I cried,my daughter sobbed like a baby, my wife shed tears, and some members of my family because...
Dear Worried Wedding Speech giver,
''I am Adams from the United States. This happened to our family prior to my daughter’s wedding and it can happen to you too unless you…
Life isn't always fair-Is it?
Granny once said life was not fair. I found it hard to understand her words until tragedy struck our home. Words cannot adequately describe how I felt as my daughter’s wedding drew near.
Sadly,however,days before her big day, my wife’s brother was involved in a bloody road accident when returning home from work. His cherry-red Toyota Highlander ran into a truck. The vehicle was terribly mangled and three of his co-workers died on the spot.
When news of the disaster reached us, we were simply shocked and we couldn’t apply our minds to the wedding planning.
Our wedding plans grounded to a halt.
I wondered why that dark cloud over our roof at that crucial moment. Our hearts was in our mouth and we didn’t know what to do. We had to attend to him all the time and we lost touch with the wedding planning festivities.
We had wanted to cancel the marriage plans but we couldn’t because many of our guests had written or emailed to confirm that they were coming.
My daughter couldn’t take it . She feared her kind uncle might not been able to make it. Added to this was the fact everything had come to a halt.Sometimes, she did sob like a worried child on my wife’s shoulders but I kept reassuring her that all shall be well.
In less than two weeks to go, the doctor carried out a surgery on his right thigh. It took twelve hours for the doctors to correct a dislocated bone.
Despite the odds prevailing against us, we put our acts together to ensure nothing was left to chance. The wedding preparations resumed albeit on a rather low note.
An unusual miracle!
One sunny afternoon, something unusual occurred was awakened by the persistent cries of the home phone and so I quickly grabbed the receiver.
‘Is this Adam?’, the caller asked.
’Of course’,I countered.
‘’Michael is doing so well and we have agreed to discharged Monday afternoon.’’,she said reassuringly.
I broke the ‘’sweet’’ news of his recovery to the family and everyone was in joy. My wife knelt and raised both arms the way Holy fathers pray in a monastery. I broke down in tears of joy and tears dripped down my daughter’s soft cheeks.
It was unbelievable when we picked him up from the hospital. He didn’t suffer any bone damage.He wasn’t even hobbling.
He was the Mike we always knew! I never believed in miracles till that day I saw him walk out of the hospital with my naked eyes! Seeing the extent of damage of his auto, I thought he did come out paralyzed.
My wife came to my rescue
His remarkable recovery lifted our spirits and we worked around the clock to ensure things were properly fixed for our daughter's marriage. With less than three days to our daughter’s wedding, my wife asked, ‘’Honey, how can we make the day memorable?’’
Frankly, I couldn’t think of a neat idea. Hours later, she suggested a wedding speech. My face fell at her suggestion because I once embarrassed myself when asked to give a short speech at a family party.
‘’Emily, we better give her childhood scrapbook’’, I countered
‘’That’s OK for her but how about the guests? I read from somewhere that the giving of wedding speeches linger on their minds more than anything else. Please forget about your past public speaking failures and give it a try.’’ , She admonished
‘’OK my dear'', i replied
This goldmine was very valuable and it can help you
I must confess that I went online and scoured everywhere until I found your speech samples. It was exactly what I was looking for. It helped me to put my exact thoughts and emotions into words.
The tips on overcoming wedding speech worries abated my fears and it inspired me to develop self-confidence. It was a real blessing.
I shared the story of my brother –in-law’s incredible recovery and the challenges that ensued. Mike, my brother-in-law, my wife and daughter and some guests had moist eyes. As I blurted on, they couldn’t fight back their tears any longer.
Some of the wedding guests even shared tears. They were moved by my wedding speech. When It was over the family came to hug me and a guest thought I was a pro!
The experience was so magical. The success stories saved me.
Giving memorable wedding speeches isn’t as difficult as you imagined it to be.''
If Adam was able to give his amid the tension in his family, you too can give yours like a pro.Forget about your past experience and ignore that voice within which seems to say you don’t have the guts to face the audience.
The truth is you can make it if you picture the benefits of saying something memorable at a wedding.
Just imagine the honor and the sense of accomplishment you will experience after you have mustered courage to give your speech.Your family and friends will come up to hug and tell you well done. Those who have aren’t better or more eloquent than you are. Just believe in your self and you can.
All you have to do is to click on the kind of wedding speech you will give and discover how
how some nervous wedding speakers from around the world gave great speeches at weddings and even got standing ovation despite having fears and no public speaking skills!
Go click on your preferred link from the list or categories or the kind of wedding speeches you will give below to discover how they did that and how you too can do same no matter how you feel. They are a must read!
Need easy-to-follow tips and ideas to help you write a heartfelt maid of honor speech for your friend or sister? But, can’t seem to make headway?
Just stick with me for a while and I will share with you tips and ideas about…
How you can model your maid of honor speech after maid of honor speech examples or samples
How to create an outline and structure for your maid of honor speech for your friend or sister
How to write a great maid of honor speech for your sister or friend using the exact steps I use to create stellar wedding speeches
Ok…let’s dive right in.
Here’s Why You Need A Good Maid Of Honor Speech
There’s no greater joy than standing by your friend or sister as she exchange promises with that special person in her life.
That’s an honor you shouldn’t take lightly.Well, another honor up for grabs is when you confidently grab the microphone and make an amazing maid of honor speech for your sister or friend.
If you are not good with words or an eloquent speaker, that can be pretty mesmerizing and you might find yourself wondering where to start and how to connect your jumbled thoughts and ideas into a deeply meaningful maid of honor speech.
If you are stuck, please don’t worry because the following easy-to-follow tips can help you get started even if you think you are a very terrible writer.
It Starts From Here And Ends Here
Writing and delivering a maid of honor speech first begins in the mind. How so?
If you never delivered a speech your whole lifetime, your mind will bring up images of when you failed to impress your listeners with your speaking skills. If you dwell on it, you will magnify your fears.
So, you have to leave the past in the past and keep your sights on developing your confidence no matter you are feeling right now. That, in essence, is the first step to calming your nerves so you can work up the nerve for your wedding speech for your friend or sister.
Here’s How to Get Content Ideas for Your Maid Of Honor Speech
If you are clueless about this whole speech writing thing, then the best way to move forward is to first watch inspiring maid of honor speech YouTube videos.
You may watch several entertaining clips a couple of times and write down ideas and tips you think you can weave into your own script.
Here are some really good video clips for your viewing and learning pleasure.
Maid of Honor Speech Video Example For Sister#1
Maid of Honor Speech Video Template For Friend# 2
Have You Also Thought About This For Your Maid Of Honor Speech?
Another handy resource that’s a real ‘’goldmine’’ for rich ideas is maid of honor speech examples/samples. The trick here is to find a well-written example, analyze it to find out how it was written, and then model your maid of honor speech after it.
We are going to cover that and more in detail in the next few lines. So, please stay tuned.
First and foremost, let’s look at this:
Maid Of Honor Speech Example/ Template
I would like to thank hitched.co.uk for posting this on their website.
Liz… I’m so happy to be here today as your maid of honour, and to be able to tell everyone here how perfect Liz and Mike are for each other.
For those of you who don’t know, I’m Michelle, best friend of Liz’s for nearly 20 years. We were in 6th grade when we first met, and bonded because we were both going through our cringy anime phase together (and are still going through). She was obsessed with the anime Gundam Wing and I was a weird, nerdy kid who happened to like it too.
You were by my side on my actual wedding day as my maid of honour, and now I am by yours, finally getting to see you walk down the aisle to the man of your dreams.
I never would have thought that this friendship that started from passing notes in class and doodling anime boys to one another would be my most treasured and long-lived friendship. But it wasn’t hard, since, over time, I learned that Liz is one of the most dedicated and loving people you will ever meet.
When she decides to be loyal to someone, she will put her whole heart into it. I really could go on and on about how wonderful she is, and god knows I have many stories of our shenanigans, from anime and boy drama through middle school and high school, to drunken all-nighters and Anime Expos in college. But when I think about our friendship, I like to recall us sneaking off to the apartment pool one night because summers in Riverside are hot as hell even after sunset.
We dipped our feet in the water and gushed about being at each other’s weddings and even having kids around the same time so our kids could be best friends like us (OR MAYBE MORE…). And here we are now…
You were by my side on my actual wedding day as my maid of honour, and now I am by yours, finally getting to see you walk down the aisle to the man of your dreams. And I know there’s no man more worthy of your love and intense loyalty than Mike.
I watched their relationship bloom, from cute virtual dates in World of Warcraft, to sneaking off to Disneyland during the summer, and I saw that both of them were romantics who genuinely wanted to make it work.
Liz has always had a type – she loves the cool, mysterious, quiet types with good jawlines. In Mike’s case, his cool exterior as they got to know each other in high school was likely him just being socially awkward and shy.
But I watched their relationship bloom, from cute virtual dates in World of Warcraft, to sneaking off to Disneyland during the summer, and I saw that both of them were romantics who genuinely wanted to make it work. And I know you both worked your asses off to make it work.
Few people realise how many challenges you two overcame to be together and stay together. You were long distance for half of your relationship – over high school AND college, across the country, from California to Ohio. That’s a huge accomplishment.
People change so much from those ages, become totally different people with different goals. Yet Liz and Mike made it work. They grew together and always, always made an effort to intertwine their lives together.
They never stopped communicating, never stopped dating each other, even when they finally closed the distance. This is a couple that still kiss and hug and look at each other like love-struck teenagers several years later...
As Liz’s roommate, I can tell you she was always on the phone or webcam with him. She’d lovingly craft comics and art of them two to send in care packages to him, and I remember Mike drawing something for her, even though he’s not the drawing type, and running it by me for the sake of reciprocating her love.
And they kept this up for years. They never stopped communicating, never stopped dating each other, even when they finally closed the distance. This is a couple that still kiss and hug and look at each other like love-struck teenagers several years later, yet have the confidence and intimacy of one that’s grown old and wise together.
Liz and Mike, as a couple, you two are exactly where you should be. To the happy couple and their happily ever after!
As someone who has watched their relationship from the very beginning, you two truly embody a piece of advice I once heard about marriage:
“A wedding ceremony should only, ever and always, be an affirmation that the relationship is where the couple wants to be, and a promise to keep it like that.” Liz and Mike, as a couple, you two are exactly where you should be. To the happy couple and their happily ever after!
Well, Let's Dive In! - We're Going To Draft A Beautiful Maid Of Honor Toast
Recall that maid of honor speech sample? It has an introduction, body, and conclusion. Pretty standard, right? But these three components form the basis for every speech.
So, let’s now focus on how best to write the first part of your maid of honor speech: an introduction
To get a fair idea of how to write the opening remarks, let's revisit that introduction, digest it, and then you'll know what to say. Also, what not to say, which is equally important.
"Hello all. Your presence here, to cheer on Brooke and Brian, means the world. I'm Faith, if you didn't know. Brooke's little sister. And today, I stand here as her Maid of Honor."
Take a pause here, let that sink in. Then, show your gratitude.
"A special thank you goes out to our parents. Mary, Robert, your love for us is undeniable. Gloria, William, your support for Brian has been immense. All of you, together, made this day possible. The love you've shown, it's a shining beacon. It's the essence of true marriage. From the bottom of my heart, thank you."
Let's break it down, shall we? The first few lines should include two things (Part A):
First, who you are and how you're connected to the bride.
Second, a warm welcome and expression of appreciation.
Let's say you're the bride's sister. Go ahead and express your gratitude to your parents, grandparents even, especially if they've played a significant role in your upbringing. If you are a friend of the bride, simply thank everyone for coming to the wedding and deliver your speech.
Take a moment to thank her for the honor of being asked to speak. Make sure she knows how deeply honored and excited you are to stand beside her side as her maid of honor. There's magic in expressing your emotions, believe me. The crowd will feel it too.
Let's take a little task to start things off. Grab a pen, a piece of paper. Write down names. Names of the folks you'd like to acknowledge, right at the start. Jot them down in this space.
1)…………
2)…………
3)…………
Believe it or not, there’s actually a second part connected to the introduction. Shall we look at it?
Ok…here you go: I picked up those lines from the maid of honor speech above.
''Brooke, as a big sister, you were incredible. Growing up, I didn’t fully grasp the extent of your love and support.''
Guess what? It's the preface to your speech's body, the hook if you will. Here's how you can make your speech captivating from the get-go with a ‘’killer’’ hook.
First, start off with a compliment, simple and sweet. Look at this example:
Anita, you radiate beauty tonight, sitting next to your charming prince.
Next, got a good singing voice like this maid of honor? Use it. Serenade the audience with your opening lines. Entertain the guests with a popular tune. One they can hum, sway or even dance along to. Make it an unforgettable moment. Trust me, they'll love it! Here's an example:
Next, open with a quote. A quote about love, marriage or friendship. Here are a few heart-warming ones to kick start your speech:
Moulin Rouge said, “The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.”
Jean Dan said, “Every woman deserves happiness. Yet, she becomes her true self when she finds the one who completes her joy.”
Jean Dan also said, “A good man is the best gift God can give a good woman from His treasure chest.”
Here's another from Jean Dan, “True love remains elusive until you meet the one your heart and soul yearn for.”
Megan said “I never knew what love was until I met you, and when distance separated us, I discovered what true love meant."
Now, let's ask ourselves. Can you transform any of these quotes into an enchanting intro? Let's try this exercise together.
"I discovered the true meaning of love when I met my best friend two decades ago."
Feel the warmth in that? It pulls at your heartstrings, doesn't it? Noticed how seamlessly I incorporated the quote, "'I never knew what love was until I met you. When distance pulled us apart, I discovered what true love is'"? The result is touching and genuine. That's the power of a well-placed quote.
Another tactic? Play with words. Make your speech humorous. Something like this:
"Good afternoon, all. I'm 'berry' happy…(pause and laugh) Maybe it's because I had berries for breakfast? It warms my heart seeing so many of you traveled from afar to be here. It means the world."
(Note: switch 'very' with 'berry' to engage the audience)... (pause, wait for chuckles, then add)...
Better still, you may start with a rhyming poem like this one:
These I Can Promise - Mark Twain
I cannot promise you a life of sunshine; I cannot promise riches, wealth, or gold; I cannot promise you an easy pathway That leads away from change or growing old. But I can promise all my heart’s devotion; A smile to chase away your tears of sorrow; A love that’s ever true and ever growing; A hand to hold in yours through each tomorrow.
Now, a question for you. Which technique resonates with you for the second part of your introduction? Pick one. Scribble down some thoughts and see what happens.
Next up, let's learn...
How to Write The Body of Your Maid of Honor Speech Using This Example
Let's take inspiration from the example above. The path to guide us, so to speak.
"Almost every childhood memory of mine involves you, all the more wonderful because of you. Remember our all-day 'Olden Days' games?"
Faith discussed memories. And that's precisely what your maid of honor speech should be.
How to gather those memories? It's easy. Get your notepad, pen, and answer these questions:
When and where did you first meet the bride? If you're her sister, talk about her birth. If you are not her sister, you can just mention how and when you first met and became friends.
How did your bond grow? Share childhood memories if she's your sister. Stick to the good ones. No embarrassing tales, unless they're humorously spun.
What shared interests do you have? Travelling? Shopping? Sports? Reading? Just write them down and embellish it with a good story if you can
What funny and sweet memories do you have of the bride?
Mention the groom too. If you don't know him well, tell him he's lucky to have married your friend or sister and share with him a few tips for making her happy.
Here's what I suggest: Answer the questions above, use those to create an outline or bullet points. Then, pen a first draft. Edit and polish it until the content and style sing in harmony. If your storyline is too long, just go with what you would like to share with your family and friends.
Alright, now we come into the last part...
Wrapping Up Your Maid of Honor Speech Unforgettably!
The grand finale of your toast should leave an imprint like the words of a sacred book. You want the memory of your words to linger. To achieve that, here are some foolproof strategies:
Are you married? Share a golden nugget about what keeps a marriage thriving.
Share encouraging words or wishes for the newlyweds. Simple yet heartfelt. Can you write one? Not too hard to jot one down, right?
How about ending with a love quote from a movie? Here are some contenders:
From "Angels in the Outfield" (1994), "Love is that can't-eat, can't-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over-the-fence, World Series kind of stuff."
If the couple met online, borrow this from "Her" (2013), "The heart's not like a box that gets filled up. It expands in size the more you love."
Or, the tongue-in-cheek quote from "Knocked Up" (2007), “Marriage is like a tense, unfunny, version of Everybody Loves Raymond, only it doesn’t last 22 minutes. It lasts forever."
Or, a touching poem could be just the thing. Poetry has a way of expressing feelings like nothing else.
If you or the couple holds Christian beliefs, ending your speech with a Bible verse or scriptures could add a special touch.
I'm drawn to using Psalm 128 as my wrap-up. It's such a heartwarming scripture!
Psalm 128 from the New International Version reads like a song rising to the heavens:
I would like to use Psalm 128 to wrap up….it’s such a beautiful bible quote!
Psalm 128(New International Version)
A song of ascents.
1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord,
who walk in obedience to him.
2 You will eat the fruit of your labor;
blessings and prosperity will be yours.
3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine
within your house;
your children will be like olive shoots
around your table.
4 Yes, this will be the blessing
for the man who fears the Lord.
5 May the Lord bless you from Zion;
may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem
all the days of your life.
6 May you live to see your children’s children— peace be on Israel.
These are all great choices. But remember, it's about what resonates with you, what you feel will best encapsulate your sentiments, and importantly, what you believe will be a meaningful note to end on for the bride, groom, and the audience.
Your maid of honor speech is your gift to them, so make it as unique and special as they are.
Let me ask you this simple question: Can you really use all the tips and ideas on this page to write your own maid of honor speech for your sister or friend.
If you are not too sure, you might want to find out how Li did with incredible ease when her friend was getting married.
She badly wanted to give a great maid of honor speech that would make my friend feel not only proud but also express how much she loves and adores her.
But, juggling her 9-5 and helping the bride plan for the wedding were a real struggle that she didn’t know where to start or even find the right words that would express her deepest love and admiration for the bride and his groom.
They say nothing ventured, nothing gained. So, she took a leap of faith by first filling out this very simple form when she found out that she didn’t have to pay first to get her speech done.
She asked for a few edits and when we asked her how her speech went, she sent over this note: (Please note: Kindly click on the image below to make it legible)
Li's not the only one we have helped. We helped another nervous person whose testimonial is in his own pen below.
We have helped several others give memorable speeches too, So, your case is not hopeless. There’s hope for you.
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We have helped several others give memorable speeches too. So, your case is not hopeless. There’s hope for you.
Wedding not too far away? Or happening in less than 24 hours?Trust me, we can deliver!it doesn’t matter if your speech is today, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year,... we can make things work for you
''The wedding was GREAT. There were about 120 guests. About 15 people came up to me afterward and told me I gave a great speech. I had to tweak it a little because of my tardiness getting it to you but, it all turned out great. Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it''- Phil Australia
You see, all these persons you have just read about are mere mortals like you and me and many were scared to death about this whole wedding speech thing.
But they all decided to take action by asking our wedding speech consultants to help them give incredible wedding speeches and we didn’t let them down.
The bride's wedding is a very special milestone in her life and you shouldn't let her down in anyway. Which is why we are here to help you give a wedding speech that will blow everyone away, even if you are an experienced speaker or you just hate speaking before an audience.
