opinions/suggestions maid of honor speecch?

Question

the following is my 1st draft of my moh speeh for my sisters wedding. im trying to keep it short, sweet, and not too corney. any feedback/suggestions would be very helpful.
(please no rude comments, im not the best writer. thanks!)




I have never been very good at talking in front of people,
But I figured for my big sisters wedding, I could give it a try
First of all, the ceremony was just wonderful. I hope that it went as you both hoped.
There is a saying that goes ‘the first kiss is always the most important in a love story’
Although there have been many kisses before today, its only been a couple hours since you took your first kiss as man and wife
now marriage has no guarantees. You guys are gonna have many hard times as well as good times. But I think that as long as you both work together, then theres no reason you shouldn’t be happy.
So finally, congratulations to Stephanie, my wonderful big sister… and a family welcome to brandon.
i wish you both the best of love

im having a hard time with this speech because i do not think they are a good match for each other. they fight all the time about the dumbest things, and always act so miserable. i dont want to have to lie in my speech.

Answer 1

Very nice. I like it. =)

I love the body of the speech.

It's very touching. ;) I personally think it'll go over quite well.

-Tim

Answer 2

I had to give a speech for a friend of mine, and I also didn't like the groom. So I know that can make it hard, because you don't want to lie about how great they are for eachother and so forth. Here is what I would suggest...

"I have never been very good at talking in front of people, but for my big sisters wedding, I would do anything.

First of all, the ceremony was just wonderful. You both looked so happy, and I am so glad everyone here can share that with you both.

There is a saying that goes ‘the first kiss is always the most important in a love story’
Although there have been many kisses before today, its only been a couple hours since you took your first kiss as man and wife, and although there will be many more kisses, I hope you don't forget todays.

More than anyting, I wish you both the best of love and life.

So finally, congratulations to Stephanie, my wonderful big sister and to Brandon, welcome to the family."

Answer 3

Just a few things I might change. Instead of saying, "I hope that it went as you both hoped", you might say, "I hope it was all you dreamed of". Also, this would be a good point to thank your parents (or whoever else is hosting the wedding)...You could say, "Many thanks to Mom & Dad for making this a wedding to remember."

I might also insert a few other "fluffy" adjectives...For example, instead of saying, "...and a family welcome to Brandon", you might say, "...and on behalf of my family, I'd like to offer our warmest welcome to Brandon."

And to say that "there's no reason you shouldn't be happy", you might say, "you can expect many happy years together".

Here's a piece I found the other day, that I think talks to the difficulties of marriage, and the work that it takes to be successful...You might find something in this that helps you say what you're trying to express.

Love is temporary madness; it erupts like volcanoes then subsides. And when it subsides, you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion...that is just being "in love" which any fool can do. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and fortunate accident. When roots grow towards each other underground and when all the pretty blossoms have fallen from the branches, you find that you are one tree and not two.

Answer 4

That sounds really good, I like how you are keeping it short and sweet. I would not say there will be "many hard times as well as good times." Instead to make it sound a little less downer debby I would say "there is bound to be hard times but many wonderful/good times ahead for both of you." Also I would leave out the part about marriage not having any guarantee, they know that and so I would just leave that part out. Great job though. It sounds like you will do wonderful!

Answer 5

i would stay away from things that are obvious as far as trials coming in a marriage. i think you should completly change your speech and focus more on what it meant to have her as a sister and what it means to be gaining a brother. also talk about how the two are perfect for each other and you know that they will take care of each other. just mainly focus on the good points of the day and good memories you had with both of them since they began dating. but the ending is great!