Monday, August 08, 2005
writing a wedding speech
Writing a wedding speech is especially hard if you don’t know what is expected of you. If you have not attended many weddings, or have not really listened to the speeches given at weddings, you may be wondering what the point of wedding speeches is. It is important that you understand the motives behind giving speeches before you try to write one of your own.
Wedding speeches are, in general, a way to help the wedding couple celebrate the wedding. They are often given in conjunction with toasts. At the reception there is usually a time allotted for wedding speeches. This can be before the meal, during the meal, or after the meal. Many speeches are also given when the new couple arrives at the reception.
At some weddings there is a separate, smaller set of speeches that takes place during the wedding ceremony. If you are part of the Bridal party you may want to ask exactly when the speeches will take place so that you know the agenda of the wedding celebration. In most cases someone who is in charge of coordinating the wedding will let you know when you’ll be giving your speech.
At the wedding reception speeches are often announced by the master of ceremonies who will invite members of the wedding party to come up and give their speech. At smaller weddings the Best Man may start off the wedding speeches. In general the speeches will take some time. Speeches will be heard by the Best Man, the Maid of Honor, the Bridesmaids, and other wedding party members. The father and mother of the Bride and Groom will also be asked to give speeches.
Finally, the Bride and Groom will be asked to say a few words. At this point the floor will be opened for other guests to come forward and give their well wishes in the form of a speech or a toast.
Wedding speeches are, in general, a way to help the wedding couple celebrate the wedding. They are often given in conjunction with toasts. At the reception there is usually a time allotted for wedding speeches. This can be before the meal, during the meal, or after the meal. Many speeches are also given when the new couple arrives at the reception.
At some weddings there is a separate, smaller set of speeches that takes place during the wedding ceremony. If you are part of the Bridal party you may want to ask exactly when the speeches will take place so that you know the agenda of the wedding celebration. In most cases someone who is in charge of coordinating the wedding will let you know when you’ll be giving your speech.
At the wedding reception speeches are often announced by the master of ceremonies who will invite members of the wedding party to come up and give their speech. At smaller weddings the Best Man may start off the wedding speeches. In general the speeches will take some time. Speeches will be heard by the Best Man, the Maid of Honor, the Bridesmaids, and other wedding party members. The father and mother of the Bride and Groom will also be asked to give speeches.
Finally, the Bride and Groom will be asked to say a few words. At this point the floor will be opened for other guests to come forward and give their well wishes in the form of a speech or a toast.
