Bride Speeches: Short Bride Speech Examples
Amazing Story Of How An Extremely Nervous (Probably More Nervous Than You Are) Bride Gave The Best Speech Ever…And How You Can Easily Do The Same Using A Tried and Tested Example To Write The Best Bride Speech Ever
Hi Worried Bride,
I am Marilyn from The United States.
I know how you feel at this time because I was once like you. I know that you have a lot of things on your mind yet you still want to give a great bride wedding speech that will make your family and friends proud! But first let me say that I get you, for I was once like you.
What Would You Have Done If You Were The One?
I envy you because I didn’t find things easy right from the start.
I suffered three heartbreaks after meeting different guys whom I thought would take me to the altar.
Well, I had the looks of a beautiful woman and I had family values too, so I wondered why I had to go through many heartbreaks.
So, when Mike proposed to me, I didn’t accept his proposal right away as I feared I might suffer another heartache.
A Vacuum Needed To Be Filled
After I had done my P.H.D, I felt this void in my life. Though I had bought a new home and lots of automobiles in the garage, I lived like a nun.
I wondered why Janet, my best friend was so happy all the time. I doubted her when she told me that her loving husband was the source of her joy and pride.
My past experiences had made me very cynical. But something deep down inside my heart urged me to give another man the chance.
Despite my skepticism, I knew that my neighbor and her husband were a great couple even though they had been married for 15 years.
On my 30th birthday, I invited friends and family for dinner and Mike came in the company of one of my friends.
He was looking cute and my heart missed a beat when I saw him. When everything was over, he came over to hug me and wish me a happy birthday, and told me of his deep affection for me.
A Nice Surprise On My Birthday!
This time I consented but deep down I decided not to love him wholeheartedly.
I didn’t want to experience heartache for the fourth time.
Two years passed and my mind changed about our ''relationship'' I realized that Mike was not only kind but very committed, loyal and he changed my thoughts and perceptions about men. I had fallen in love with him more than he had.
He Wipes My Tears Away!
I agreed to meet his parents and they were so happy when we met.
It turned out that Mike and I had a similar story.
He too had gone through two heartbreaks before but he felt I would be a good wife.
When we went to see my parents, they were very much impressed with his looks, politeness, and conduct.
He even asked my dad for his permission to take my hand in marriage and he gave him his blessings.
That Day Began So Well!
Two years after we met, our wedding preparation got underway and I loved every bit of it. It was a dream come true and I just couldn’t wait to start life with my handsome prince.
In less than a month to my big day, I asked my mom about what she thought would make our wedding day memorable and she suggested I consider giving a great bride wedding speech as that would be what the wedding guests would remember most.
I Was So Scared!
I had asked Mike to give his speech while I do just the toast before asking my mom for her opinions.
I knew my mom was right after watching a video of how a beautiful bride delighted the wedding guests with a short and sweet bride's speech. So, I decided to give it a try even though I was extremely nervous.
So, I went online and all the examples I found were rather uninspiring. I also thought that a lot of brides might have borrowed the examples I had seen and used those same ideas that might not make my speech very unique.
So, my dad asked Jimmy, his best friend to help me out, and trust me something remarkable happened on my wedding day.
I Almost Fainted
On the day of the wedding, I was nervous when called up to speak.
My heart missed a lot of beats when I was called to deliver my speech.
But I kept my composure. I quivered when I greeted the audience.
Afterward, I breathed out loudly and I felt my heartbeat as if I had won a marathon in record time.
Turns out breathing out loudly helped calm me down and I began with these lines.
''I want to thank you all for coming to support us. To my dad, My mom, and my friends. To my in-laws and to everyone whose name wasn’t mentioned, we are extremely honored to have you here.''
When I said that, people cast curious glances at each other. People who knew me very well especially my friends- didn’t expect much from me.
Then I continued:
''It is often said that no man(in my case no woman) is an island.
Well, I didn’t really in that saying until a few years back. I had gone through lots of ups and downs in my life and I thought I might never ever find a guy who really loved and cared for me.
After pursuing my P.H.D, I found a good job and had everything I ever need to give me personal comfort and satisfaction.
As the years rolled by with no one to hold on in hard times, I felt this void in my heart and I lived like a nun.
And so, when Mike came into my life, I experienced a deep sense of joy that flowed through my heart and veins like a flowing stream.
Well, Mike has been a friend for almost 5 years now but it feels like I have just met because he gives me good reasons to be thankful for his love and affection.
I am someone who believes in the sanctity of marriage and I just didn’t want anything or anyone to toy with my heart.
After he had left college, he told me he loved but I turned this great guy down.
Wanting to impress me, he sent me a flower on Valentine’s Day but I was still not convinced that he could feel the void in my life.
Besides, I wanted to test the strength of his heart and character.
But my Mike would never give up. On my 30th birthday, he arrived looking cute.
I guess he wanted to impress me.
To cut a long story short, we wined and dined and he came over when everyone had left and we talked for like 2 hours.
At a point, he was drenched in sweat and his voice grew rather hoarse as he held my hands.
He got down on one knee and told me that he still wanted to be my best friend.
Suddenly I felt a bit faint-smiled and accepted his proposal.
Thank you so much Mike for making me feel like a princess on this beautiful day.
Mike, thanks so much for your love and for taking me to the altar.
It’s an extraordinary thing to meet someone who you can bare your soul to and accept you for what you are. I’ve been waiting, for what seems like a very long time to experience what true love feels like.
Thank you for making me believe in myself and in your special love.
I always thought that there was this one perfect person for everybody in the world, you know, and when I found you, all my fears and worries faded away.
Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am home again
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am whole again
Now, we are best friends eternally and we will have to cross so many rivers and climb hills to get to where we want to be. But, I know we will get there.