Yes, if you are expecting nothing less than a very special, beautiful, unique, and memorable speech.
Yes, if you are overwhelmed by the pressures of work and the wedding preparations and don’t have the time to put together a very meaningful speech, so you can have peace of mind
Yes, if you want the bride, your friends or siblings, her family, your family, children, friends, and wedding guests to shower you with very sincere compliments…just imagine how you will feel
Yes, if you are not good with words and you feel you’re not a natural writer and you are struggling to find the right words but still want to give a great speech.
Yes, you get so scared anytime you’re asked to say something before an audience and you really want to save yourself from any form of embarrassment on your big day.
Yes, if you are not too eloquent or not too sure if you are on the right track.
Yes, if you absolutely hate speaking in public or feel this is not your thing but you want to make your wife feel very proud
Yes, if you have a day or less to the wedding and you are worried that you might make some horrible mistakes
Yes, if you are a good speaker but you still want someone to look over or review what you've come up with!
Wedding not too far away? Or happening in less than 24 hours?Trust me, we can deliver!it doesn’t matter if your speech is today, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year,... we can make things work for you
Just imagine leaving your entire presentation in the hands of skilled wedding speech consultants who will take away your pain of spending hours thinking hard and long about what to say and what not to say.
Also, envision being patiently guided to say something that will leave a favorable impression on the mind of your listeners.
And also imagine the thrill and feeling of excitement and pride you’re going to experience when the audience leaps onto their feet and scream and shouts and even sing your praises.
Won’t you love that? I hope you do...
Ok, I am Interested, What’s the Cost?
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health and economic crisis have caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some couples are still getting married and giving speeches like never before.
Nonetheless, not everyone could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video, and the bride, your friends and family, and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the wedding day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
Oh Ok, How Then Do I Get Started Since I Want To Get On Board Right Away?
After that, we will send you a very short questionnaire to fill out via email! You only have to check your email a few hours after you have made your request.
Then, you fill out the questionnaire sent through your email, and please have it sent back to us…
We will confirm receipt of it…If something is not too clear, we will ask you to clarify…If not, we will send you a wonderful draft in a couple of hours if this on very short notice….If not, after a few days
Then, you look it over and tell us if you are okay with it or you want to amend it till you are happy with it--although we always get it right even with the first draft.
Finally, we would ask you to pay for it.
Just a reminder of what you pay after it’s duly completed.
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health and economic crisis have caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some brides are still getting married and asking their friends or siblings to make maid of honor speeches.
Nonetheless, not everyone could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the bride's big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video, and the bride, your friends, friends and family, and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the wedding day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
Please note: Your speech draft comes with a proven and simple tip to master your speech or remember your speech just as you want it without carrying a paper with you.
Just see what someone said about that great tip that's proven to calm your nerves and help you speak with purpose, poise, and clarity!
''Hi Dan,
The speech went very well, I modified it a bit and practiced it as you suggested (great advice). Thanks for all your help and if I need a prepared speech again I’ll definitely contact you.
All the best,
Matt''
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The most effective way to get your entire speech into your head without memorizing your speech. Guaranteed to help you even if you have a very poor memory or your memory is like a goldfish…most of our clients still wonder where we got this idea from. This ensures that you don't read off a sheet of paper...
Just see what someone said about that great tip that's proven to calm your nerves and help you speak with purpose, poise, and clarity!
''Hi Dan,
The speech went very well, I modified it a bit and practiced it as you suggested (great advice). Thanks for all your help and if I need a prepared speech again I’ll definitely contact you.
All the best,
Matt''
Ways to include humor in your speech and what it takes to do so
If you ever thought thatwriting an amazing maid of honor speech for your friend or sister was so hard, then you’ve got to think twice about that because this piece will cover everything you need to know about writing a lovely maid of honor speech for your friend or sister.
As a professional maid of honor wedding speech writer, I can tell you that you don’t have to be naturally gifted with words to write something captivating. There are proven steps you can easily follow and examples you can model your maid of honor speech after.
Guess what? Most maids of honors become very obsessed with making their maid of honor speeches that they lose their sanity and end up fumbling when asked to deliver a few remarks about the bride.
I believe you deserve something better than that because you have a huge responsibility to make the bride feel proud with your words. As maid of honor who has been there for here in good times and bad, you certainly have tons of memories to make this a reality.
But, the pressing question is: How do I go from aimlessly staring at the blank sheet or your computer screen to writing a great maid of honor speech that captures the spirit of your friendship? It’s actually simple! Really? Sure! It boils down to two things:
Putting the past behind you and preparing yourself for your maid of honor speech
Model your maid of honor speech after well-written maid of honor speech examples/templates
Let’s start off by looking at the first bullet point:
Putting the past behind you and preparing yourself for your maid of honor speech
Do you know why most wedding speakers get so nervous prior to delivering their toasts? It’s because they have this niggling fear about speaking in public that whenever they are asked to speak before a small group of people, they cower like deer in the headlights.
You have to put the past behind you whenever your views and experience are concerning public speaking and focus on making your wedding speech for your friend or sister and you will be brimming with self- confidence.
Let me also add that if you want to boost your self-confidence, you will have to dip your toes in the water by watching a few video clips about how maid of honor wedding speeches are made.
There are tons of them online but a few are distinct and unique. Here are a few really good ones you can watch and learn from and even apply to your own script.
Just grab your note pad and pen and write down ideas you think you can weave into your own maid of honor speech for your friend or sister
Here they are:
Maid Of Honor Speech Video For Friend
Maid Of Honor Speech Video For Sister
Now, let’s look at the second bullet point:
Model your maid of honor speech after well-written maid of honor speech examples/templates
A reliable speech writing resource that can help you to easily and quickly write your maid of honor speech is maid of honor speech examples.
They are dependable because such samples contain plenty ideas, tips, and lines you can model your script after even if you are a terrible writer or not too sure where to start.
Here are two funny and heartfelt maid of honor examples you can learn from and adapt for your own script.
Maid of Honor Speech For Friend Example/Template #1
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First of all, I want to thank you all for coming so far for this special event. I know it means a lot to Toni and Jeremy. We are missing one very important person today, Stacie, Toni's sister whom we lost 2 months ago. But I know she is here today Toni, holding your other hand.
Jeremy got here when I was 9, so I was actually old enough to enjoy having another baby brother in the house. We all knew from the get-go that Jeremy had a different sense of humor than most little boys.
He started climbing walls at a very young age, literally, and was soon thereafter bungee jumping the cats off the bunk beds. At age four, he held the family hostage in the driveway with the hose. Every time one of us tried to get past him to turn it off, he would shoot us full blast in the face with water. It took Uncle Joe to finally get the hose away from Jeremy and free us all.
Now, Toni and I met at Dan's Foods Grocery store when we were both 19. The first time I remember talking to her was when she was a checker and I was a bagger. I had asked her to work for me, and she said she would, as long as she didn't have to bag. Obviously, the managers were not ok with that, but I was really impressed by her easygoing manner, and her willingness to help me out.
We hung out for a few months after that and quickly realized how much we enjoyed each other's company. Through the years, we have been roommates in Utah, hiking and camping buddies, roommates in Indiana, lifelong friends, and now sisters. It hasn't always been easy, but Toni has made me work at it to make it as good as it is now.
I have known Jeremy for 23 years and Toni for 13, and I can't think of a better pair. My brother and my best friend. Before they ever dated, Toni always flirted with Jeremy, and I remember his retort to her attention. “Toni, I'm too young for you, and by the time I'm old enough for you, you'll be too old for me.” That must have been the hook that caught her. Who knew that all these years later, they would be getting married? But how wonderful that they did.
This marriage is not always going to be easy for them, but I think it will be a good one. Toni likes to talk about her feelings, and Jeremy doesn't like to talk at all. In fact, I've told Toni that being friends with me for all these years was just training for marrying Jeremy.
However, knowing the two of them, with two of the most caring, thoughtful, and generous hearts, I know they will be fine. Jeremy and I grew up together, Toni and I grew up in the real world together, and Toni and Jeremy will grow together as a family.
Now, having been married for a whole two years now, I have some expert marriage advice to give:
– Whenever you're wrong, admit it. Whenever you're right, be quiet.
– The best way to remember an anniversary is to forget it just once. (which Sean just learned!)
– If you're clever, you'll always have the last word. However, if you're really clever you won't use it.
– A happy wife is a happy life.
– AND Jeremy- don't ever worry that Toni will leave you. She has spent years training you, and she won't give that up easily.
Now, lets raise our glasses to Toni and Jeremy. Here's to love, laughter, and happily ever after. Cheers!
Maid of Honor Speech For Sister Example/Template #2
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Ladies and Gentlemen: you'll be pleased to know I am only going to speak for a couple of minutes because of my throat..… if I go on too long Maria has threatened to cut it! I just want to say a few things on this happy day.
For those of you that don't know me I'm Maria's sister, Susie. I've decided not to tell any embarrassing stories because it would also be embarrassing to me… and our parents probably don't know about most of them.
Having known Maria for all her life I have a huge large library of stories to tell you that will leave her embarrassed and humiliated, but out of respect for her on her big day I have decided NOT to tell them.
(1) So I'm not going to tell you about the time that she was a senior in high school and two months before graduation she and her three friends were caught skipping school and when her parents punished her by making her take the school bus to school for the rest of the school year, she used her 12yr old sister at the time – that would be me- to be the lookout as she would sneak into her friends cars.
(2) And I'm not going to tell you about the time that Maria was three years old still living in a small village in Portugal. She was fascinated by these little ducks in a nearby pond and wanted to play with these ducklings so much that she would grab hold of them but the ducks got frightened and struggled to get out of these strange little girls’ hands, but Maria, still hoping the ducklings would play with her, would clutch them even tighter and ended up strangling them. To this day, people still wonder why there is an eerie shortage of ducks in our home village.
(3) And lastly I'm not going to tell you about the time my dad was outside barbecuing and asked Maria to run inside and tell her mom that he needed more charcoal. Now in the Portuguese language the word “charcoal” is incredibly similar to a profane word, which I will not repeat here today. So much to our mother's dismay, little Maria came running in declaring that her father needed more________!
Anyway, enough of the cheap shots. On a serious note..… It is an absolute honour for me to be your maid of honor today. You are a great sister, a great daughter and a great friend.
I've never seen you happier than you have been these last few years with Richard. I hope the best for you now and always. May you guys share everything in life together equally, including the housework!
We are all here today to celebrate everything that Maria and Rich have found in each other – a best friend, a lover, a teacher, a playmate, a true partner for life. As you sit side by side through this roller coaster of life remember to scream from the peaks, hold hands through the dips, laugh through the loop-the-loops and enjoy every twist and turn for the ride is better because you share it together. Separately, you are two special, remarkable people but together you are complete.
Lastly, I'd like to wish for you words from a song “I'll Stand By You” by the Pretenders:
“When you are at the crossroads, and you don't know which path to choose let me come along, because even if you're wrong, I'll stand by you”
Now Ladies and Gentlemen, would you all please stand and join me in a toast to Maria and Richard: May your love be like the wind, strong enough to move the clouds, soft enough to never hurt, but always never ending.
To love, laughter, and happily ever after. Cheers!
I hope you enjoyed reading both samples. I did! Both examples are hilarious, sweet and heartfelt.
I know you might be wondering how best you can model your maid of honor speech after those examples. It’s actually easy than you think. I am happy to help you out.
To do that, you first have to build an outline/structure from both of them. If you scroll up and read both templates once again, you will notice that both wedding speeches are centered on this outline:
Greetings
Short-self introduction
A few thank you notes
A brief note before you start your speech
A story about the bride
A story about the groom
How they complement each other
Share a few thoughts about marriage if you can/want to
End with your toast
I know you are already taking notes. If you can put those ideas down on paper and back each idea up with a few facts about the bride and groom, then you are on to something great.
Ok…let’s dissect each idea one step at a time and see how best you can figure out this whole thing.
It makes a lot of sense that we use the above outline to frame our thoughts. So, let’s start with that.
Greetings
Here are excerpts from both maid of honor speeches.
This wasn’t captured in both examples but I think a little child can write this aspect of your speech.
Next on the list is
Short-self introduction
Below is an example culled from the second example.
‘’For those of you that don't know me I'm Maria's sister, Susie. I've decided not to tell any embarrassing stories because….’’
If I were this sister, I would have added the fact that I appreciate her asking me to stand by her side her big and even thank her for honoring me this way. This addition would make her wedding very emotional.
This is a homework assignment for you: Just write down your relationship with the bride and how you feel about being her maid of honor. Or better still, how you felt when she chose you to be her maid of honor.
Here’s an example to buttress this point.
Anita is a social butterfly and has lots of friends. So, when her wedding day was approaching, I figured she would ask one of her friends with very vibrant personalities to take my place. Out of nowhere, she called me one summer afternoon and asked me to be her maid of honor which is an honor and privilege I hold in very high esteem.
The next idea on the list is…
A few thank you notes
You should start by thanking everyone for coming out from far and near to grace the event. Then, thank the bride for choosing you to be her maid of honor.
If you have bridesmaid to support you and the bride, then you can mention it and thank them as well.
I have to ask you this question: Are there other personalities you would like to include in your gratitude list? A hint: Are you the bride’s sister? If you are, you can thank your parents and extended family for molding your sister into the person she’s grown up to be.
There are some other figures you can say thank you to. Just do a little brainstorming to find out who deserves some words of gratitude.
Let’s look at the next item on the list:
A brief note before you start your speech
How you start your maid of honor speech will go a long way towards how well your speech is received. Hence, you should start on a bright note with one or more of these techniques.
Start with a joke.
You can start off with a nice quote. Any of these love quotes can probably work.
"In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine." — Maya Angelou
"Love is passion, obsession, someone you can't live without." — William Parrish
"I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you." — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
If you have a beautiful voice, you can start off by singing the bride’s favorite song or opening your speech with a tune everyone can sing along to. An example is seen below:
Questions to help you get some ideas down onto that paper: How would you like to start your maid of honor wedding speech? With a poem? Or A Song? Or What? The ball is in your court.
Let’s move on to what you’ve been waiting for:
A story/stories about the bride
This aspect of your maid of honor speech for your friend or sister is where it gets tricky for so many maids.
You have tons of memories deep down in your brain. But, it gets pretty hard when it comes to getting those ideas all down onto paper. But, how do you from staring at the blank white page to scripting it all down?
It’s simple. Just pour down every story you can remember about your bonds of friendship. You can write about stuff like:
Stories about where and when you first met
How you became close friends
When you traveled together
Birthday celebrations
Memorable getaways
Graduation ceremonies
Vacation Trips
Your shared interests or hobbies, etc.
Write about how the bride inspires you
This is a little assignment for you: Write down whatever you recall about your bonds of friendship and choose at least three stories you would like to weave into your maid of honor speech for the bride. This simple exercise can help you find content ideas for your wedding speech with ease.
Let’s look at another thing related to the above:
A story about the groom
If you have been friends with the bride and groom for a while, then you can obviously write something about the groom as shown in this example.
‘’ I have known Jeremy for 23 years and Toni for 13, and I can't think of a better pair. My brother and my best friend. Before they ever dated, Toni always flirted with Jeremy, and I remember his retort to her attention. “Toni, I'm too young for you, and by the time I'm old enough for you, you'll be too old for me.” That must have been the hook that caught her. Who knew that all these years later, they would be getting married? But how wonderful that they did.’’
If you don’t know him really well, you can simply say that they are a perfect match because they obviously love each other.
Here’s another thing you need to know about:
Share a few thoughts about marriage if you can/want to
I know it’s not customary for maid of honors to deliver pieces of advice for the bride and groom. But, you would be seen as a thoughtful and caring friend or sister if you can add a piece of advice to your speech.
If you just can’t do that for obvious reasons, you can probably chip in with a nice quote about love or marriage.
You may use any of these:
What greater thing is there for two human souls, than to feel that they are joined for life--to strength each other in all labor, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to minister to each other in silent unspeakable memories at the moment of the last parting?" - George Eliot
"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible." - When Harry Met Sally
"A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences." - Dave Meurer
"The real act of marriage takes place in the heart, not in the ballroom or church or synagogue. It's a choice you make--not just on your wedding day, but over and over again--and that choice is reflected in the way you treat your husband or wife." - Barbara de Angelis
Marriage is not 50-50. Marriage is 100-100 – it isn’t dividing everything in half but giving everything that you have got.
Marriage is about sharing your joys and sorrows. It is about standing together and working as a team. This is what a marriage is made of. If you know how to share, cherish your partner, and love, you would never have to divide. Learn to share and boost love.
Finally, let’s look at the last item on the list:
End with your toast to the bride and groom
That’s not hard to write….isn’t it? A first grader can even do that. Well, here are some examples culled from both examples.
Example A: ‘’ Now, lets raise our glasses to Toni and Jeremy. Here's to love, laughter, and happily ever after. Cheers!
Example B: ‘’ Now Ladies and Gentlemen, would you all please stand and join me in a toast to Maria and Richard: May your love be like the wind, strong enough to move the clouds, soft enough to never hurt, but always never ending.
To love, laughter, and happily ever after. Cheers!’’
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You see, just about anyone can write anything and proclaim from the roof top that their best man speech is all set: which is why you hear several boring best men speeches at most wedding receptions, rehearsal dinner or bachelor’s party.
I know the question on your mind is, how do you go from staring at the blank sheet of paper into organizing your thoughts and ideas into an amazing best man speech.
It’s actually simple, you know. This stuff goes into writing a great best man speech:
Prepping yourself mentally
Identifying the two kinds of best man speech examples/templates
Studying best man speech examples/templates
Making the most out of best man speech examples/templates
Writing your best man speech using the knowledge gleaned from studying best man speech examples/samples
Let’s start with the first idea:
Prepping Yourself Mentally To Write Your Best Man Wedding Speech
If you have never made a best man speech before, you will certainly feel nervous because of what you’ve heard others say about speaking in public. Well, nervousness isn’t a sign of weakness and that shouldn’t stop from doing your best.
Instead, you can channel your fears into confidence by believing in yourself and focusing on the task ahead no matter how you are feeling right now.
Holding this positive mental image in your mind for a while will inspire and even embolden you to speak with poise and clarity.
That being said, you can calm your nerves by writing and practicing your best man speech until the wedding is over.
To do this, you have to do this next:
Look For Best Man Speech Examples/Templates
There are two kinds. Visual or video best man speech examples and written examples. Best man speech video examples are visual resources that give an idea of what to add and what not to add to your best man speech for your friend or brother.
There are so many examples you can find online, but I found these great examples for you. Just watch both video clips and make some notes if you can.
Here you go:
Best Man Speech Video Example#1
Best Man Speech Video Example#2
Let’s look at the next bullet point:
Studying best man speech examples/examples
After you have watched a few video clips, you then go on to study a few well-written best man speech examples/samples. Of course, there are so many examples you can find online. But here are some exceptional ones you can study, learn from, and model your best man wedding speech after.
I want this part of the write-up to be as interactive as possible. So, let me tell you what I am thinking about right now. I am going to share two examples on this page. For the first one, we will break it down and analyze it so you can figure out what goes into writing a great best man speech.
The second example will comprise hints and on the spot assignments to get your speech written fast. Is that okay with you?
Ok…thanks…Let’s get started right away by analyzing the first example!
Thoughout both speeches are my comments and writing tips and ideasyou can plug into your own script. The second example is basically designed to help you brainstorm ideas for the content of your presentation.
