I know it should stay under two minutes.....I just need a good example of a speech...classy and elegant, thoughtful.
2007-10-12 10:08:50 · 5 answers · asked by Reese 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You should say a bunch of funny things about your friend and then tell the people she was always a caring or funny person (vary) Then tell the bride and the groom good luck with the marrige then something funny classy.
2007-10-12 10:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First--start with Who are you and how do you know him/her. I hate listening to toasts when the bridesmaid assumes we all know she's known the bride since she was 4 and they were roommates in college.
Realize most of these people have never met you. So, "Hi I'm Sarah Walker and I've been the bride's best friend since we entered high school together."
Next--how did the bride and groom get together, or how did you first see them together. A lot of people put a first date story, or a story on how they had been together 3 months when you met him. First time you met him he tripped and spilt soda all over the front of the bride. She usually would have been furious b/c we all know she is a firecracker. But she laughed it off and grabbed one of his shirts from the car and you knew they were perfect for each other!
Then include good wishes for the future. And Irish toast/blessing. A personal moment about their dreams (do they want a large family--if so wish them many children). Be careful with humor. Never say anything too personal that most people won't get or anything embarrassing. Something like "the bride crashed her car into him and thats how they met" is funny (if its true). "The groom's ex's are so numerous and usually so temporary, it took me months to learn her name" is never funny.
No mentioning anything upsetting. I read someone on here once wanting to mention morgages and strife and wishing the bride and groom much pain b/c pain makes you stronger. Wow. I'm sure that wedding sat in awkward silence for a while. Just great wishes, all the joy and happiness you deserve. Perhaps children just like them should be the meanest thing you say.
Its only 2 minutes--so roughly a page of writing. Try short stories and run it by a couple friends first, to make sure that it is sweet, sincere and doesn't leave people out with "inside jokes".
Good luck and I'm sure you'll do fine!
2007-10-16 05:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I had to toast my best friend, I went through so many drafts trying to get the perfect thoughts down.
The main thing I learned while writing it is this; the people that are attending the wedding are not interested in you or your memories of your friend, they are there for the couple and want to hear about them. So dont talk about yourself.
I suggest you write a small speech about a nice moment you have witnessed between the two of them. It doesnt have to be an earth shattering moment, but something that really struck you. Keep it to that kind of thing and the crowd will love it.
Good luck!
2007-10-12 10:36:07 · answer #3 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gave a toast at my mom's wedding and short to the point definitely works. I didn't even have to talk about my mom or anything like that. When all else fails talk about what love means and then say how glad you are that your friend has found it and how proud you are to able to bare witness to that love. It's a sure crowd pleaser. :)
2007-10-12 10:13:12 · answer #4 · answered by Phaylynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try to be funny. Think through everything you are going to say to make sure you don't say something which could be taken the wrong way.
Just be heartfelt and complementary. Try not to drink too much beforehand.
2007-10-12 10:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by jake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