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Wedding
Planning
A Toast
with the Most
How to Write the
Perfect Wedding Speech
By Dayna Engberg
Do
Prepare in Advance
If there’s one piece of advice you must
follow when giving a wedding speech,
it’s this: Don’t wing it. Avoid making a
speech that’s memorable for all the wrong
reasons by preparing in advance. Record
yourself practicing, rehearse in front of a
friend and keep it concise. A good speech
should be around two to five minutes.
Be Authentic
If you’re sharing a story or anecdote, don’t
try too hard to be funny. There’s nothing
more awkward than a joke that lands flat.
Instead, connect with the audience by
speaking from the heart. If you choose a
topic you genuinely want to share, you’ll
feel more relaxed speaking about it and
come off more confident.
Keep It Clean
S
o you’re planning to take the
mic at an upcoming wedding.
Congratulations! Speaking at one
of life’s most important events is a huge
honor. It can also come with a side of
anxiety. But don’t worry, we’ve got you
covered with these essential tips for
writing the perfect wedding speech.
It’s a toast, not a roast! Remember that
your audience may include older relatives,
plus-ones and colleagues. Don’t embarrass
the newlyweds with crude jokes or stories
they wouldn’t want grandma hearing. If
you’re not sure if it’s appropriate, err on
the side of caution and save the juicy stuff
for the rehearsal dinner.
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Don’t
Not sure where to start? Reflect on these
prompts to get the creative juices flowing.
Use Inside Jokes
Inside jokes might get a laugh or two out
of the wedding party, but they’ll probably
go over everyone else’s heads. Avoid the
confused looks and blank stares by writing
your speech with the larger audience in
mind, or include the backstory so that
everyone can follow along.
• When you first met the bride or groom, what bonded you
as friends?
• Have you shared any moments together where things didn’t
go as planned?
• What was the most fun or interesting thing that you’ve
done together?
Drink Too Much
• Do the newlyweds have any strange hobbies or quirks that
they share?
• What inspires you about their relationship?
• How did the newlyweds meet? What was your first impression?
• What does each partner bring out in the other?
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It might be tempting to hit the open bar
for a little liquid courage before your
speech, but save the celebrating for after.
You don’t want to be up there slurring
your words or worse, forgetting your
lines. Order a glass of champagne, but
hold off on drinking it so you have a full
glass to raise at the end of your toast. ◆
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