Here you go:
Best Man Speech Example/Template#1
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Good afternoon ladies and gentleman, before I actually begin my speech can I ask The Bride to place her right hand on the table, and Groom can you place your fat fingered, sweaty palm on top of the Brides. Don't worry I'm not going to ask you to sing a duet, knowing that you've both got voices like strangled cats.
Excellent
Can I just ask you all to stand up for me for a moment……………………..
[Ask 50% of the audience to raise their hands over there heads with the hands apart. The other 50% to raise their hands over the heads with their hands together]
TAKE COUPLE OF PICS
Cool, doesn't matter now what I say because I now have proof I got a standing ovation.
(Here are my comments/writing ideas you can plug into your own best man speech):
Well, as is the case with best man speeches, Andrew begins by greeting the audience: ‘’Good afternoon ladies and gentleman’’
In all cases, you have to start your speech by greeting the audience, most of whom have come from far and near to be at your friend’s or brother’s wedding.
So to get your ideas off the ground, please write down a short greeting by getting to know about the audience.
For example, if the bride’s family is travelling from a non-English speaking country, you can learn a few phrases about how to greet the wedding guests in their language and you will get some really good feedback.
This is where it gets exciting: See this excerpt:
''before I actually begin my speech can I ask The Bride to place her right hand on the table, and Groom can you place your fat fingered,sweaty palm on top of the Brides. ''
(Here are my comments/Ideas you can use for your speech)After you’ve saluted your audience, you have to dive right into your speech as you’ve seen in the example above.
Here are some ways to inject fun and excitement into the opening remarks of your best man speech.
First, you can start with a joke. Here's an example you can weave into the content of your best man wedding speech.
''Good afternoon ladies and gentleman, before I actually begin my speech can I ask The Bride to place her right hand on the table, and Groom can you place your fat fingered, sweaty palm on top of the Brides. Don't worry I'm not going to ask you to sing a duet, knowing that you've both got voices like strangled cats.
Excellent
Can I just ask you all to stand up for me for a moment……………………..
[Ask 50% of the audience to raise their hands over there heads with the hands apart. The other 50% to raise their hands over the heads with their hands together]
Cool, doesn't matter now what I say because I now have proof I got a standing ovation.''
Second, you can generate some incredible excitement by singing a nice song about the groom and the bride. You can write your own lyrics from a popular song. I really admire the energy of this best man. You can probably adapt his style.
Let’s get back to the speech.
‘’In case some of you don't already know me I'm Andrew, Stacey's best man. ‘’
(Here are my comments/ideas to help you write your best man speech for brother or friend):
Do you remember what I told you about introducing yourself before you speak? Just look at the above underlined words and see it for yourself.
He takes it to another level by making it funnier. Did you notice how he mentioned his nicknames?
To make your best man wedding speech humorous, you can slot in your own nicknames.
Wait a minute. Does the groom have some cool nicknames too? If so, include it by all means.
Good evening everyone. For those of you who don’t know me, I am Mike. I am the proud friend of Dan aka Mr. Tomato Paste…..Sorry if you almost fell off your chair when I mentioned his nickname. In the course of the speech, I will let you know why the man of the moment is nicknamed Tomato Paste.
Let’s get back to the speech.
Commonly known by the Bride as Biatch, trollop, local bike and a few other course names which I probably will be arrested for if I repeat them here today. However, I can actually forgive all those names if she returns my Barbecue and chairs which she borrowed 6 months ago (just a gentle reminder there again sarah). I'm also compiling a Search warrant so if any of you have any missing items that these 2 have borrowed I'm happy to add them to the list.
You can both lower your arms now and sit down, I just wanted Stacey to have the upper hand over you for the first and last time in your marriage!
So, where shall we start, well firstly I'd like to say a huge thank you for attending the best mans party, and can I say a special thank you to Sarah and Stacey for making such an effort and getting dressed up for the occasion!!! Although I didn't actually know that Primark did Dress Hire. But you have to agree that she looks absolutely stunning so can we all raise a glass to Primark……..
(Here are my comments/writing ideas you can slot into your speech):A huge part of your best man speech comprises thanking some personalities and individuals who have played an influential in the lives of the groom and bride.
Now, if we scroll down the page, you will find several words of gratitude to the bridesmaids, etc.
Now, this is what I want you to do. Write down names of people you’d like to add to your wedding speech. You can include figures like the groom’s mom and dad if you are his brother.
You can also express gratitude to the groomsmen, the bridesmaid, maid of honor, your co-best man, etc.
This is my homework assignment for you:Please write down names of individuals you’d like to thank and mention why you are thanking them.
Let’s get back to the speech.
No seriously Sarah you look a million dollars in that beautiful dress and I know that Stacey thinks so too as he told me earlier that you will blend really well with the rest of the kitchen.
To Sarah (raise glass)
And to the bridesmaids, who look amazing and have done an excellent job in making this day special for Sarah.
Toast To the Bridesmaids
I have to say it wasn't that much of a shock that I was asked by Stacey to be his best man considering that Sarah made 100 or so annoying calls and text messages to me asking “has he asked you yet, as he asked you yet, honestly he's gonna ask you, and the ultimate “Andrew, Stacey loves you, has he asked you yet” and then “god he's bloody useless”.
So eventually the day came when Stacey plucked up the courage and asked me to be his best man…………………..by “Text Message”…………..2 days ago!!!!
(Here are my comments/ideas to help you write your best man speech):As seen above, you can share how you felt when your friend or brother asked you to be his best man if it has a funny twist to it.
The next lines dwell on the groom’s relationship with the best man. We will delve into it in due time.
Back to the speech.
Anyway, I've known Stacey for about 5 years or so and it really is a pleasure to stand here and call him my “Mate”. Mates will do anything to help you out and Stacey is no exception. For example Anybody who knows me will know that DIY is just not one of my fortes and I seemed to have a problem with ..… lets just say….a leakage. No problem, Stacey being Stacey jumps up and sets to work to sort out my plumbing!!! You see, mates mates mates.
He's also a guy of very few words. I always try to make time through the day to contact mates so I usually email Stacey, you know like you do and ask him how he is and how work is and tell him what kind of a day I'm having, usually crap of course. And what reply do I get from him…………….”yeah”
His work colleagues from what I have also found out describe him as being godlike. When asked to qualify this they said – they never see you, you make your own rules if you do any work, it's a bloody miracle.
Now I understand that most of you here will know Stacey quite well and most of you will also know Sarah quite well, but I thought this would be an ideal opportunity for us all to get to know them a little bit better as a couple.
(Here are my comments/take home points for writing your script):From these lines: ‘’ Anyway, I've known Stacey for about 5 years or so and it really is a pleasure to stand here and call him my “Mate”. Mates will do anything to help you out and Stacey is no exception…to little bit better as a couple’’ we come to appreciate the relationship between the groom and the bride.
That’s actually the content of the whole thing. Wondering you can get your ideas flowing when writing about the bonds of friendship with the groom?
Here are some pointers with examples culled from this speech and elsewhere.
Write down when and how you first got to know the groom
Here’s an example:
‘’Anyway, I've known Stacey for about 5 years or so and it really is a pleasure to stand here….’’
Briefly write about how you became his best friend/brother.
You may write about your shared interests. For example, if you belong to the same tennis club, you can humorously share how he always outplays you when you are at it.
Share how he’s a source of pride and inspiration to you and other close pals
If there are some guarded secrets the bride doesn’t know about, you can share a few inoffensive ones and you will get some good laughs.
This is your writing assignment/homework: Jot down answers to the five questions and use your responses to come up with the body or content of your wedding speech.
Ok…Let’s get back to the speech.
For this I have derived a short game of Mr & Mrs for the newly weds to participate in, so if I could ask the Bride & Groom to stand together back to back – just to avoid seeing each others answers.
Right, all you have to do is simply answer a few simple questions by raising these cards
So try to keep your answers as honest as possible, there will be a prize if you manage to match all of each others answers, which is an open bar for you both for the rest of the night and this has been very kindly donated by Alcoholics Anonymous.
Test (if required) – Who's the tallest?
Right then, here goes, a nice easy one to start with:
When you're on a night out and you both hit the dance floor, who has got the best dance moves?
Which of you would be most likely to forget your anniversary?
Which one of you is likely to go on holiday and leave a personal item at home only to find that a picture of it has been posted on facebook when you return.
Which of you would you say is the most romantic?
And finally, a bit of a tricky one.
On your holiday in August last year in Zante, who, after a few glasses of champagne, decided to go skinny dipping in the hotel's indoor pool? And when being caught by hotel staff, then ran naked through the hotel back to your room?
Can you all please give a big hand to the Bride and Groom for being so sporting.
(Again, here are my comments/writing ideas you can weave into your message):I think that game can be played on the wedding day with some slight modifications.
What do you think? You can probably change a few things here and there to suit the bride and groom and your speech will really go down well. You have to give it a try if you really want your best man wedding speech to stand out from the pack.
We are not done yet. Let’s look at how to craft your closing remarks.
Let’s get back to the speech. Whilst I still have your attention The Bride and Groom have asked me to read a few cards out
[READ COUPLE OF CARDS]
There's also a couple of telegrams which arrived at the hotel reception this morning.
To Stace we could have been so good together I will miss our nights by the pool – lots of love, Michael Barrymore.
Dear Stacey, congratulations on getting married, and also on winning our big spender of the month award! Lots of love from the dancers at Blue Leopard Pole Dancing Club in Leeds.
I'm pleased to say my speech is over now, once again its been an honour to be your best man. I hope you both are fully enjoying your day as much as everyone in this room is.
So Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like you all stand for a toast to our newly wed bride and groom Mr & Mrs Dickinson, wishing them all the happiness in the future..
(Here are my comments/writing ideas): It’s the norm for most folks to close with one or more of these well-worn techniques:
Words of congratulation or best wishes
A simple toast
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with both closing styles. But, did you know you can your conclusion very impactful, heartfelt and unique?
Here’s how:
You can involve the wedding guests by asking a one or a few simple questions about the bride and groom. It should be based on your presentation. Then, you give a few gifts to those who had the right answers. I have never seen this done anywhere. So, what are you waiting for? Just do and people would applaud you for your ingenuity.
You can surprise them with a beautiful gift as well.
You can end with a beautiful quote. These are my all time-favorites drawn from the movies:
The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. The Notebook
You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on. Pride and Prejudice
I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. When Harry Met Sally
You are the most important thing to me now. The most important thing to me ever. Twilight
Let’s get back to the speech.
[TOAST]
Unfortunately as is usually the case with Sarah, a male NEVER has the final word and I understand that the tablets that shes taking for her tourettes problem have finally kicked in. So I will leave you with a few words from Sarah.
(Here are my comments/writing ideas) :We’ve come to the end of the road so to speak. But, I have good news for you because it’s fun time! We are going to have some fun flexing our writing muscles. So, grab your notepad and pen and relax as we do these brain stimulation exercises together.
The goal? To easily and quickly write help you write your best man speech even if you don’t know where to start. If you are okay with my analyses of the above speech example, please don’t go any further.
If you are eager for more ideas, please read on.
Best Man Speech Sample/Example#2
Please note: Interspered throughout this second sample are few ideas and plenty of assignments to help you brainstorm. So, please grab your pen and notepad as we do this together.
Hi everyone,
For those of you that don't know I'm Andy. John was actually best man at my wedding just 6 months ago. At the time we did make a deal that if we we're both good at it then we could do it for each other next time as well so I hope this is good enough!
(Question to help you come up with some ideas:)Do you remember how I showed you to write your introductory remarks? The underlined phrases’’For those of you that don't know I'm Andy’’ should give you an idea. So, please write a short one. I hope you can? Don’t belittle yourself because you can! Just go ahead and do it right now.
back to the speech.
I actually think that the main reason John picked me was so that when he was stood up at the front here he would have someone stood next to him to make him look taller and thinner! I'm glad I could help!
I thought it would be appropriate if I started the speech like this…
Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to welcome you on board the wedding of John and Jane. I am Andy and I'll be your bestman for this speech. On behalf of both John and Jane I would like to welcome you to this special day for final leg of the journey from boyfriend and girlfriend to husband and wife.
This speech will be lasting approximately 5 minutes and, with any luck, be including many laughs and stories along the way.
Please be aware that, should the need arise, your nearest exits are here, here and here.
At this time can I ask that you have a full drink in hand and your seats are upright, mobile phones are switched off and that you are sat comfortable as, for one of us, this could be a bit of a bumpy ride!
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I would like to start by saying on behalf of the bride and groom, thank you all for your coming today in celebration of their marriage. Jane, your dress is amazing and you are looking exceptional today, and John, well, he's here!
(Comments to help you come up with ideas for your speech): Please look over the above bolded words carefully and tell me what you can find. If you mentioned that it’s expression of gratitude to the friends and family of the bride and groom for attending the wedding, then you deserve a pat on the back! Congratulations!
Can you take it a step further by writing yours? You can do it! Take action now! I believe in you! Just make a few changes to it and presto, you are good to go!
I'd also like to say what a wonderful job the bridesmaids have done and how amazing they look as well, so here's a toast to say thank you…
(Comments to help you write well):Of course, the bridesmaids have done amazingly well and need to be thanked. But, who else is on your thank you list? Remember what I said earlier about thanking the groom for choosing you to be his best man?
How about the groomsmen? I am thinking about thanking the bride for agreeing to marry your friend or brother? Who else comes to mind? I need you to think about these deeply. Then, write their names and attach a few words of gratitude to each name. I rest my case here.
TOAST <the Bridesmaids>
I'm lucky enough to have known both John and Jane for many years since our sixth form days at Stretford Grammar.
(Questions to help you brainstorm): There’s a hidden idea here….Hint: Write down the number of years you’ve known the groom and may be the bride. So, you can start this way(as seen above) and go on from there.
Let’s get back to the speech.
Like my wife and I, they are a product of the Stretford Grammar common room and John often tells me that, going off the way things seem to work he and Jane seem to be working to a similar schedule to us.
Around 6 months after we got together, John and Jane got together, literally 6 months ago we got married and here we are today with John and Jane getting married. So by my calculations with our baby due in February that means around August next year there might be some good news?
I actually still remember the first time I feel I really got to know John; well I remember parts of it! We'd been out in Manchester and had a few drinks but weren't really enjoying the evening. Luckily, Dave had a free house and, in his words ‘some drink’ that we could have.
This sounded like a great idea and so, kebab in hand, the 3 of us headed back to Daves. Sadly I can't tell you much more about that night as we managed to polish off the drink that was promised – and Baby Cham really goes down easily! – and the next thing I remember was Steve snoring downstairs, no one remembering how or when he arrived, and me waking up next to John in bed. He was smiling though so what ever happened must have been fun!
Hints to help you jot down your ideas: Just write down where and how you met the groom and how your friendship evolved from there. You may throw in a story or two. Don’t be shy to pick some great ideas from here since the storyline is quite dramatic.
Let’s get back to the speech.
Everyone will know John is a quiet and sensible person. In fact I think it's fair to say John's that sensible that he won't play on Fifa on the PlayStation in case he gets injured! Luckily we managed to get him into net for our 5-a-side team, the Stretford Old Boys. I have to say that he was a cracking keeper and probably kept us in the division we were in single handedly, and every so often he used his other hand and his feet and on more than one occasion his face!
Well that and the fact that we were in the bottom league so couldn't go any lower! I also think he does hold some records for the team as well. Most ‘Man of the Match’ awards, Most visits to A&E after the game award and also the record as being the only one of us to never score during a game…well…in the oppositions net!
Away from the football you can safely assume that if neither John nor Jane are working then they will be either at the cinema watching the latest films or tucking into a Nandos chicken, even back when Jane was a vegetarian!
Quite often we'll go as a group and I remember when having a conversation with them at Nandos and completely misunderstanding what they meant by wanting to spice things up! I was thinking about buying them a book on the Karma Sutra, they were thinking of going for a hot marinade instead of lemon and herb!
Question time: In the first example, we talked about mentioning the groom’s shared interests. If the couple has similar taste in fashion, music, sports, it makes it much more interesting. So write down what excites the groom the most and pair it with those of the bride and weave in an interesting story and the couple will appreciate your efforts.
Here’s an example to get you thinking:
Renee, you are a beautiful addition to our circle of friends, and I am so happy to see the two of you getting married today. It also helps that you are also a fan of the Lakers and of course, Prince!
I still would have been happy for Cesar if he’d met a girl who did not like Purple Rain, but I am certainly much more pleased with the fact that he did!
Let’s get back to the speech.
As a couple I'm sure everyone can see that they are perfect for each.
Can I ask our bride and groom to stand holding an arm out and can John put his hand on top of Jane's for a few moments.
It was a great privilege being asked to be your best man and I hope I haven't let you down. John is my best friend and I'm sure he will make a great Husband and I'm even more sure they will be extremely happy for many a year to come.
Comments: I think it will be a great ideas to slot in the highlighted words into your best man speech. What do you think?
Let’s get back to the speech.
You can both lower your arms now and sit down; I just wanted John to have the upper hand over you for the first and last time in your marriage!
And so:
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Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the end of my speech. The local time is <check time> and the weather is <check weather>, however for these 2 the outlook is bright.
For your safety can I ask you remain clapping until I am seated as this will indicate the end of the speech?
Could you check your table for your drink but be aware that it may have moved around in all the laughter.
I would like to thank you for choosing to listen and finally could I ask you to raise your glasses.
To Mr and Mrs Jones
Ok…my friend, I think you can do this well….Well, if you are still nervous, then I have a good news for you.
Now, I want to ask you this simple question. Can you really write an amazing best man speech like those we've looked at on this page?
If you are not too sure, then you have to fill out this very short form and we will help you out even if you are not good with words or hate speaking before a crowd of people.
You really need help…
If you are expecting nothing less than a very special, beautiful, unique, and memorable speech.
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If you are overwhelmed by the pressures of work and don’t have the time to put together a very meaningful speech, so you can have your peace of mind
If you want your friend or brother, the bride, and wedding guests to shower you with very sincere compliments…just imagine how you will feel
If you are not good with words and you feel you’re not a natural writer and you are struggling to find the right words but still want to give a great speech.
If you get so scared anytime you’re asked to say something before an audience and you really want to save yourself from any form of embarrassment on your friend or brother's big day.
If you are not too eloquent or not too sure if you are on the right track.
If you absolutely hate speaking in public or feel this is not your thing but you want to make your son feel very proud
If you have a day or less to the wedding and you are worried that you might make some horrible mistakes
If you are a good speaker but you still want someone to look over or review what you've come up with!
Just imagine leaving your entire presentation in the hands of skilled wedding speech consultants who will take away your pain of spending hours thinking hard and long about what to say and what not to say.
Also, envision being patiently guided to say something that will leave a favorable impression on the mind of your listeners.
And also imagine the thrill and feeling of excitement and pride you’re going to experience when the audience leaps onto their feet and scream and shouts and even sing your praises.
Won’t you love that? I hope you do...
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Just imagine leaving your entire presentation in the hands of skilled wedding speech consultants who will take away your pain of spending hours thinking hard and long about what to say and what not to say.
This is another letter someone sent to us after his wedding.(You can click on the image to read it)
Also, envision being patiently guided to say something that will leave a favorable impression on the mind of your listeners.
And also imagine the thrill and feeling of excitement and pride you’re going to experience when the audience leaps onto their feet and screams and shouts and even sing your praises.
