is to fail. Yours is a formal and perfunctory task, apart from lovin' up the missus. All the pressure is on the best man - he needs laughs.
2006-10-20 03:03:38 · answer #1 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally the speeches given at a wedding are Bride's father, groom and best man in that order. The long speech is expected by the Best Man and he has to thank the couple on behalf of the bridesmaids and raise a toast to the happy couple and then generally entertain the crowd. The Bride's Father traditionally talks about something she did as a child and embarrasses her and gives a warning to the new husband. The groom usually has a short speech traditionally starting with
"On behalf of my wife and I"
This alone usually brings a cheer
then you go on to thank everyone for coming, thank the best man for his speech and you can give flowers or posh chocolates to the brides' mother and the mother in law. Thank the mother for raising such a lovely daughter. Say how beautiful the bride is and you're pretty much done. Some people like to keep the honeymoon a secret until the wedding day in which case you can reveal where you will be taking her and get another round of applause - then you raise a toast to the bridesmaids.
2006-10-20 03:16:35 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of the groom giving a speech. Usually the best man makes a toast, but that's it. I think that's a little much to ask of you, as if you won't have enough on your mind that day!! Sorry, don't have any ideas for you other than to just speak to your new wife from your heart. That would be so much more meaningful than referring to what someone else had once written. Good luck and best wishes for your marriage!!
2006-10-20 03:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by Tallulah 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The custom of the groom giving a speech is down to preference, i.e. only if you really must out of duty. usually only the Best man, the bride's father and the maid of honour/chief bride'smaid give speeches, otherwise you would have all and sundry at it.
If you really MUST give a speech, make it short, sweet and, above all, honest and humorous. Check out the link for more.
2006-10-20 03:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're getting married?! Congratulations! Now, with the speech, don't be nervous. It has to come from the heart. What do you love about her? You makes you feel so special when you're around her? How did you feel when you first met her? Are you always going too love her? I hope this helps you. ♥
2006-10-20 03:07:14 · answer #5 · answered by rocksinger4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it short.
Thank the people who did most to help.
The bridesmaids look beautiful.
The bride looks amazing.
Thank you have a great time.
(oh and don't do what I did and make it up as you go along. My speech got loads of laughs, but I was never quite forgiven for forgetting to say how radiant the bride looked. In 13 years of marriage, it's my only regret)
2006-10-20 03:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by nev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Groom's speech?? You mean the "thank you" at the reception?
"Anne (or whatever bride's name is) & I would like to thank everyone for coming today. We are very happy to be surrounded by our family and friends at this special occassion. We would like to acknowledge our parents for their wonderful support and loving thoughts as Anne & I joined in marriage today. We hope that everyone enjoys themselves at the reception. Anne & I will be around to say hello to each of you just as soon as we can."
Or something like that..... You get the idea.
2006-10-20 03:15:41 · answer #7 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does the groom have to have a speech? I've never heard of that. How silly!
2006-10-20 03:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by spelling nazi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She racked you into doing speeches huh...LOL I can't help ya there. My hubby and I stayed away from the speech thing at the ceremony. The traditional sayings were enough. And, we know we love each other deeply, so why bother with that? Good luck and sorry I couldn't help.
2006-10-20 02:59:35 · answer #9 · answered by bradnmich2003 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your wife wnats to hear your words not words from others. Just be yourself and dont even practice just let the words flow the day of the ceremony that way the words would have more meaning and come straight from the heart.
2006-10-20 02:59:25 · answer #10 · answered by Luckys Charm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