Won’t you love that? I hope you do...
Ok, I am Interested, What’s the Cost?
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health and economic crisis have caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some couples are still getting married and asking friends and family to give speeches like never before.
Nonetheless, not everyone could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video, and the groom, your friends and family, and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the groom's big day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
Oh Ok, How Then Do I Get Started Since I Want To Get On Board Right Away?
After that, we will send you a very short questionnaire to fill out via email! You only have to check your email a few hours after you have made your request.
Then, you fill out the questionnaire sent through your email and please have it sent back to us…
We will confirm receipt of it…If something is not too clear, we will ask you to clarify….
If not, we will send you a wonderful draft in a couple of hours if this on very short notice….If not, after a few days
Then, you look it over and tell us if you are okay with it or you want to amend or edit or revise it till you are happy with it--although we always get it right even with the first draft.
There will be an opportunity to give feedback and ask for edit….
Then, you pay for the speech.
Please note: The information collected through the questionnaire is only for the purpose of writing your speech. I wouldn't even need it if I could read your mind. So, your information is very confidential and no one will know about it.
Just a reminder of what you pay after it’s duly completed.
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health and economic crisis have caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some grooms are still getting married and their family and friends have to say something about them.
Nonetheless, not everyone could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the wedding day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video, and your friend or brother, family and friends, and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the wedding day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
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''Hi Dan,
The speech went very well, I modified it a bit and practiced it as you suggested (great advice). Thanks for all your help and if I need a prepared speech again I’ll definitely contact you.
All the best,
Matt''
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Just see what someone said about that great tip that's proven to calm your nerves and help you speak with purpose, poise, and clarity!
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The speech went very well, I modified it a bit and practiced it as you suggested (great advice). Thanks for all your help and if I need a prepared speech again I’ll definitely contact you.
All the best,
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Ways to include humor in your speech and what it takes to do so
However, not many best men get it right. Well, have you ever wondered why some exceptional best man speeches go viral while so many others sink into oblivion as soon as the speaker goes back to their seats?
That’s not because the very eloquent speakers are great with words nor have magnetic personalities.
To do justice to your speech, you need to get a mental picture of what you want to achieve and stick to that plan from start till the end. Here’s what I recommend you do if you want to get it right.
Guess what? You just have to follow this simple process and steps:
Having a positive mindset
Creating an environment for the expression of your ideas
Scripting your ideas and tie together the loose ends
Practicing your best man speech
Let’s look at each idea in detail. Shall we go on?
Develop a positive mindset
Let’s start with one problem all best men face and how to overcome it. Guess what the problem is? Nerves!Whenever you imagine speaking before the wedding crowd, your heart will miss several beats and you will be wondering if you have the guts to do that.
If you have never made a best man speech before, that feeling might leave you paralyze and you might even wonder if you can really make your friend or brother proud with your wedding speech?
Believe it or not, you can do it! You see, whenever you have to deliver any speech, your mind will bring back unpleasant feelings of when you did a terrible job talking to a small crowd. But you should put the past behind if you really want your best man speech to be a hit.
This, in essence, is the first step to taking control of the situation even before you deliver your best man toast.
Now, let’s look at the next idea:
Before you sit to write your speech, you need to create the right environment to help you put your ideas together.
If you don’t know where to start or how to get good ideas for the content of your best man speech, it can be quite daunting.
But, there’s hope. The easy way out is to watch a few best man speech video clips to get a fair idea of how such toasts are made.
There are so many clips on YouTube but I managed to get these really good ones for you! I recommend watching them several times so you can figure how it was scripted before you give yours a try.
Here you go:
Best man speech for friend video example#1
Best man speech for brother video sample #2
I really enjoyed watching both clips because it encompasses most of the stuff that makes best man speech tick.
I don’t know what your favorite best man speech video is? Do you mind telling me what that is and what you got from watching them? Please write them down.
Now, let’s look at another aspect of the write-up:
How To Write Your Best Man Speech For Your Brother Or Friend
Even if you are a naturally gifted speaker or writer, the fail-proof resource you can lean to help you say something remarkable about your friend or brother.
Well-crafted best man speech examplescome in handy if you want to come up with great ideas on the fly.
Ok. Here are two expertly crafted best man speech examples you can study and learn from and apply to writing your own best man speech. Afterward, we will analyze one of them so we can figure what goes into writing a funny and heartfelt best man speech.
But, first, let’s read through both examples slowly.
Here they are:
Best Man Speech Friend Example/Template #1
Hello everyone. I’m Jason, and I’m cast today as “Best Man #2” which is a great honor and privilege for me. As many of you may know, I have known Jimmy for a long time. In fact, I first met him when he was just a kid, as I was his teacher. Little did I know that one day, that kid would become one of my closest friends.
Jimmy has always been an incredible athlete, and it was no surprise to me when he came back to work as an assistant coach after college. We have been coaching together ever since, and I have seen him grow as a coach and as a person. We also get to chaperone a group of 8th graders to New York and Washington DC every year. And he can tell you, when you look at these kids, you aren’t thinking “one of these kids is going to be my best friend someday.” Believe me!
But what can I say, from the moment I met him, Jimmy has been one of the most genuine and authentic people I have ever met. He has always been true to himself, and that is what I admire most about him. He sets goals and works tirelessly to achieve them, whether it is in coaching, college, or his career.
But Jimmy's journey would not be complete without Mary, who is one of the final pieces of his life’s puzzle. Mary, you are a beautiful and remarkable woman who has captured the heart of our dear friend. You complement each other in every way, and your love for one another is evident in everything you do.
Jimmy is one of the most loyal and dedicated people I know, whether it is with his family, friends, or soon-to-be wife. He has been in my life since my children were born and has been one of their biggest supporters at athletic games over the years.
I can't wait to return the favor and be in the stands, cheering on his children one day. And if they aren’t athletes, that’s ok. I’ll be cheering them on in the auditorium as they win for their debate team, or star in the musical, or whatever.
Jimmy, my friend, I am honored to stand here today as your best man. You are an incredible person, and I am so grateful for our friendship. Mary, you are a beautiful addition to our circle of friends, and I am so happy to see the two of you getting married today.
It also helps that you are also a fan of the Lakers and of course, Prince! I still would have been happy for Jimmy if he’d met a girl who did not like Purple Rain, but I am certainly much more pleased with the fact that he did!
Please remember to always laugh together, never be afraid to cry together, and always stand together against the world. Hand-in-hand the two of you can do absolutely anything. So I say pick “happily ever after” all right?
Ladies and gentlemen, let us raise our glasses to Jimmy and Mary, wishing them a lifetime of love, happiness, and success. Cheers!
Now, here’s the next sample:
Best Man Speech Friend Example/Template #2
I’d like to thank hitched for having this example on their site.
Good Afternoon everyone and thank you for coming to this special occasion, it's lovely to see so many friends and family here today. I'm sure you will all agree it's been a fantastic day so far, yet every silver lining does have a cloud, and that is, unfortunately that you've now all got to listen to me ramble on for a while…
I did hear there was a sweepstake running on how long this speech was going to be and just so you know, I managed to get 200/1 on an hour and 12 minutes, so I hope you've all been to the toilet, filled your glasses and are all sitting comfortably.
Firstly I'd like to start by saying what a wonderful job the bridesmaids have done today and how fantastic they all look.
They are of course only outshone by Sally, who I think you'll all agree looks absolutely stunning.
I would also like to thank the ushers, for at least turning up relatively sober. Good job though boys, I'm sure everyone here would have all struggled to find their seats, without the help of the five of you!
So for those that don't know me I'm Dave and I've known Andy since we were toddlers…My main aim today is not to embarrass or humiliate the groom, but rather to help you all to get to know him a little bit better. Although as a disclaimer, I cannot deny that a little embarrassment and humiliation may be on the cards.
The first thing a best man is supposed to do in his speech is let everybody from the bride's side know what sort of man Sally has married, so here we go…Andy is caring, loving, funny, charming, generous and…*squint and show card to groom* Sorry mate but I'm struggling to read your handwriting! Well you get the idea anyway, he's a decent bloke.
Andy and I have been best friends for many years now, so obviously I have been witness to some of his finer moments. I've have also, of course, been witness to some of his less fine moments. And naturally, it's mainly those moments I shall be focusing on today…after all leading up to the wedding, he did say he didn't care what stories were told in this speech.
Even with this in mind, I soon realised that the majority of the stories still fell in to the ‘not fit for public consumption’ category!
Naturally, in preparation for writing this speech I consulted his family to see if there were any funny stories from the groom's childhood. John informed me that as a small child when he needed the toilet, he had to go and hide behind the sofa…well, ladies and gentlemen, I can assure you that 20-odd years later, thankfully, he has now grown out of this habit…however his toilet habits can still resemble those of a two year old, as was the case on holiday in Spain last year, when he had a little accident in the middle of the night!
Luckily for Sally though, being a dog owner she's quite often carrying a poop-a-scoop around with her so she must be fairly used to clearing up other people's mess!
Andy was the year below me at school and has always told me what an academic genius he is, and in fairness, there's nothing really to suggest to the contrary.
Now that may sound like he was ‘blowing his own trumpet’ and whilst on the subject, Andy used to take trumpet lessons back in school…Rock and Roll I know! Unfortunately for him though, a characteristic of a good trumpet player is that you need the right kind of lips.
I always thought that Andy grew ‘too cool’ to continue his trumpet playing, until a couple of years ago, when Sami reliably informed us that the real reason was because his bottom lip was in fact too big! I'm not sure if she made that bit up though?!
Luckily during our time in Tarporley 6th form, myself and Andy discovered a new shared interest in…lager, bitter, cider, vodka, Sambuca…well I think you get the idea!
We spent many good times ‘socialising’ in our local public houses and especially enjoying many lock ins with Ahmed and everyone in the Copper Kettle!
After 6th form we both went our separate ways and whilst I was in Sheffield, Andy went to study in Liverpool. He enjoyed his first year SO much at University that he decided to attempt it again. He assures me it had nothing to do with excessive drinking and partying and was purely because he wanted a change in direction.
On our return from our time at University, we decided to move in to a rented house in town. I'm sure Sally will agree that Andy isn't the tidiest of people to live with, but we did share some great times whilst living in Handbridge.
Most people like to make their mark on a home, but Andy took this quite literally and one piece of advice I can pass on to Sally that I learnt from my time living with Andy, is never go away for a weekend and leave him with a bottle of Rum punch, especially if you decide to lay cream carpets in your new house!
It's rumoured that on the day in question, or should I say the morning after, Andy (and Matthew) were found face down on the living room floor next to a HUGE orange stain. For those who have never drank Rum punch, I'd just like to advise you at this point, that it is fluorescent orange in colour so as you can imagine it's not the easiest stain to get out of a cream carpet and this was confirmed by Chrissy, my mother and also ‘Compentent Carpet cleaners of Chester’.
I think it's safe to say, Andy really made a lasting mark on that house! Seriously though Sally, I think you need to get laminate flooring throughout your new home!
Not long after we had moved in together, Andy and Sally went on a blind date. After this first date, I remember Andy telling me that the night they met, there was enough electricity to power the National Grid…in light of them both being accountants, I like to think that what he really meant, was it was enough to power a Casio Calculator!
Andy is far from the stereotypical accountant. That said, in the run-up to the wedding he did prepare a spread sheet listing the probability of attendance for each and every one of us. He had Sally down as 100%…which I thought was a tad presumptuous.
After a few years together, Andy proposed to Sally out at sea whilst on a holiday in Spain last summer. He chartered a yacht and whilst they were supping Champagne, the boat became surrounded by a pack of dolphins. A very romantic scene, I am sure you will all agree.
Now you may be wondering where this anecdote is leading…well, a lot of you here today may know that Andy's nickname is ‘Clogg’, but what I bet a lot of you didn't know is that Sally has her own pet name for him…*turn to groom* isn't that right DOLPHIN?
No seriously, their relationship has obviously blossomed down the years and anyone who has spent any time with you both will agree you make a fantastic couple.
The other love in the groom's life is Birmingham City. Being a massive Birmingham City fan, and having held a season ticket for many years now, Andy and his dad often make the trip down to see their beloved Blues on a Saturday afternoon.
In fact, he's such a huge fan that he still lets his dad pay for his season ticket, misses the train most weeks and when he does eventually turn up to meet his Dad, he never has any cash on him!
Andy and John will travel the length and breadth of the country to watch Birmingham play…as was literally the case the time Andy was getting the train to New Street from Manchester after a night out and ended up waking up in Cheltenham; on the plus side he woke up in time to get off in Cheltenham and return to Brum just in time for thesecond half!
Myself and Andy have spent many a holiday together. From our regular trips to Puerto Banus, to our trip to Tokyo, Sydney and Thailand (for Xmas back in 2007). I'd like to tell you these were highly cultural trips filled with museum visits, theatre trips & sightseeing – however, reminiscing now I can confirm that in fact none of this ever took place & instead our time was mainly spent in hostelries sampling the local liquid delicacies. Each trip was an experience I can tell you.
This brings me nicely on to the stag do…well what can I say about the stag do, not a great deal in present company, but I can say we enjoyed a few days in the sun in Barcelona.
I can also let you know that Andy looks fantastic in lycra, he wears a henna tattoo remarkably well, and that Barcelona is in fact one of Boris Johnson's favourite holiday destinations.
Anyway that's about as far as I'm willing to go with that, or as far as I remember if truth be told!
Before I let you all enjoy the rest of the day, it's traditional to offer the groom some advice and as I have just mentioned with him being such a huge fan of Birmingham City, you'll be pleased to know that a successful marriage can be compared to football…so Andy…
– Ensure you are fully committed every week.
– Try your best to score every Saturday.
– Don't put your tackle in too hard as you might get injured.
We've had some excellent times together over the years, and I know we will continue to do so in the future.You have been a fantastic friend and it really is a great honour to be your Best Man today and it's been a real pleasure getting to know Sally over the past few years so I wish you both every happiness for the future…
I also hope you have a great honeymoon, which I only found out today was spending some time travelling around Asia. Originally I thought it was in North Wales as Andy told me he was going to Bangor for a week.
Just before I make a toast I'd just like to thank all the staff here at Nunsmere hall for their fantastic hospitality today…bar-keep, cue the moment when you need to start pouring me a pint!
And on that note, ladies and gentlemen, could I ask you to stand with me, and raise your glasses in a toast to Andy and Sally, the new Mr & Mrs Clegg.
We wish you well for the future and hope they enjoy a long and happy marriage.
To Andy and Sally.
Both are great best man speech examples, right? I bet you can write something more captivating than these. To get a hang of it, we first have to split up those best man speeches into these parts:
Best man speech for friend example#1---(opening remarks)
‘’ Hello everyone. I’m Jason, and I’m cast today as “Best Man #2” which is a great honor and privilege for me. As many of you may know, I have known Cesar for a long time. In fact, I first met him when he was just a kid, as I was his teacher. Little did I know that one day, that kid would become one of my closest friends.’’
Best man speech for brother template#2---(opening remarks)
Good Afternoon everyone and thank you for coming to this special occasion, it's lovely to see so many friends and family here today. I'm sure you will all agree it's been a fantastic day so far, yet every silver lining does have a cloud, and that is, unfortunately that you've now all got to listen to me ramble on for a while…
I did hear there was a sweepstake running on how long this speech was going to be and just so you know, I managed to get 200/1 on an hour and 12 minutes, so I hope you've all been to the toilet, filled your glasses and are all sitting comfortably….(funny)
Both remarks (particularly the second introduction) is pretty amazing. But I guess both are pretty standard, right?
This is your homework assignment: Can you write a simple introduction as seen above? Let’s try writing coming up with our own example and let’s see how it goes.
As a hint, you may start by writing down names of people you’d like to express gratitude to. If you are the brother of the groom or his best man, you can add your own parents to the gratitude list and mention why you are thanking them.
If the best man is marrying a girl from another country where English is not widely spoken, you can probably learn a few self-introductory phrases and you will end up getting some good laughs out of that.
Before we moved on to other things, let’s look at second portion of the introductory remarks.
They come right after the extracts I culled them out from both speeches. You remember?
Ok…Let’s go back and use those same examples.
Example #1: ‘’ Cesar has always been an incredible athlete, and it was no surprise to me when he came back to work as an assistant coach after college…
Example #2: ‘’ Firstly I'd like to start by saying what a wonderful job the bridesmaids have done today and how fantastic they all look.
They are of course only outshone by Sally, who I think you'll all agree looks absolutely stunning…
So for those that don't know me I'm Dave and I've known Andy since we were toddlers…My main aim today is not to embarrass or humiliate the groom…‘’
If you read both examples, you will realize they come after the introductory remarks. After you have said a few things about who you are, expressed gratitude, and acknowledged the groom for choosing you to be his best man, you have start your best man speech with a captivating hook/opener so that it stands out.
You may use or one more of these strategies to come up with a thrilling hook.
Start with a little story about how you became friends.
If you are the brother of the groom and you’re much older, you can share a story about how you felt when your little brother was born. If you are his younger brother, you may share why and how you look up to him for inspiration and guidance.
Another great way to get everyone into your speech is wax poetic or sing about the bride and groom like this talented guy did when his brother was getting married.
Ok….now, let’s have some fun now: How would you like to start your best man speech? Please write down what suits your personality best and just go with it.
Having said that, let’s look at…
How to Write an Outline and Structure for Your Best Man Speech
Drafting an outline and structure for your best man speech should be a fairly easy process because this part of your wedding speech highlights what your relationship with the groom and bride has been like all the years.
Nonetheless, the problem lies in organizing your scattered thoughts into a very thoughtful piece and that’s something most best men struggle with.
To make this part of your best man writing process a breeze, you just have to center your thoughts on these ideas:
Share fun and fond memories
Write about your shared interests…For example, you belong to the same sports club or you like to dress alike, you went to the same high school or college
Write about his personal transformation from the time you became friends
Share your thoughts about how he met the bride
That’s not all. If you really know about the bride, you may share a few anecdotes about her too and mention how she complements your friend or brother.
If you really don’t know the bride very well, you can simply say that you are happy that they have found each other.
That brings me to the conclusion of this piece:
How To End Your Best Man Speech With A Bang
There are several ways of ending on a resounding note and I am happy to share a few ideas to help you finish strong.
First, you can simply end with your best wishes or intentions for the bride and groom as seen in this second example.
And on that note, ladies and gentlemen, could I ask you to stand with me, and raise your glasses in a toast to Andy and Sally, the new Mr & Mrs Clegg.
We wish you well for the future and hope they enjoy a long and happy marriage.
To Andy and Sally.
Second, you can end with a poem or prayer if the couple is religious.
Third, you can frame your speech and gift it to the couple or give them a very thoughtful gift.
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Also, envision being patiently guided to say something that will leave a favorable impression on the mind of your listeners.
And also imagine the thrill and feeling of excitement and pride you’re going to experience when the audience leaps onto their feet and screams and shouts and even sing your praises.
Won’t you love that? I hope you do...
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Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some couples are still getting married and asking friends and family to give speeches like never before.
Nonetheless, not everyone could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
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So, please take advantage of it now even if the big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video, and the groom, your friends and family, and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the groom's big day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
Oh Ok, How Then Do I Get Started Since I Want To Get On Board Right Away?
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Then, you fill out the questionnaire sent through your email and please have it sent back to us…
We will confirm receipt of it…If something is not too clear, we will ask you to clarify….
If not, we will send you a wonderful draft in a couple of hours if this on very short notice….If not, after a few days
Then, you look it over and tell us if you are okay with it or you want to amend or edit or revise it till you are happy with it--although we always get it right even with the first draft.
There will be an opportunity to give feedback and ask for edit….
Then, you pay for the speech.
Please note: The information collected through the questionnaire is only for the purpose of writing your speech. I wouldn't even need it if I could read your mind. So, your information is very confidential and no one will know about it.
Just a reminder of what you pay after it’s duly completed.
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health and economic crisis have caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some grooms are still getting married and their family and friends have to say something about them.
Nonetheless, not everyone could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the wedding day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video, and your friend or brother, family and friends, and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the wedding day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
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All the best,
Matt''
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Ways to include humor in your speech and what it takes to do so
Writing a great mother of the groom speech is definitely a labor of love you shouldn’t take lightly. It sure can be disheartening if not downright scary when your beloved son calls you out of the blue and ask:
Mom, can you please do a lovely mother of the groom wedding speech on my big day? When most moms find themselves in such a desperate situation, their defenses kick in and they conclude that the best thing to do is to just say something about their sons; surmising that it’s better to say something than not say nothing at all.
You know what? Instead of feeling so anxious like a sailor caught up in a sudden storm, you have to breathe in and out to relax your whole body and then ask yourself this simple question:
What Should A Mother Of The Groom Say In Her Speech To Her Son And Daughter-In-Law?
Great question! As a mother of the groom wedding speech writer, I have seen how moms read a few mother of the groom speech examples and then hastily put their thoughts and emotions together without figuring out what goes into writing one.
This very act reminds of a story where two wood cutters were hired to cut down trees on a large farmland. Thinking he was good to go, he hurriedly set out to cut out those massive trees so he could collect his wages and go back home to be his family.
The second wood chopper was about to start chopping down those trees when he remembered his grandfather’s advice to always sharpen his axe before he cut down any tree. So, he sharpened his tool for several hours on a sharpening stone and cleared the entire field before the other guy did.
The moral of the story: when you prepare and plan for anything, you can accomplish more in less time.
So, it is with writing a heartfelt mother of the groom wedding speech. You have to prepare and plan for your wedding speech and stick with that plan. That I would say is the secret recipe for success in the speechwriting world. I am sure you might be wondering how you can do that. It’s simple.
Here’s what I recommend you do before you even think of writing your script. I always follow this proven plan when I need content ideas for a mother of the groom speech.
Before we dive deep into that, let’s look at one crippling thought that can stand in your way of success even if you feel what you have on paper is the best ever mother of the groom speech. Do you have any idea what that is? Hint: It starts with n and ends with s. If you mentioned, nervousness…
How To Calm Your Nerves So You Can Deliver Your Mother Of The Groom Speech With Clarity and Confidence.
While it can be an unpleasant feeling, pre-performance nervousness is not a problem in and of itself. It shows that you’re only human and is a natural response to an impending situation that indicates an unhealthy mixture of excitement and dread.
To calm your nerves, you should first reflect on these questions:
Did I ever stumble over my words when I gave a speech?
Am I naturally confident person?
Do I lack writing skills?
Do I stutter when speaking before a small crowd of people?
If you’ve ever found yourself in any of these situations, then you have to put the past behind you and work at building your self-esteem and confidence.Here are practical ideas to boosting your self-confidence.
Get some sticky notes/post-it-notes and put these words on it:
''I would make my son proud with my mother of the groom speech''
Then, fix it on a prominent place in your home. This simple but proven goal-setting exercise is a as a constant reminder that you have an obligation to do your very best on his big day. Besides, it will help you overcome procrastination.
Learn to change your mindset. The difference between those whose excel behind the microphone and those who don’t has to do with perceptions and reality. The perception is that writing a mother of the groom speech is a hard thing to do and the reality that it’s indeed a very a hard thing to do if you don’t know how to get your idea off the ground.
Learn to be a self-confident person….I repeat….learn to be a self-confident person because it’s a learned skill. Before you throw a stone at me, let’s consider this scenario.
If you are comfortable behind a steering wheel, then you won’t feel nervous driving a car, right? Likewise, you won’t feel jittery if you are a good cook in the kitchen.
It stands then to reason that you are on the edge because you don’t have excellent writing and speaking skills. Isn’t that the case? What that means is that you need to seek help. Once you seek help, you would be taking small but sure steps to becoming a good mother of the speech writer and speaker.
Ok…Let’s look at how to do just that. It all comes back to having a plan and following through on that plan. Your writing can be a breeze if you follow like this simple plan:
Here are some cool ways to dig up the right facts.
If you have ever delivered a mother of the groom speech before, then you can go back for it and read it slowly once more. That way, you can come with fresh, new ideas.
Moreover, you can ask for help from friends and family. Memories are the foundation of all great wedding speeches.
So, speak to your husband or the groom’s dad, your own parents and other relatives about speech and you will be amazed to know that some of them can help you out as they have good writing skills.
Third, this is what I recommend you do if you want come up with ideas so quickly. Just head over to your preferred video sharing platform or search engines and look for mother of the groom speech videos.
Youtube.com is my favorite platform because it has so many excellent as well as horrible videos you can watch and learn. Here’s a snapshot of mother of the groom speech videos you will find on that space.
Looking through those results, I saw these excellent clips you can model your speech after it you want to. Please note: As you watch these moms give account of their son’s life, ask yourself these basic questions:
Does it align with my goals and vision for my mother of the groom?
Can I use bits and pieces of the story line?
Do I find them entertaining and useful? And are these ideas I can use for my script?
Ok…Now, let’s look at both video samples.
Mother Of The Groom Speech Video Sample # 1
Mother Of The Groom Speech Video Example #2
I hope you got some inspiration from watching both short films. Well, I got these ideas from watching them over and over again.
The fourth item on the list is my favorite resource of all my time. It’s a goldmine for tongue-tied mothers who are really struggling to come up with their own toasts.
Ok…wait a minute…Do you have any idea what I am making reference to? I am sure you know what I am referring to: expertly crafted mother of the groom speech examples.
Here’s Why You Should Use Well-Written Mother Of The Groom Speech Examples/Templates
You can modify one and adapt it for your personal use
You can borrow aspects of it to enrich your mother of the groom speech. Just imagine how memorable your wedding speech would be if you end with this piece of advice I culled from another example:
My wish for the two of you of you is that your love grows deeper with each passing day. And by this, I am reminded of the quote from the movie: The Notebook. It says that the best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds.
It's my hope and prayer that you experience this kind of love.That you have a family, and also tons of adventures. That you get through the storms, and enjoy every sunny day. And that you have a wonderful life together!
Not only does tapping into them give you peace of mind but it’s also a creative outlet for inspiration.
For example, if you can’t seem to get started, you may read through this example slowly. Afterward, we will break it down and analyze it so you can figure out how to map out a vision for your mother of the groom speech.
Here it is:
Mother Of The Groom Wedding Speech Example/Template
Hello everyone! For those of you who don’t me, I am Lucille, very proud mom of the groom. I want to thank each and every one of you for joining us all today to celebrate this wonderful couple and their true love story. Today would have been beautiful regardless, but it wouldn’t have been as lovely without you.
And to Mark and Christie – it’s finally official!! We are now one great big family! Welcome to our crazy clan, and thank you for making Jimmy as well all of us Swains feel welcome into your family too! I look forward to many family celebrations and milestones with the two of you.
Okay, as the mother of the groom, I get to exercise my right to embarrass the groom just a bit. So here goes…
Jimmy was a happy baby, and a good toddler. He started walking when he was 8 months old! And when Michael was born, he wanted to carry him. I got lucky.
However, When Jimmy was 2 years old, his Uncle put his beer down and Stephen decided he was going to drink it. Suffice it to say, it did not agree with him. I’d love to say that he never picked up another beer for the rest of his life, but that is stretching it. I will say that he waited a long time before he tried it a second time!
When he was 6 or 7, he came home telling me that he was this lady’s hero because she had locked her keys in her car and his arms were small enough to reach inside through the crack she’s left in the window and get the door open. That amazed me that he was able to realize that there was an adult who needed assistance, and that he could provide that assistance even though he was a child. That desire to help others never left him.
Once when we were camping, a friend of ours brought a wig. It was a huge afro. Jimmy got up one morning, put on that wig, and went fishing on the other side of the lake. He did it just so that he’d know that as we were looking across the lake at him, all of us were giggling at his enormous hair!
When he decided to join the marines, he was 13 years old. I remember asking him why and his answer was that he wanted to protect his country. He signed up for the delayed entry program at 17. He went into the marines at 18, 3 months after graduating high school.
He served for 6 years and came home a disabled veteran. But that didn’t stop him. He went on to become the first person in our family to graduate from college, and he did that with honors. He continued his education by getting his masters degree in Geographic Information Science. He made us very proud.
There’s a story that I won’t tell in complete detail, but it has to do with Jimmy coming to my rescue and a tenant at a Hotel where I used to work. He protected both of us from a not so nice man who was being very rude to me and very abusive to my tenant.
Jimmy just came out and started barking order, and when the man decided he didn’t want to listen…Jimmy threw him through a window to get his attention!
When the police arrived, they listened to Jimmy, and told the other guy to shut up and sit on the curb. One of the policemen was also a marine. Jimmy looked at him and said Family First, to which the officer replied “Exactly, Family First!” That was the first time I heard Jimmy say that, but I guessed that the Marines had taught him that phrase. It meant a lot to me.
Jimmy has grown to be a smart, generous, compassionate, and thoughtful man. So of course, I was very pleased when he found a loving, kind, respectful, honest and loyal woman like Marina. I’ve waited for 10 years for this day, and I couldn’t be happier!
I knew the first time I met her and she would smile every time she talked about Jimmy that she was the one. And today, she is my daughter!
My hope for the two of you is that you will continue to grow together, that you will always bring out the best in one another, and that together you will make all your dreams come true. My advice for the two of you is always listen to what the other person is saying. Never take cheap shots during a fight, you know – name calling or bringing up the past.
Words can hurt, so be careful with them. But also, don’t keep things bottled up. Just communicate. Tell each other what you are thinking, and how you are feeling. And always say I love you. You can never say that too much.
Okay, with that I will ask everyone to raise their glasses to Jimmy and Marina! May you both live happily ever after!
I am sure you enjoyed reading that example, right? This is an excellent example of a touching mother of the groom speech. Well, anyone can look it over and figure that they can do better than that. But, it is easier than done because a lot goes into writing such a sample.
As a mother of the groom speech writer, I have had the opportunity to review some mother of the groom speech draft example and a mistake I see most make is to read through an example and then proceed to write their own.
That is not a great way of getting things done, unfortunately. They say behind every great script is a good story. A story about how it was written so you fully grasp the concept behind the write-up.
Before you start putting your stories together, you first have to pause and consider a few things like:
The kind of wedding speech you would like to make
The length/duration of your mother of the groom wedding speech
When and where your toast will be delivered
Let’s look at each point briefly before we figure out how to easily and quickly write the content of your mother of the groom speech itself.
First,
The kind of wedding speech you wish to make
From personal observation and analyses, I have come to the conclusion that there are eight kind of mother of the groom speeches.
Dramatic mother of the groom speech: Here’s an example:
Poetic mother of the groom speech
Joint parents (father and mother) of the groom speech
Music/Rap mother of the groom wedding speech: Here’s another example
Religious/Christian mother of the groom speech
Combo approach: This is really helpful if you really want your presentation to stand out.
My homework assignment: Reflect for a moment and ask what kind of toast you would like to make.
Second, look at…
The duration or length of your mother of the groom speech.
If you ask me what how long or short your mother of the groom speech should be, I will say that the content trumps everything else.
I have written long mother of the groom speeches that became a hit and I have also written short ones as well. So, it doesn’t really matter how long or short is. You just have to do a great job and no one would be too bothered about the length of your wedding speech.
However, if you have asked to speak for a certain number of minutes, then you have to be a good time keeper.
Let’s look at the third idea:
When and Where Will You Be Making Your Speech?
At your son’s engagement party?
At his rehearsal dinner?
At the wedding reception?
Having done all that work, you should proceed to create an outline for your mother of the groom speech.
By developing a clear layout for your ideas, you will save yourself from the mental torture of not knowing where to start and how to piece your storyline together.
Mention your name and state your relationship with the bride and groom
Thank the wedding guests for coming
Start with a hook
Talk about your son
Talk about your daughter-in-law
Share some marriage advice/Share your best wishes
Father of the groom toasts to his son and daughter-in-law
This is what you have to do next after creating an outline for your speech. Just pick an idea and back it up with some supporting material as you see below.
Start with a greeting
Here’s an example:
Hello everyone! For those of you who don’t me, I am Cathy, very proud mom of the groom. I want to thank each and every one of you for joining us all today to celebrate this wonderful couple and their true love story. Today would have been beautiful regardless, but it wouldn’t have been as lovely without you.
I think anyone can write this aspect of the speech so let’s move on to something else.
Mention your name and state your relationship with the bride and groom
This is an example to support it: Hello everyone! For those of you who don’t me, I am Cathy, very proud mom of the groom.
Thank the wedding guests for coming
Again, here’s an example: I want to thank each and every one of you for joining us all today to celebrate this wonderful couple and their true love story. Today would have been beautiful regardless, but it wouldn’t have been as lovely without you.
Start off with a hook
The hook of your speech is your gateway to your speech’s universe, and a well-crafted one that can make the difference between a great speech and one that falls flat. It reels the listener in and makes them want to hear more of what you have to say.
The hook or opening lines can be a joke, a funny story about your son’s birth, a personal story, a story about the bride and groom, use mother of the groom speech quotes , sing a well-known love song or share how it feels like giving a speech on your son’s big day..
Below are two examples:
First, share a mother of the groom joke:
Second, share how you feel about giving your speech:
It’s probably no secret that I have been thinking about my speech
practically since the moment Laura and Bill got engaged last
November. For some moms it’s the dress, but for me….it’s the words.
I’ve been writing in my head jotting down notes on my phone while
staring at the roasted chickens at Costco (truly).
Afterwards, you have to do this:
Talk about your son
Here, you can share a few memories from when he was born to when he first told you about the bride. If you don’t know where to start, just write down several stories and pick from the pool.
From personal observation, most mothers center their anecdotes on these themes:
Anecdotes of your son from when he was a little boy so you can create a short mother of the groom speech from those memories.
Stories that define your bonds
''Proud moments'' stories: Here, you mention why you are so proud of him and back it up with a story or two from his life.
A mom once said that her proudest moment was when his son doused out the flames on her barn.
Question: What are your most proud moments as a mom? Write them down and figure one which ones you want to use for your mother of the groom speech.
That brings us to the next point:
Talk briefly about your daughter-in-law
Main ideas to consider:
Talk about who she is to you and your son
Your impressions when your son first brought her home
Mention her beautiful traits
You may share how she brings out the best in your son
‘’ My advice for the two of you is always listen to what the other person is saying. Never take cheap shots during a fight, you know – name calling or bringing up the past. Words can hurt, so be careful with them. But also, don’t keep things bottled up. Just communicate. Tell each other what you are thinking, and how you are feeling. And always say I love you. You can never say that too much. ‘’
Before you go back to your seat…Just ask everyone to raise their glasses and toast to the bride and groom.
Well, you may end your mother of the groom speech by toasting to the bride and groom. To make it super memorable, you can use add one of these tips.
Frame your speech if it’s really good and gift it to the bride and groom
Give a thoughtful gift to the bride and groom
You may conclude with a poem
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Picture this: You are brought before this respectful, impartial judge and you are asked a simple question.
You certainly have the right facts and figures but you suddenly feel faint and begin to mumble like a toddler that it appears as though you are a pathological liar.
Similarly, when fathers are asked to say a few words about their sons and daughter-in-laws at the wedding reception or rehearsal dinner, their father of the groom speeches don’t turn out as expected.
They have tons of precious memories deep inside their brains but it gets hard when they have to tie the loose ends together to form a sweet father of the groom wedding speech.
With a father of the groom wedding speech in mind, the question now on any curious lips is:
It’s actually much easier than you can ever imagine even if you have never done a speech of this nature before or not too sure if you have what it really takes to write and deliver a great father of the groom wedding speech.
Leaving a mark with your wedding toast actually boils down to making a plan and sticking to that plan like a soldier at war because proper planning is the womb of every achievement, big or small.
Before we get into the heart of the matter, let’s take a moment to reflect about the common side effects of nervousness on public speaking performance so you can figure out how to calm your nerves and speak with clarity, purpose, passion, and confidence.
Please be advised that I am going to dwell on this a bit since it can be the barrier between you and success on your son’s wedding day
Ok…So, how do you go from being a very terrified speaker to feeling very confident like President Obama behind a microphone?
Well, these confidence boosting tips can help you out even if you are as anxious as a hungry squirrel crossing a very busy street.
Allow me to digress here.
If you are always on the edge anytime you are about to speak in public, then you probably have one or more of these fears:
Fear of failure culminating from past speaking failures
Fear of being ridiculed or laughed at
Fear of imperfection
Fear of being despised
Fear of not being good enough
All these worries ultimately contribute to low self-esteem which affects your ego and self-confidence.
But that shouldn’t bog you down because just about anyone( I mean anyone) can develop a spirit of self-confidence in anything they set sights on. Self-confidence is a learned skill and not an ingrained thing.
For example, I am so sure of my public speaking skills and abilities when I am on stage but that’s not the case when I am in the kitchen because I am not a good cook. Does that in anyway indicate that I lack self- confidence? No and yes in both scenarios.
That means that the more you know about something, you will become naturally confident at doing things the right way. If you’ve been a victim of past speaking failures, then I recommend that you do one of these:
Acknowledge your weakness/past errors and seek help from the right sources since no man is an Island
Leave the past in the past and say to yourself that you would do all you can to make your son and daughter proud with your father of the groom wedding speech.
Learn to boost your writing and speaking skills by taking small steps daily to achieve your goal.
Having said all that, let’s look at…
How To Get Content Ideas For Your Father Of The Groom Wedding Speech
Once again, it all boils down to having a solid plan so you are not overwhelmed. This quote by Abraham Lincoln strongly resonates with me when it comes to finding content ideas for what to say at your son and daughter-in-law’s wedding.
He says: ''If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first four hours sharpening my axe''
You have to spend some time digging up some tips, ideas, and advice about how to write a father of the groom wedding speech.
As a father of the groom speech writer, I follow these same exact steps to come up with ideas for writing the content of my clients’ father of the groom speeches and I recommend that you do same as it will save hours when you have to…to borrow part of Lincoln’s words ''chop down the tree.''
First, look within for help. If you have ever made a speech that was really good, then go back and dust it off and carefully examine how it was written.
Again, if you know a father of a groom whose speech really went down well, you can seek for help and have a brainstorming session together.
It could also be your own son, daughter, brother, a friend, and so on. That way, you can come up with some terrific ideas you would never have considered if you were doing it all by yourself.
Second, you can watch some father of the groom speech videos to get a fair idea of how awesome father of the groom speeches are made. Thanks to video sharing platforms, you can watch a few of them.
But the good and bad ones are on youtube.com. I always watch both clips and learn from them.
For example, if you insert your preferred keyword ''father of the groom speech into the search bar, these results will pop up:
By the way, here are some wonderful clips you can learn a thing or two from.
As you watch these fathers tell their stories on film, do a little bit of self-analysis and ask yourself some basic questions like:
Did I enjoy watching this video?
Can I simply model my father of my groom speech after this video example?
Are there aspects of the clips I can borrow for my own toast?
Here are my main reasons and why you should consult well-written father of the groom speech examples/templates when you are looking for creative ideas, when you get stuck, or even when you don’t know how and where to start.
Can we please read it now? Let’s go over it carefully since we would use bits and pieces of it when we begin to analyze the whole thing in the subsequent chapters.
Hello all! My name is Jack and I’m the very
proud father of Samuel. I guess I should now
introduce myself as Diana’s father-in-law. I like
that Samuel was the first born for my wife Alice and I.
I was so proud, even before I knew what a man
he would become! But then, I realized that I
have been blessed. As a child he was very
athletic and strong. He walked at 9 years old. I
think that is also when he first kicked a ball.
Our house was full of balls! He excelled at every sport, particularly basketball. In fact, for those of you who don’t know, Samuel was inducted into the Hall of Fame in Melbourne at 36 years old.
Before basketball there was soccer. He was also
quite good at that. I will never forget when he
was nine years old and we went to Israel.
We were walking through a park and we saw some teenagers playing. These were like 14- or 15-year-olds. I asked if Samuel could join. He jumped in and scored a couple of goals.
These older kids were so jealous of his skill that
a couple of them actually pushed him! He fell
and cried a little. I of course jumped to his
defense and asked how they could do that to a
smaller child.
Their answer was that in Israel that is how they play. I helped Samuel up and brushed him off and asked him what he wanted to do. He said he wanted to play.
He played and scored a couple more goals. We left with big smiles on our faces. I only wish that I had said to those rotten kids “In Australia, THAT is how we play!”
As a teenager, we had no problems with Samuel.
He was always an athlete, so that kept him busy.
He also started going to the gym and building
that body. He played basketball all over the
country and even internationally. Alice and I
did nothing but watch him play for several
years.
After he was done playing competitively, we
had to do find some friends so that we would
have something to do on a Saturday night! He
was a good big brother to his sisters, Melissa and Jennifer were always well-protected.
They felt like they had their own bodyguard! He was popular and had many friends. I’m glad to say that I see a few of you here.
So if I were to give him any criticism, it would
be that he is such a nervous passenger in the car!
Of course, he will tell you that I’m a terrible
driver. And his mother will agree with him
because they are both ridiculous when it comes
to this subject. Of course I’m a fine driver. I
owned a car dealership. I have had many very
expensive cars in my life! I do however like to
look at properties while we are on the road.
I see opportunity everywhere. Samuel sees oncoming cars and yells at me to keep my eyes on the road.
Really though, not a day goes by without
someone coming up to me and giving me
sincere compliments and praise for Samuel.
They tell me how fortunate I am to have a man like him as a son. I always say that my wealth lies not with any material or financial success, but with the family I was blessed with.
Then it was off to University where he
completed two degrees. Then he came back to
the family business and became my right hand man.
My parents always wanted to have our name onthe door followed by AND SONS. Samuel, like me, had great respect for my parents, his
grandparents. And they loved him and his sisters unconditionally. When I became a grandfather, I realized how special grandchildren are.
Now I’m looking forward to having a few with our family name. Around six years ago Samuel brought a beautiful, smart, funny girl to our house. Of course, I’m speaking of you, Diana.
We could see the attraction immediately, but we also felt a bond. We have loved her like a daughter for years now, and I’m so happy that it’s now official.
Mark and Amanda, you have raised a beautiful
girl, inside and out. You should be so proud.
And now we are family too!
I do feel the need to say that I know Samuel’s
parents Lul and Bill and my mother and
father, Jerry and Karen are with us today in
spirit and are proud of Samuel and Diana.
I want to acknowledge them and the gifts they bestowed on Samuel in his lifetime. You two are the future, but one cannot forget the past. You cannot put a young head on old shoulders.
Advice for the two of you? Look out for each
other, always try to understand each other’s
feelings, and discuss things maturely when you
disagree so that you never regret anything that
you say. Mean words can never be unsaid.
Never take each other for granted, and always
be the others best friend.
Someone way smarter than me once said “Marriage is always believing that the other person got the short end of the deal.” Never stop feeling lucky to have one another.
I wish you both health, happiness, and every
blessing that I can bestow. We love you both!
To Samuel and Diana! L’Chaim!
That is a great example, right? It’s easy for any dad to look at this sample and assume that you can do something than better that example. Yes, you can. But, you may lose your sanity if you don’t probe deeper before putting in the work.
Believe it or not, there’s more to it than the eye can see. To write something captivating like the one we’ve just read, you need to sharpen your axe before you can chop the big tree so to speak.
I am sure you are wondering how you can do that. It all comes back to having a plan. Before you start to type away, you first have to decide on the kind of wedding speech you wish to make.
From writing and reviewing quite a lot of father of the groom speeches, I have realized that there are nine kinds of father of the groom wedding speeches dads can pick from.
Joint parents(father and mother) of the groom speech
Best man father of the groom speech: This applies when you are asked by your son to be his best man
Music/Rap father of the groom wedding speech: Here’s example:
Religious/Christian father of the groom speech
Combo approach: A little bit of all the above styles
The question is: What kind of father of groom speech do you want to deliver? Just write it down as it will determine the right style and tone of your speech.
For example, if you are a naturally funny person, then you can opt for a funny father of the groom wedding speech.
Again, you might also want to consider this:
How Long Should My Father Of The Groom Speech Be?
There’s a lot of contention about this topic. But, here’s my honest opinion based on my personal experience as a speech writer. A wedding speech should be like a good movie. It should hold your attention from start to finish, so you want more of it.
So, if your presentation is long or short is not the issue here. Whether long or short, it should be engaging.
I have heard some good speeches that lasted for 10 minutes and made every one’s day. Some others lasted for just three minutes and received just a smattering of applause. All in all, just make sure you have a nice story to tell.
The ball is now in your court. Do you want to make your speech long or short? Please write it down. Moreover, you should also consider when and where you are going to deliver this speech. Will you do it at the engagement party, rehearsal dinner at the wedding reception?
After you have laid the ground, the writing process itself would be a breeze. So, how do you go from staring at the blank notepad to filling its pages with precious memories about your son and daughter-in-law?
Read on to find out how to do just even if you think your writing stinks.
Things can get fairly easy if you first create an outline/structure for your father of the groom speech.
By creating one from a well-thought out example, you will save yourself the agony of not only knowing where to start but also spending too much time stressing, thinking and worrying about what to include and what not to say in your wedding speech to your son and daughter-in-law.
At this point, I would like us to look at an outline/structure culled from the above speech sample. Think of it as the bare-bones of your speech. World-renowned public speaker and coach, Brian Tracy, calls it a working outline.
Here it is:
Start with a greeting
Mention your name and your relationship with the bride and groom
Thank the wedding guests for coming
Start with a hook
Talk about your son
Talk about your daughter-in-law
Dispense some marriage advice
Father of the groom toasts to his son and daughter-in-law
Most wedding speeches are centered on the above bullet points and you have to build your father of the groom speech on this very robust foundation. After creating such an outline, you have to pick out each idea and support what you say with the right facts.
Again, let’s use the father of the groom speech above as a basis for coming up with the supporting material.
Start with a greeting.
Here’s an example:
Hello everyone. I’m Ben and I’m Marc’s father.
On behalf of his mom Melissa and I, we’d like to thank all of you for joining us in this very special celebration.
I think that should be easy to write.Ok…let’s look at the second point:
Mention your name and your relationship with the bride and groom
As an example, you can modify this:
‘’My name is Jack and I’m the very proud father of Samuel. I guess I should now introduce myself as Diana’s father-in-law…’’
If you are doing a joint speech with your wife or the groom’s mother, this can be your opening lines:
Hello everyone. I’m Ben and I’m Marc’s father and this my wife, Melissa. We are the proud parents of the groom. We’d like to thank all of you for joining us in this very special celebration as our son and daughter-in-law are joined in marriage.
Now, let’s see next topic:
Thank the wedding guests for coming
Here’s an example you can learn from:
I want to thank you all for being here today. It’s such a special occasion and it’s been made more meaningful by having each of you with us to celebrate the love of Romeo and Emily.
Next on the bill is:
Start with a hook
The hook is like a movie trailer. Your hook should grab attention. This could be a joke, a personal story, some funny remarks about the bride and groom, use quotes to start, sing a well-known love song or share how it feels like whenever you are asked to give a speech.
Below are two examples:
First, a father of the groom joke:
Hello everyone! My name is Michael and I’m
Hor’s very proud father. On behalf of his
mother, Mir and I, thank you so much for
joining us today to celebrate love! This beautiful
couple have the world at their feet today, don’t
they? They say “love is blind”, but I hope
this adage isn’t true for Hor, so he can
see his lovely bride today! And Carline, I’m
guessing that the old adage “beauty is in
the eye of the beholder” is true for you
when you look at my son Hor!
Second, you can also share how you feel about giving speeches.
Afterwards, you have to do this:
Talk about your son
The trick here is to write down stories or anecdotes you want to share with the wedding crowd. Just put down lots of them before choosing those you wish to highlight.
From personal observation, most fathers build their storylines around these themes:
Anecdotes/memories of your son growing up: Here, you write down stories about his childhood, teenage years, what kind of man he’s grown up into...etc.
Then, you pick up a story from the different milestones and use it to create a short father of the groom speech.
Stories that define your friendship
‘’ Proud moments’’ stories: Here, you mention why you are so proud of him and back it up with a story or two from his personal life.
Another proud moment for another parent was when his son walked across the dais to receive his high school diploma.
Question: What are your most proud moments? And do you want those magical moments to be the focus of your speech? If you do, just write it down and start a brainstorming session with his mom to recapture those good times.
Moreso, you can put a positive spin on embarrassing stories if it has a funny twist to it.
Write about your shared experiences
I remember writing a story for a father who said he and his son enjoyed kayaking. Once, they travelled to Botswana, Africa and while having fun on the water, his son fell into the water when he saw what he thought was a whale. He wasn’t a great swimmer and he began crying out for help which caught the attention of some locals.
Recalling stories like that shows how close you are to him and the guests would want to hear more of such father-son encounters.
You probably have plenty of them in your head. You just have to reflect to get them all down in your notepad.
Focus on the future
I recently wrote a father of the groom speech who said he wanted to dwell on his son’s transformation into a wonderful man. This is how I started it.
''From his early days, he brought an infectious joy into our lives that warmed our hearts. And as he grew, so did his determination and thoughtfulness. He navigated the path of life with grace and strength, even with his older brothers providing their fair share influence, if you catch my drift!But today, we’re not just here to reminisce about the past…''
Here’s my homework: Which of those ideas would you like to go for? It’s possible to combine a little bit of each if you want to.
Before you go back to your seat…Just ask everyone to raise their glasses and toast to the bride and groom.
Well, you may combine your toast with any of these closing techniques if you really want to end on a memorable note:
Frame your speech and gift to the couple or give them a very thoughtful gift
You can ask a few questions about the bride and groom and give gifts to those who have the right answers.
Now, I want to ask you this simple question. Can you really use those tips and advice to write your own father of the groom wedding speech in a nice way?
If you are still in a limbo, then you have to read on to find out how Glen did it even though his writing and speaking skills weren’t so great.
You see, he had tons of memories in his head. But, juggling work and family meant he had little time to spare. Besides, finding the right words was like pulling out a child’s tooth.Looking everywhere for help, he landed on this page you are currently reading.
Well, he took a leap of faith when he discovered that he didn’t have to pay first to get his speech done. So, he filled out this short and simple form.
With our continuous help and support, he gave an amazingly beautiful father of the groom speech and even got a standing ovation.
After the event was over, we asked for feedback and he sent over this message.
Please see image below
Dear Loving Dad,
I am Dan and I run this blog.
Glen is not the only one we’ve helped.
There are so many others as well. So, your case is not hopeless. We can help you just as we helped him reach his goal. Please fill out this very short form to get started.
Wedding not too far away? Or happening in less than 24 hours?Trust me, we can deliver!it doesn’t matter if your speech is today, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year,... we can make things work for you
''The wedding was GREAT. There were about 120 guests. About 15 people came up to me afterward and told me I gave a great speech. I had to tweak it little because of my tardiness getting it to you but, it all turned out great. Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it''- Phil Australia
All these persons you have just listened to are mere mortals like you and me and many were scared to death about this whole wedding speech thing.
But they all decided to take action by asking our wedding speech consultants to help them give incredible wedding speeches and we didn’t let them down.
Your son’s wedding is a very special event and you(his dad) should not let him down in any way else he will regret asking you to give a wedding speech.
That’s why we are here to help you give a wedding speech that will blow everyone away-even if you are an experienced speaker or you just hate speaking before an audience.
This is letter a dad sent to us after we helped him deliver his speech(Please click on it to enlarge if you can't see it)
Ok, Is This Offer For Me?
Yes, if you are expecting nothing less than a very special, beautiful, unique and memorable speech.
Yes, if you are overwhelmed by the pressures of work and don’t have the time to put together a very meaningful speech, so you can have peace of mind
Yes, if you want your family, children, friends, and wedding guests to shower you with very sincere compliments…just imagine how you will feel
Yes, if you are not good with words and you feel you’re not a natural writer and you are struggling to find the right words but still want to give a great speech.
Yes, you get so scared anytime you’re asked to say something before an audience and you really want to save yourself from any form of embarrassment on your son’s big day.
Yes, if you are not too eloquent or not too sure if you are on the right track.
Yes, if you absolutely hate speaking in public or feel this is not your thing but you want to make your son feel very proud
Yes, if you have a day or less to the wedding and you are worried that you might make some horrible mistakes
Yes, if you are a good speaker but you still want someone to look over or review what you've come up with!
Wedding not too far away? Or happening in less than 24 hours?Trust me, we can deliver!it doesn’t matter if your speech is today, tomorrow, next week, next month ,next year,... we can make things work for you
Just imagine leaving your entire presentation in the hands of skilled wedding speech consultants who will take away your pain of spending hours thinking hard and long about what to say and what not to say.
Also, envision being patiently guided to say something that will leave a favorable impression on the mind of your listeners.
And also imagine the thrill and feeling of excitement and pride you’re going to experience when the audience leap onto their feet and scream and shouts and even sing your praises.
Won’t you love that? I hope you do...
Ok, I am Interested, What’s the Cost?
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health crisis has caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some sons are still getting married and asking their fathers to give speeches.
Nonetheless, not every father could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your son’s big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video and your son and daughter-in-law and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your son’s big day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
This is another letter a dad sent to us after we helped him deliver his speech(Please click on it to enlarge if you can't see it)
Oh Ok, How Then Do I Get Started Since I Want To Get On Board Right Away?
After that, we will send you a very short questionnaire to fill out via email! You only have to check your email a few hours after you have made your request.
Then, you fill out the questionnaire sent through your email and please have it sent back to us…
We will confirm receipt of it…If something is not too clear, we will ask you to clarify….
If not, we will send you a wonderful draft in a couple of hours if this on very short notice….If not, after a few days
Then, you look it over and tell us if you are okay with it or you want to amend or revise it till you are happy with it--although we always get it right even with the first draft
Then, we ask you to pay for it
Please note: The information collected through the questionnaire is only for the purpose of writing your speech. I wouldn’t even need it if I could read your mind. So, your information is very confidential and no one will know about it.
Just a reminder of what you pay after it’s duly completed.
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health crisis has caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some sons are still getting married and asking their fathers to give speeches.
Nonetheless, not every father could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your son’s big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video and your son and daughter-in-law and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your son’s big day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
Please note: Your speech draft comes with a proven and simple tip to master your speech or remember your speech just as you want it without carrying a paper with you.
Just see what someone said about that great tip that's proven to calm your nerves and help you speak with purpose, poise, and clarity!
''Hi Dan,
The speech went very well, I modified it a bit and practiced it as you suggested (great advice). Thanks for all your help and if I need a prepared speech again I’ll definitely contact you.
All the best,
Matt''
Please note: Don’t fill out this form if you’re a dishonest individual. This offer is for a limited time.
You don't have to worry about paying our per speech for now.
Forget about money and let’s write something for you. We believe in the values of honesty and integrity and we think you should be happy with our work first.
So, Here Are The Benefits You Get When You Get On Board!
A great speech written by our wedding speech consultants that reflects what you want to say exactly
We coach you on how to use your voice to make your speech very exciting.
We show you a simple but often overlook strategy to rehearse your speech even if you have a very poor memory. This method is used by great speakers like Obama and was used by Abraham Lincoln and his compatriots
The most effective way to get your entire speech into your head without memorizing your speech. Guaranteed to help you even if you have a very poor memory or your memory is like a gold fish…most of our clients still wonder where we got this idea from. This ensures that you don't read off a sheet of paper...
Just see what someone said about that great tip that's proven to calm your nerves and help you speak with purpose, poise, and clarity!
''Hi Dan,
The speech went very well, I modified it a bit and practiced it as you suggested (great advice). Thanks for all your help and if I need a prepared speech again I’ll definitely contact you.
All the best,
Matt''
Ways to include humor in your speech and what it takes to do so
Are you looking for mother of the groom speech examples and templates you can easily model your mother of the groom speech for your son and daughter-in-law after?
If so, please stick with me and I will share with you…
How to write a mother of the groom speech using proven and simple ideas and tips
How to use mother of the groom speech examples and templates to come up with great ideas on the fly
How to make your speech very memorable and unique using little-known but easy-to-follow ideas…
Plus so much more
Here’s What Your Mother Of The Groom Speech Should Be About
Let’s face it…Raising an all –boys family is not an easy thing. You may lose your sanity if they are boisterous and you might end up having your heart walking outside of your body so to speak. However, the joys of being a mom would certainly supersede the pain when they grow up to be successful adults and find the love of their lives.
I think you will agree with me that having a baby boy means you have a best friend and a constant partner for new adventures which you will cherish forever because the bond between the two of you is meant to be forever.
Speaking of your relationship reminds me of a crucial role mothers play at wedding ceremonies: delivering mother of the groom speeches. Ouch! Just take it easy.
Well, delivering a heartfelt mother of the groom speech boils down to these things:
Preparing yourself to deliver your mother of the groom
Writing your mother of the groom speech
Practicing your speech before delivery
Let’s first start with this:
How to Prepare and Plan for Your Mother Of The Groom Speech
What distinguishes great and successful athletes from the average lies in how they invest in themselves before entering a competition. So it is with your mother of the groom speech.
What that means is that you have to block out a few minutes every day to study some proven mother of the groom speech examples and watch some videos about how mother of the groom wedding speeches are written and delivered.
Before we go on, let’s watch a few (video) mothers of the groom speech examples (for an immersive experience) so we can figure out how such presentations are made.
Here you go:
Mother of the Groom Speech Video Example #1
Mother of the Groom Speech Template Video # 2
Let me ask you this: Which of those videos did you find exciting? Any takeaways or lessons learned from watching both clips? Write it down because it might come in handy down later.
Here’s Another Great Resource for Your Mother of the Groom Speech
Having said that, let’s look at another valuable writing tool that can calm your nerves, help you pick the right words so you can easily write an amazing wedding speech for your son and daughter-in-law even if you don’t know where to start or feel like pulling your hair out!
Do you have any idea what that is? Ok…Mother of the groom speech examples.
Well-written mother of the groom speech examples can help you do justice to your speech even if you are not a very good writer.
This is what I am thinking of. First and foremost, let’s study a well-thought out mother of the groom speech. Afterwards, we will analyze it with actionable tips so can get great ideas to help you meld thoughts and ideas together to write an amazing mother of the groom speech.
So, here you go:
A Short & Sweet Mother of The Groom Speech Example
Good evening. I want to thank you all for being here today. It’s such a special occasion and it’s been made more meaningful by having each of you with us to celebrate the love of Mark and Amanda today.
I think we can all agree that so far, it's been a fantastic day. This may be the only low-point. As I'm not known for being a tremendous speaker, or an open mic hit on comedy night, I actually thought to myself:
"Why not hire someone to do this?" I mean, we pay for professional music, professional photography, professional catering...why not a pro speech maker? But at the end of the day, I'm the mom, and that is a job you can't outsource. If I could have, I would have gone on an extended vacation for Mark's entire 18th year of life. But I got through those dark days, and you will get through this speech!
All jokes aside, I would like extend an exceptional thank you to individuals like my mom (his grand mom Alice) who turned 100 this morning! Let’s give her a hand…..For your information, she’s doing so well and she’s here with us. Let’s give her a hand.
I would also like to thank Dean and Shirley. I thank you both every single day for sharing your wonderful daughter with our family and please always rest assure she is very much loved and adored by us.
I stand here a very proud mom on this very beautiful day. To see Mark and Amanda's love grow over the years has been amazing and I love that we have all been such a special part of their story.
Mark, from one mom to another as hard as it is to watch our babies grow up, move on and not need us as much –
I am so glad it was Mark who stole my boys heart. I really didn’t need to worry about their age because they have proved their love is something that is so special and definitely one of a kind. I knew from the beginning Amanda adored Mark more than anything in this world, and I know she will love him ALWAYS.
25 years ago, I was blessed with the most amazing gift - becoming Mark’s mom. Mark, the moment I saw you, I knew what true love was I knew what it was like to love something more than life itself.
I could not believe how so very perfect you were & you belonged to me. In April 1998 our journey together began and I would not change a single day. I didn’t think it was possible for me to love you anymore than I did the day you were born - how wrong I was, it only continues to grow.
I am your biggest fan, your loudest cheerleader and your proudest supporter. I will protect you through anything this world has to throw at you. I will defend you no matter what because that’s promise I made to you when I became your mom. I will stand with you whenever I am needed and always remember where ever I am my door is open waiting for you.
To call you funny would probably be the most accurate description of your schooling personality! I am remembering Parent/Teacher Interviews. Without a doubt you were definitely very well known by all the teachers.
Mark, I would walk into every interview not knowing what I was going to be told. I remember like it was yesterday, poor Mrs Wendy.
Walking up to her desk she asks me "Are you really Mark’s mom". As proud as punch (like always) I stand tall and reply "I sure am. All I see is her smiling and say you have got an amazingly talented son!
I didn’t care that you weren't the brainiac kid because I knew you would succeed in whatever you chose to do. Anyone who knows Mark knows that he will never settle to be second best (except for school of course).
In 2014 you started working at McDonalds. You didn’t want too, you begged and pleaded with me not to make you go. Then your deal came "you would go to your first shift only on the condition I would buy you a PS4".
Long story short - you got the PS4 and continued working at McDonalds for 2 years. I pushed and pushed you to stay at school and finish Year 12, but you wore me down in Year 11. You could leave but not until you had an apprenticeship. This was a Friday, by Monday you was starting your Floor Tiling Apprenticeship.
WOW I remember your first day. You were working in Dube Park. How was I going to just drop you off with all these men? How was I going to leave you and not check in all day?
Returning to pick you up you were so worried. This pulled on every heart string I had after you telling me you had been vomiting from exhaustion.
"I even said "don’t go back, work at McDonalds until you find something you want to do". BUT the Mark we all know and love wasn’t giving up.
Mark, your humor, and even your cheekiness is definitely your superpower! You are genuine, loyal, kind and caring. You leave a lasting effect on anyone who crosses your path. You are a tower of strength - you know what to say and when to say it. You are always willing to help, support and encourage the people you love. I love your strength, courage and your determination to always want to be better. Even though in my eyes are already perfect.
It was obvious early on that Mark and Amanda were going to be inseparable. Together since they were 18 years old and have only grown since then.
I’ve had the privilege of watching you both grow up and I couldn’t be prouder of the two of you. You continue to amaze me daily with how in tune you are to the world around you. Engaged at 20 and home owners at 21 - Keep on achieving those goals and continue to dream big.
Mark & Amanda, as you embark today on your next great adventure, please keep this in mind. You are walking a path together now. All of us will walk with you from time to time, along with many more folks in your future, to include your children. But never let any of us walk between you two, because we are all here for just a short jaunt, the long walk will always be the two of you.
Every day try to remember how you felt when you woke up this morning. How excited you were at the idea that you were getting married today. If you can remember that feeling, you will be able to carry it along with you no matter how long the path is. Know that today you take all our best intentions, hopes and wishes with you as you start along your journey. Call us if you need anything, and just be good to one another. I love you both with all my heart, and am so proud of both of you!
Look back on this day lovingly, for you will remember it as one of the happiest days of your lives.
Now, Ladies and Gentlemen, before I end, just some housekeeping notes, the venue has asked that you don't stand on any of the chairs and tables for my standing ovation, and if you want to throw money, they ask that you keep it to paper, since coins might chip the paint.
God bless you.
That is an excellent mother of the groom wedding speech, right? I think it’s a heartfelt and emotional speech that hits home on many levels. Guess what?
You can actually write something better than that.Yes, I mean that with my whole heart. But, how much better, exactly ?
I am happy to help. First and foremost, let’s break down the above example into these parts:
Introduction (excerpts): ‘’ Good evening. I want to thank you all for being here today. It’s such a special occasion and it’s been made more meaningful by having each of you with us to celebrate the love of Mark and Amanda today.
I think we can all agree that so far, it's been a fantastic day…All jokes aside; I would like extend an exceptional thank you…
Body (excerpts):25 years ago, I was blessed with the most amazing gift - becoming Mark’s mom.
Mark, the moment I saw you, I knew what true love was I knew what it was like to love something more than life itself… To call you funny would probably be the most accurate…
Conclusion (excerpts):Call us if you need anything, and just be good to one another. I love you both with all my heart, and am so proud of both of you!
Now, let’s see…
How To Write The Content Of Your Mother of The Groom Speech
For most moms, writing the content of their mother of the groom speeches is the hardest thing they would ever do because they have lots of ideas jumping up and down inside their brains but don’t know where to start. To make things work for you, you should record the most important milestones in his life.
Talk about:
His first day in school
Thrilling adventures
Vacation trips
Birthdays
Baptism/Baby dedication
Graduation
Engagement
Now, look at that list once more and pick out that aspect of his life you would like to dwell on and use those ideas to craft a mother of the groom wedding speech.
That brings me to the final idea:
How to Write a Great Conclusion for Your Mother of the Groom Speech
First and foremost, let’s look at the closing remarks:
‘’ Now, Ladies and Gentlemen, before I end, just some housekeeping notes, the venue has asked that you don't stand on any of the chairs and tables for my standing ovation, and if you want to throw money, they ask that you keep it to paper, since coins might chip the paint. God bless you. ‘’
That’s how the vast majority of moms wrap up their mother of the groom speeches. However, a few others make a striking difference that their family and friends never forget what they said and how it was said. Well, I am happy to share with you a few simple but proven tips of ending on a memorable note.
First, you can end with a love or marriage poem like these ones:
New Beginnings," Barbara Crooker
“May this be a day of new beginnings the sun, like a fragrant apple; the summer air, soft on your hands as the kiss of a child. May berries melt like honey on your tongue. May your heart rise in wonder at the clouds drifting across the sky. May the trails under your boots be covered in pine quills, let the leaves rain down like memories in the autumn of your heart. May the snow beneath your skis run as fast as watered silk, may the cold air kiss your cheeks, turn them red as summer's roses. May the rivers always flow with their unexpected beauty, the first freshets of snowmelt, the rush of early spring. May you always walk in gladness through whatever path or highway; may you always walk within the golden circle of your love.”
M is for Making a future that will last. A is for Accepting both the present and the past. R is for Respect for each other every day. R is for Remembering those special things to say. I is for Issues, which no doubt will challenge you. A is for Always find a way to talk them through. G is for Growing the love that keeps you strong. E is for Endurance when sometimes things go wrong.
Second, if you are a Christian or a person of faith you can end with a prayer for the couple or a benediction from the Bible. Here's an example:
Numbers 6: 24-26 NKJV
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine upon you. And be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Third, you can end with your best wishes. That’s not so hard to write. Well, here are some examples you can copy and learn from.
Congratulations and best wishes on your wedding day.
You were meant for each other. Hope you remain this happy for the rest of your lives.
You look perfect together. Congratulations and I wish you load of happiness.
To love and be loved is the key to happiness. May you never lose sight of this precious treasure in all your days to come.
P.S: Is the thought of giving you a great wedding speech keeping you up at night? It shouldn’t if you do what most moms do. By following this simple plan that's guaranteed to help you write a great mom speech like the one you read above.
Claire was quite skeptical when she came to us but we kept assuring what she will make her son and family proud-and this is what she sent over after the wedding was over
'' Hello Dan, their wedding went very well. The usual stress beforehand for the couple organizing the event but all things to do went so smoothly. I also like to say that I'm so proud of my speech, almost got a standing ovation, lol! I'm so glad I've found you. I will definitely recommend you to my friends and family in future weddings. I wish you the very best.''- Claire, New Zealand
Want to know how she did just that? She got on board our wedding speech program and one of our talented speech consultants helped her out.
This is letter a mom sent to us after we helped her deliver her speech(Please click on it to enlarge if you can't see it)
Ok, Is This Offer For Me?
Yes, if you are expecting nothing less than a very special, beautiful, unique, and memorable speech.
Don’t have much time to write a perfect speech just as you want it because of work demands and other life's pressure or even sick? Then, let’s take care of it and the guests will definitely sing your praises--we have done it for so many others and it's your turn now!
Yes, if you are overwhelmed by the pressures of work and don’t have the time to put together a very meaningful speech, so you can have your peace of mind
Yes, if you want your family, your son, friends, and wedding guests to shower you with very sincere compliments…just imagine how you will feel
Yes, if you are not good with words and you feel you’re not a natural writer and you are struggling to find the right words but still want to give a great speech.
Yes, you get so scared anytime you’re asked to say something before an audience and you really want to save yourself from any form of embarrassment on your son's big day.
Yes, if you are not too eloquent or not too sure if you are on the right track.
Yes, if you absolutely hate speaking in public or feel this is not your thing but you want to make your son feel very proud
Yes, if you have a day or less to the wedding and you are worried that you might make some horrible mistakes
Yes, if you are a good speaker but you still want someone to look over or review what you've come up with!
Just imagine leaving your entire presentation in the hands of skilled wedding speech consultants who will take away your pain of spending hours thinking hard and long about what to say and what not to say.
Also, envision being patiently guided to say something that will leave a favorable impression on the mind of your listeners.
And also imagine the thrill and feeling of excitement and pride you’re going to experience when the audience leaps onto their feet and scream and shouts and even sing your praises.
Won’t you love that? I hope you do...
Wedding not too far away? Or happening in less than 24 hours?Trust me, we can deliver!it doesn’t matter if your speech is today, tomorrow, next week, next month ,next year,... we can make things work for you
Ok, I am Interested, What’s the Cost?
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health and economic crisis has caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some sons are still getting married and asking their moms to give speeches.
''It was perfect Dan. I changed a few things in the speech. And I had several people come up and tell me how well done it was. I couldn't have done it better. Thanks for your help''- Marilyn, Canada
Nonetheless, not every mother could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your son’s big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video and your son and daughter-in-law and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your son’s big day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
This is another letter a mom sent to us after we helped her deliver her speech(Please click on it to enlarge if you can't see it)
Oh Ok, How Then Do I Get Started Since I Want To Get On Board Right Away?
After that, we will send you a very short questionnaire to fill out via email! You only have to check your email a few hours after you have made your request
Then, you fill out the questionnaire sent through your email, and please have it sent back to us…
We will confirm receipt of it…If something is not too clear, we will ask you to clarify….
If not, we will send you a wonderful draft in a couple of hours if this on very short notice….If not, after a few days
Then, you look it over and tell us if you are okay with it or you want to amend or revise it till you are happy with it--although we always get it right even with the first draft.
Then, we ask you to pay for it.
Please note: The information collected through the questionnaire is only for the purpose of writing your speech. I wouldn’t even need it if I could read your mind. So, your information is very confidential and no one will know about it.
Just a reminder of what you pay after it’s duly completed.
Ok, I am Interested, What’s the Cost?
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health and economic crisis has caused severe hardships for most people. Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some sons are still getting married and asking their moms to give speeches.
''It was perfect Dan. I changed a few things in the speech. And I had several people come up and tell me how well done it was. I couldn't have done it better. Thanks for your help''- Marilyn, Canada
Nonetheless, not every mother could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your son’s big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video and your son and daughter-in-law and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your son’s big day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
Please note: Your speech draft comes with a proven and simple tip to master your speech or remember your speech just as you want it without carrying a paper with you.
Just see what someone said about that great tip that's proven to calm your nerves and help you speak with purpose, poise, and clarity!
''Hi Dan,
The speech went very well, I modified it a bit and practiced it as you suggested (great advice). Thanks for all your help and if I need a prepared speech again I’ll definitely contact you.
All the best,
Matt''
Please note: Don’t fill out this form if you’re a dishonest individual. This offer is for a limited time.
You don't have to worry about paying our per speech for now.
Forget about money and let’s write something for you. We believe in the values of honesty and integrity and we think you should be happy with our work first.
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A great speech written by our wedding speech consultants that reflects what you want to say exactly
We coach you on how to use your voice to make your speech very exciting.
We show you a simple but often overlook strategy to rehearse your speech even if you have a very poor memory. This method is used by great speakers like Obama and was used by Abraham Lincoln and his compatriots
The most effective way to get your entire speech into your head without memorizing your speech. Guaranteed to help you even if you have a very poor memory or your memory is like a gold fish…most of our clients still wonder where we got this idea from. This ensures that you don't read off a sheet of paper...
Just see what someone said about that great tip that's proven to calm your nerves and help you speak with purpose, poise, and clarity!
''Hi Dan,
The speech went very well, I modified it a bit and practiced it as you suggested (great advice). Thanks for all your help and if I need a prepared speech again I’ll definitely contact you.
All the best,
Matt''
Ways to include humor in your speech and what it takes to do so
If so, then I’ve got you covered because I am going to walk you through everything you need to know about…
How to use father of the groom speech examples to easily write a great wedding speech for your son and daughter-in-law
How you can easily model your father of the groom speech after well-written examples
How you can use proven tips and ideas to come up with great anecdotes for your father of the groom speech
Ok...let’s get started by looking at this:
What Should The Father Of The Groom Say In His Speech?
That’s a great question. Let me start by saying that being a father is an incredible blessing so many folks take for granted. From when your son is a little baby until when he becomes a fully grown adult, you’re responsible for shaping him into the person he’s today.
When you cast your mind back and see how fast time has flown by, you can't help but look back with pride for doing a great job as his dad. Speaking of that reminds me of what father’s go through when they are asked by their sons to make a father of the groom speech or deliver a few remarks on their wedding day or at the rehearsal dinner.
You see, it can be downright scary if you feel nervous whenever you stand before a small crowd to make a presentation. And if you’ve never made one your whole lifetime, you might end up having sleepless nights.
The good news is you can make it no matter what’s going through your mind because there are two indispensable tools that can help you calm your nerves, get the right words so you can easily deliver the best ever father of the groom speech.
But the bigger question you might want to ask is this: Which tools can help me write a great father of the groom wedding speech?
Here they are:
Father Of The Groom Speech Videos
Well-Written Father Of The Groom Speech Templates/Examples
Let’s look at the first one: Video speech examples (like the ones) seen below can really help when you have no idea of what to say or you are looking for quick ideas to help you get your ideas off the ground.
My suggestion is to click on the play buttons to get a feel of how things look like if you have no idea of where to start. Please take a few minutes to watch both clips and take some notes if you can.
Here they are:
Father Of The Groom Speech on YouTube Video Example #1
Father Of The Groom Speech on YouTube Video Sample #2
Having watched both father of the groom speech videos, let’s turn our attention to the second tool: father of the groom speech examples. By the way, here is short father of the groom speech example you can learn from.
Let’s look at it:
Father of The Groom Speech Examples/ Templates
Hello everyone! I want to say that I’m very proud of James and Mitchelle, as well as Bernadette. All of you have put together a wonderful celebration today! I know that Covid tried to throw a monkey wrench into your plans, but you two showed patience and grace while all of that was going on. And today we can be together to witness your commitment to one another!
James was a happy child, curious but shy, always fun and loved parties even as a toddler!
He grew to be independent, but still loved parties especially the ones he threw herself!
And concerts. He had this knack for getting His uncles to take her to concerts. He would play them by calling each of them “her favorite uncle”. They always fell for it too! Not that it was too painful.
Taking him to concerts helped keep me quite relevant, so I guess I should thank him for
plying my heart strings with his lies and flattery!
James also persevered. No matter the odds. You know he took 11 tries before passing his
driving test, right? While that may give you pause before letting him behind the wheel of
your car, it should say that you would want him by your side if you need tenacity and undying faith to win the day! He’s also quite clever, passionate about what does, and has a strong work ethic.
I recall that when he first entered college, we were warned that he would get homesick and we should remain strong and not let him get to us. Yeah, well I failed at that test. He called me after a day and I went and got him.Talk about a dad's love for his son.
He had already made friends though, so they were taking stuff out of my car as fast as I was putting stuff in! But we did eventually get him packed and home. He re-entered another Uni the following semester, but again after a day he was calling me. And again I was there to rescue him. However, again with his tenacious nature, James took a gap year and returned to college and this time he stayed!
When Mitchelle came on the scene, James wanted to keep it a secret for a while, probably
not wanting to expose her to all of us crazy relatives right off the bat. But Bernadette put
together a top secret whatsapp page and kept us all abreast of what was going on.
I couldn’t wait to meet her, and as soon as I did , I knew that she was a keeper. She’s fun to be around. She loves to prank us all and keeps us all on our toes which is good for us. She’s also family oriented and blends well with our family.
But most of all, she adores our own Stephanie. And none of us would settle for anything less. As you embark today on your next great adventure, please keep this in mind.
You are walking a path together now. All of us will walk with you from time to time, along with many more folks in your future, to include your children. But never let any of us walk between you two, because we are all here for just a short jaunt, the long walk will always be the two of you.
Every day try to remember how you felt when you woke up this morning. How excited
you were at the idea that you were getting married today. If you can remember that feeling,
you will be able to carry it along with you no matter how long the path is.
Know that today you take all our best intentions, hopes and wishes with you as you start along your journey. Call us if you need anything, and just be good to one another. I love you both with all my heart, and am so proud of both of you! Let’s raise our glasses to Stephanie and James!
To happily ever after!
Excellent speech! Isn’t it? What can you add to your own wedding speech for your son based on what you've learned from the above father of the groom speech sample or template?
To help you understand what went into crafting that father of the groom wedding speech sample or template, I'm going to break down the above example into bits and pieces.
Have you ever pondered why some wedding presenters get the audience's attention right when they grab the microphone while so many struggle to do that even in front of a very small crowd?
It all boils down to your mindset and expectation. But get this from me. The wedding guests expect you to share a few stories about your son and not there for something that’s worthy of an Oscar award.
But, you would do yourself a lot of good when you start off on the right note. Hence, your introductory remarks should be unique and engaging.
Writing a conventional introduction, as seen below , is the first easy bird you may take out in this situation:
‘’ Hello everyone! I want to say that I’m very proud of James and Mitchelle, as well as Bernadette. All of you have put together a wonderful celebration today! I know that Covid tried to throw a monkey wrench into your plans, but you two showed patience and grace while all of that was going on.’’
Action tip to help you get started: First, grab a pen and paper, or since you are already in front of your keyword, type or write down the names of those who have really enriched your son's life, along with a little note of gratitude.
Such individuals and personalities may include folks like:
Your spouse/the groom’s mom
The bride's mother and father
Your colleagues, coaches, and instructors
Families of the bride
His siblings, aunts, uncles,
His grandparents
You can mention those who were unable to attend the wedding.
You may also acknowledge deceased friends and family if they played a key role in your son’s life.
That’s not all. If you scroll up and look at the example again, you will see that you can use the same stone to kill another bird—I'll refer to it as the "bird"—in the following way: opening remarks portion "b."
Here is a short sample:
James was a happy child, curious but shy, always fun and loved parties even as a toddler!
He grew to be independent, but still loved parties especially the ones he threw herself!
And concerts. He had this knack for getting His uncles to take her to concerts. He would play them…
By the time you come to this section of your father of the groom speech, you need to have their attention and have them eagerly anticipating the rest of your wedding speech.
Therefore, it's always advantageous to start off on a high note, and these ‘’speech-tested’’ recommendations can facilitate that.
First, you can begin by telling a brief history of what happened before his birth.
Question: Do you really remember what happened prior to when your precious son was born? I remember writing a father of a groom speech for a very wonderful man who said he was so nervous about being a first time dad that he read many books about parenting and fatherhood.
Another terribly worried father rode through a garbage dump before getting back home as he was very much concerned about how to be a great dad.
Stuff like that always brings life to stories. So, take a moment and walk down memory lane and write down several anecdotes about your son. If you can’t remember any of such stories, you may use the next idea.
Second, reflect upon your marriage to the groom's mother (if you are still married) and reminisce about your feelings at that time. This is particularly helpful if you and your son’s marriage are quite similar. A dad wrote to me last summer and said his son found the bride in the same college he attended and wanted to add that to his father of the groom speech. What a clever idea!
Let me ask you this: In what ways is your son’s wedding day like yours? Just write it down and start with it.
Third, you can use one or more of these fathers of the groom speech quotes to open on a poignant or moving note, then your speech would be a hit with everyone.
Here Are A Few Quotes For The Opening Lines Of Your Father Of The Groom Speech
''We became friend's, not just father and son''- Richard Bergeron
''No matter how tall a son grows, he will always look up to this dad'' -Pam Brown
One of the greatest gifts you can give your teenage boy is the gift of letting him know you get it. You have been there''- Sebastian R. James
There must always be a struggle between father and son. While one aims at power, the other aims for independance''
"A father’s bond with his son's relationship is a true friendship that no one can ever sever."
Now, let's try using the bolded quote : "A father's bond with his son is a true friendship that no one can ever sever." to come up with an emotional father of the groom speech.
Here you go:
''This evening's celebration is avery beautiful moment when it feels so awesome to be a father. I am Dan, very proud father of this handsome groom and father of four ex-grooms! So, you can imagine what I have been through. Giving speeches every now and then that my siblings started calling me The Speech Guy… Glad it’s a cool nickname because I wouldn’t have said it here if it was so weird.
By the way, Dan is our only son. He graced our lives 26 years ago, and I'm thankful for the friendship I've cultivated with my son over this period. And I am grateful for the friendship I have grown throughout that time with my son. ''
Did you observe how I inserted the word "friendship" into that short passage? That is just how it ought to be if lifting the entire quote won’t just fit.
Now, let us see…
How To Write The Content Of Your Father-Of The Groom Wedding Speech
The content of your speech is the most important aspect, yet most fathers find it so hard to get their scattered ideas to make sense on paper because it is not an easy thing to condense years' worth of recollections into a succinct narrative.
The majority of fathers who write to me worry that they have an idea for a speech but are unable to effectively organize their thoughts in a coherent manner.
I am aware that this is a significant challenge for the majority of fathers of the groom, and if you are wondering how you can quickly generate excellent ideas for this section of your speech, the next section would be very helpful.
How To Get Ideas For Your Father Of The Groom Wedding Speech
Here are some proven tips and ideas to help you get some good ideas for your wedding speech for your son and daughter-in-law.
First, make a structure for the presentation's flow first. To do that, you must first choose the part of your story on which you want your speech to dwell on.
Ask yourself this: Do you want your plot to develop from the time your son entered the picture until he met the bride
If so, you should write down special memories you have had together and limit your wedding toast to one or two of them.
Once more, you might choose to use a memorable incident from your boy's youth or adolescence.
I've recently witnessed situations where the father of the groom merely drew attention to anecdotes about the bride and groom and emphasized what makes them special or how they complement one another. If you want to wing it or prepare a very brief father of the groom speech, this always works.
Well, here’s a very short and simple father of the groom wedding that simply melds the lives of the couple.
''We immigrated here from Aremenia when my son was only 8 eight years old, and the adjustment period was really challenging for us all, especially our son.
In order to succeed in his new environment, he had to acquire a foreign language. In the process, he met Sarah his bride who has been a huge blessing to his life. I have witnessed their love develop over time. They both enjoy being outside.''
Did you notice how I wrote that short extract? This approach is quite effective if you want to wing your speech.
Now, I want you to do this!
Scroll up this page and read the above father of the groom wedding toast and other examples you find elsewhere. Then, jot down a few fond memories about the groom and some anecdotes about the bride (if you really know her) too. Then, use it to craft the content of your story which you can always go back to polish up.
Now, let's see…
How to Write A Memorable Conclusion for Your Father Of The Groom Speech
This section of your speech should be quite simple to and is just like taking the last bite of your favorite meal. Guess what? The wedding guests would remember what you said and hold you in high esteem as an outstanding speaker (even if you are not one) if your closing remarks strikes a chord with the guests.
To end on a memorable note, you may use one or more of the following suggestions.
First, if the couple is Christian and you are a religious person or a fervent Christian, you can use any of the following verses to create a message of faith and share it with your family and friends.
Proverbs 31:10: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Mark 10:9: Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.
John 15:12: My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
Luke 6:31: Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Corinthians 16:14: Do everything in love.
Second, you may finish off with a well-known song. If you can modify the lyrics and make it yours, that would be a feather in your cap. Here’s how one father did it beautifully.
Third, if for any reason you don't want to offer any advice, you can just weave in one of the good wishes listed below.
Seeing you so content and in love today makes my heart sing with happiness! On your wedding day, congratulations to the happy couple!
May you find true love and happiness. I hope you two have a wonderful life together as husband and wife. May the years you spend together be filled with love, joy, and blessings.
I hope you experience the sort of love that endures and deepens when you marry today. I hope your marriage serves as an example for other couples!
Fourth, you can close by offering some marriage advice.
Here’s an example:
As we celebrate this beautiful union, I would like to offer a few words of advice to the happy couple. Compromise, commitment, and communication—the three pillars that will strengthen the foundation of your marriage.
Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, but through compromise, you will find harmony even in the most challenging moments. With unwavering commitment, you will weather any storm that comes your way, knowing that your love is stronger than any adversity.
Then, you can end your father of the groom speech by offering a toast to the happy couple!
P.S: Most dads do this...Have you considered it? Want to write and give a great wedding speech like the one above but can't seem to get started because you don't know the exact words to use?
Or not too sure if what you intend writing will be well received by the guests?
Let's help you make your son, wife, and family proud, and let the wedding guests say great things about your speech.
Here’s what one nervous and skeptical dad called Glen sent over after the wedding was over
Hey Dan, I just wanted to thank you once again for the speech you wrote with me. My goal was met afterward, I was told by many "what a beautiful speech" and received a standing ovation. I couldn't have done this without you. God Bless Dan!- Glen, U.S.A
Want to know how he did just that? He got on board our wedding speech program and one of our talented speech consultants helped him out.
This is letter a dad sent to us after we helped him deliver his speech(Please click on it to enlarge if you can't see it)
Ok, Is This Offer For Me?
Yes, if you are expecting nothing less than a very special, beautiful, unique and memorable speech.
Yes, if you are overwhelmed by the pressures of work and don’t have the time to put together a very meaningful speech, so you can have peace of mind
Yes, if you want your family, children, friends, and wedding guests to shower you with very sincere compliments…just imagine how you will feel
Yes, if you are not good with words and you feel you’re not a natural writer and you are struggling to find the right words but still want to give a great speech.
Yes, you get so scared anytime you’re asked to say something before an audience and you really want to save yourself from any form of embarrassment on your son’s big day.
Yes, if you are not too eloquent or not too sure if you are on the right track.
Yes, if you absolutely hate speaking in public or feel this is not your thing but you want to make your son feel very proud
Yes, if you have a day or less to the wedding and you are worried that you might make some horrible mistakes
Yes, if you are a good speaker but you still want someone to look over or review what you've come up with!
Wedding not too far away? Or happening in less than 24 hours?Trust me, we can deliver!it doesn’t matter if your speech is today, tomorrow, next week, next month ,next year,... we can make things work for you
Just imagine leaving your entire presentation in the hands of skilled wedding speech consultants who will take away your pain of spending hours thinking hard and long about what to say and what not to say.
Also, envision being patiently guided to say something that will leave a favorable impression on the mind of your listeners.
And also imagine the thrill and feeling of excitement and pride you’re going to experience when the audience leap onto their feet and scream and shouts and even sing your praises.
Won’t you love that? I hope you do...
Ok, I am Interested, What’s the Cost?
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health crisis has caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some sons are still getting married and asking their fathers to give speeches.
Nonetheless, not every father could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your son’s big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video and your son and daughter-in-law and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your son’s big day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
This is another letter a dad sent to us after we helped him deliver his speech(Please click on it to enlarge if you can't see it)
Oh Ok, How Then Do I Get Started Since I Want To Get On Board Right Away?
After that, we will send you a very short questionnaire to fill out via email! You only have to check your email a few hours after you have made your request.
Then, you fill out the questionnaire sent through your email and please have it sent back to us…
We will confirm receipt of it…If something is not too clear, we will ask you to clarify….
If not, we will send you a wonderful draft in a couple of hours if this on very short notice….If not, after a few days
Then, you look it over and tell us if you are okay with it or you want to amend or revise it till you are happy with it--although we always get it right even with the first draft
Then, we ask you to pay for it
Please note: The information collected through the questionnaire is only for the purpose of writing your speech. I wouldn’t even need it if I could read your mind. So, your information is very confidential and no one will know about it.
Just a reminder of what you pay after it’s duly completed.
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health crisis has caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some sons are still getting married and asking their fathers to give speeches.
Nonetheless, not every father could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your son’s big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video and your son and daughter-in-law and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your son’s big day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
Please note: Your speech draft comes with a proven and simple tip to master your speech or remember your speech just as you want it without carrying a paper with you.
Just see what someone said about that great tip that's proven to calm your nerves and help you speak with purpose, poise, and clarity!
''Hi Dan,
The speech went very well, I modified it a bit and practiced it as you suggested (great advice). Thanks for all your help and if I need a prepared speech again I’ll definitely contact you.
All the best,
Matt''
Please note: Don’t fill out this form if you’re a dishonest individual. This offer is for a limited time.
You don't have to worry about paying our per speech for now.
Forget about money and let’s write something for you. We believe in the values of honesty and integrity and we think you should be happy with our work first.
So, Here Are The Benefits You Get When You Get On Board!
A great speech written by our wedding speech consultants that reflects what you want to say exactly
We coach you on how to use your voice to make your speech very exciting.
We show you a simple but often overlook strategy to rehearse your speech even if you have a very poor memory. This method is used by great speakers like Obama and was used by Abraham Lincoln and his compatriots
The most effective way to get your entire speech into your head without memorizing your speech. Guaranteed to help you even if you have a very poor memory or your memory is like a gold fish…most of our clients still wonder where we got this idea from. This ensures that you don't read off a sheet of paper...
Just see what someone said about that great tip that's proven to calm your nerves and help you speak with purpose, poise, and clarity!
''Hi Dan,
The speech went very well, I modified it a bit and practiced it as you suggested (great advice). Thanks for all your help and if I need a prepared speech again I’ll definitely contact you.
All the best,
Matt''
Ways to include humor in your speech and what it takes to do so
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Like you, I badly wanted to give a great wedding speech that would make my friend feel not only proud but also express how much I love and adore her.
But, juggling work and my wedding plans were a real struggle so I could hardly think straight. Besides, I had so many ideas swimming in my head that I didn’t know where to start, let alone find the right words that would express my deepest love and admiration for the bride and his groom.
I Was Totally Helpless
I spent countless hours, sometimes deep into the night, but things didn’t work out as I had hoped for. I finally came up with a rather boring speech. So, I decided to seek some help online and landed on this page you are currently on.
This Helped Me Out!
However, I was skeptical when Dan and his team said they could help get me a great wedding speech even if I hated speaking in public. They say nothing ventured, nothing gained. So, I took a leap of faith when I found out that I didn’t have to pay first to get my speech written. That allayed my fear because I had nothing to lose.
I quickly got started by first filling out this form as I really wanted to make a difference with my speech.
Dan and his team delivered what they promised and I loved it after asking for some edits. When I was called to deliver my speech, the room was dead silent and most of those who knew me were not really expecting much from me because they knew of my past speaking failures.
But I proved them wrong this time around. I spoke with poise, flair, and confidence and everyone was stunned. My friend was so proud of me and she even gave me a warm, loving hug.
Those who thought I'd disappoint got it wrong! Dan and his guys asked me how my speech went afterward and this was the note I sent them after the wedding (Please note: Kindly click on the image below to make it legible)
Li's not the only one we have helped. We helped another nervous person whose testimonial is in his own pen below.
We have helped several others give memorable speeches too, So, your case is not hopeless. There’s hope for you.
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We have helped several others give memorable speeches too. So, your case is not hopeless. There’s hope for you.
Wedding not too far away? Or happening in less than 24 hours?Trust me, we can deliver!it doesn’t matter if your speech is today, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year,... we can make things work for you
''The wedding was GREAT. There were about 120 guests. About 15 people came up to me afterward and told me I gave a great speech. I had to tweak it a little because of my tardiness getting it to you but, it all turned out great. Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it''- Phil Australia
You see, all these persons you have just read about are mere mortals like you and me and many were scared to death about this whole wedding speech thing.
But they all decided to take action by asking our wedding speech consultants to help them give incredible wedding speeches and we didn’t let them down.
The bride's wedding is a very special milestone in her life and you shouldn't let her down in anyway. Which is why we are here to help you give a wedding speech that will blow everyone away, even if you are an experienced speaker or you just hate speaking before an audience.
Yes, if you are expecting nothing less than a very special, beautiful, unique, and memorable speech.
Yes, if you are overwhelmed by the pressures of work and the wedding preparations and don’t have the time to put together a very meaningful speech, so you can have peace of mind
Yes, if you want the bride, your friends or siblings, her family, your family, children, friends, and wedding guests to shower you with very sincere compliments…just imagine how you will feel
Yes, if you are not good with words and you feel you’re not a natural writer and you are struggling to find the right words but still want to give a great speech.
Yes, you get so scared anytime you’re asked to say something before an audience and you really want to save yourself from any form of embarrassment on your big day.
Yes, if you are not too eloquent or not too sure if you are on the right track.
Yes, if you absolutely hate speaking in public or feel this is not your thing but you want to make your wife feel very proud
Yes, if you have a day or less to the wedding and you are worried that you might make some horrible mistakes
Yes, if you are a good speaker but you still want someone to look over or review what you've come up with!
Wedding not too far away? Or happening in less than 24 hours?Trust me, we can deliver!it doesn’t matter if your speech is today, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year,... we can make things work for you
Just imagine leaving your entire presentation in the hands of skilled wedding speech consultants who will take away your pain of spending hours thinking hard and long about what to say and what not to say.
Also, envision being patiently guided to say something that will leave a favorable impression on the mind of your listeners.
And also imagine the thrill and feeling of excitement and pride you’re going to experience when the audience leaps onto their feet and scream and shouts and even sing your praises.
Won’t you love that? I hope you do...
Ok, I am Interested, What’s the Cost?
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health and economic crisis have caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some couples are still getting married and giving speeches like never before.
Nonetheless, not everyone could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if your big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video, and the bride, your friends and family, and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the wedding day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
Oh Ok, How Then Do I Get Started Since I Want To Get On Board Right Away?
After that, we will send you a very short questionnaire to fill out via email! You only have to check your email a few hours after you have made your request.
Then, you fill out the questionnaire sent through your email, and please have it sent back to us…
We will confirm receipt of it…If something is not too clear, we will ask you to clarify…If not, we will send you a wonderful draft in a couple of hours if this on very short notice….If not, after a few days
Then, you look it over and tell us if you are okay with it or you want to amend it till you are happy with it--although we always get it right even with the first draft.
Finally, we would ask you to pay for it.
Just a reminder of what you pay after it’s duly completed.
You simply pay what you want after you’ve got your beautiful speech.
Why? As you know, the current health and economic crisis have caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, some brides are still getting married and asking their friends or siblings to make maid of honor speeches.
Nonetheless, not everyone could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the bride's big day is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video, and the bride, your friends, friends and family, and other viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the wedding day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
Please note: Your speech draft comes with a proven and simple tip to master your speech or remember your speech just as you want it without carrying a paper with you.
Just see what someone said about that great tip that's proven to calm your nerves and help you speak with purpose, poise, and clarity!
''Hi Dan,
The speech went very well, I modified it a bit and practiced it as you suggested (great advice). Thanks for all your help and if I need a prepared speech again I’ll definitely contact you.
All the best,
Matt''
Please note: Don’t fill out this form if you’re a dishonest individual. This offer is for a limited time.
You don't have to worry about paying our per speech for now.
Forget about money and let’s write something for you. We believe in the values of honesty and integrity and we think you should be happy with our work first.
So, Here Are The Benefits You Get When You Get On Board!
A great speech written by our wedding speech consultants that reflects what you want to say exactly
We coach you on how to use your voice to make your speech very exciting.
We show you a simple but often overlook strategy to rehearse your speech even if you have a very poor memory. This method is used by great speakers like Obama and was used by Abraham Lincoln and his compatriots
The most effective way to get your entire speech into your head without memorizing your speech. Guaranteed to help you even if you have a very poor memory or your memory is like a goldfish…most of our clients still wonder where we got this idea from. This ensures that you don't read off a sheet of paper...
Just see what someone said about that great tip that's proven to calm your nerves and help you speak with purpose, poise, and clarity!
''Hi Dan,
The speech went very well, I modified it a bit and practiced it as you suggested (great advice). Thanks for all your help and if I need a prepared speech again I’ll definitely contact you.
All the best,
Matt''
Ways to include humor in your speech and what it takes to do so