Because You are the light that's leading me to the place
And I am your light that’s leading me to the place.
Love like ours requires sacrifice, but I promise to love you no matter what and I know you will have my back till we return to dust.
Mike, I love you more than words can tell.
Wow! said someone in the audience and tears filled my eyes. My parents' eyes were filled with tears of joy and the guests leaped onto their feet when I ended my speech.
They just couldn’t believe how I did it
Can You Write A Speech Like That?
Let me ask you once again: Can you really craft a short bride speech as Marilyn did?
Yes, you can. Wondering how? I am going to share with you all the tips and tricks and ideas and examples you need to know if you want to make a unique and heartfelt bride speech.
Before we start, let me congratulate you on your upcoming wedding to the man of your dreams - we wish you both nothing but a life of happiness, joy, and endless laughter ahead!
With the big day fast approaching, we’re sure that you have a lot of important tasks to finalize, but if you’ve clicked on this post, we’re going to go out on a limb here and guess that writing your bride speech is one among them.
Your bride toast is undoubtedly one of the highlights of any wedding celebration - it is an essential part of the proceedings, an engaging part of the entertainment, and a celebration of a woman’s journey from one chapter to the next; therefore, it’s only natural that most brides stress over saying just the right things.
Should it be funny? Should it be sentimental? Should it be a mix of both? Will I capture the story? Will I do it justice?
Well, if the thought of saying something witty yet wonderful is giving you sleepless nights, don’t worry - this is exactly what we’re here to help you with.
But since we know that your mind is already brimming with worries, let’s get those out of the way first, shall we?
Worry #1: I’m not a barrel of laughs, but I still want to bring the house down with laughter.
That’s a perfectly legitimate concern. But we’ll let you in on a little secret - no one’s expecting you to say something funny, and therein, lies your advantage. No one is counting on you to try the funny route because your wedding party already knows who you are - but, if you can pull off something compelling that cracks your audience up, your toast can very well be the (other) icing on the cake. And the best part is, you can do this even if you’re not a naturally funny person!
Worry #2: Should I just cut, copy, paste a speech from the Internet and tweak the details?
Absolutely not required. You do not need to copy someone else’s style to deliver a successful speech. All you need to do is just be yourself and pick a style that works well for you. Remember, authenticity is always key.
Worry #3: Should I just go bizarre and act like a clown to get people to laugh?
That would only work if you’re the entertainment act at a children’s birthday party. Acting the clown will get you nowhere - you’d be better off choosing some memorable anecdotes and delivering it in a manner that elicits smiles or laughter.
Alright, now since we’ve got your worries dealt with, let’s explore some tips, tricks, and trusted ideas that will help you pen down a beautiful and memorable bride speech:
All great pieces require great inspiration - so find yourself a cozy spot, kick back with a glass of wine, and get into the mood for writing your speech.
Start off by watching a few videos of brides delivering speeches on their big day, so that you can get an idea as to how to frame your thoughts into a logical sequence.
Then, once you’ve got everything assembled and jotted down, you can transform that into a wonderful & heartfelt message. By the way, here are a couple of videos you can learn from. So, click and enjoy the clips.
Video #1
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Video # 2
Well, if you like reading a lot, then here’s a small written sample instead:
A Sweet Bride Speech Example That You Can Model Your Toast’s Structure On
Hello good evening, and a warm welcome to everyone gathered here! As I’m dressed in white, I’m pretty sure you know the role I’m playing here, but for those of you who don’t know me, I’m Jennifer a.k.a Dan’s ride-or-die partner for life.
I would like to thank all of you for coming today to celebrate this special evening with Dan & I - it means a lot to both of us and we appreciate all the lovely gifts, generous contributions & beautiful gestures you’ve given us today.
If you had told me last year that I would be getting married to this wonderful person seated beside me, I would’ve probably laughed at you (and not stopped for a good 5 minutes). Well, that’s purely because I never imagined destiny to play out this way, given the rather unorthodox path our story took.
Long story short, Dan & I met on dating.com, and it took us two weeks to go on our first official date. However, it wasn’t your typical “love at first sight, butterflies in the stomach, I’ve found my soulmate” story - in fact, after a few months of us being “friends”, I was actually planning on finding another guy.
To our greatest surprise, neither of us wanted to let each other go, even though the relationship wasn’t going anywhere.
During this period, I remember one conversation quite vividly - after a rather heated conversation regarding the stagnant status of our relationship, I remember Dan looking at me and saying, “I’m not going to leave you until you decide to say goodbye to me.”
Now, I’ve got to admit, that really touched my heart. As the days went by, I soon realized that I was slowly falling in love with him as I was now seeing him in a new light - he was meeting every prerequisite on my soulmate list with every passing day.
Over time, our whirlwind romance soon blossomed into a serious relationship - while we are madly in love today, that doesn’t mean our equation didn’t have its fair share of roadblocks; we broke up countless times over the years to only patch things up again. Somehow, both of us knew that we were special to each other, and just couldn’t let the other person go.
Somewhere down the line, I also realized another important aspect - my biological clock was starting to send me daily reminders. And who was I paired with? Mr. Dan “Slow Mover”.
So, one day, I sat Dan down and told him that I was absolutely planning on getting married soon. And in typical Dan fashion, he said, “Nope, not interested.”
Well, that was quite the plot twist, if I may say so.
Honestly, I was quite stumped at that point - it seemed like we were at a crossroads; I wanted to get married, but he didn’t seem to be on the same page.
But five hours of laying our feelings out on the table ended up doing the trick - at the end, he took my hand and said, “Well, if I had to choose a life partner, I would choose you because you’re literally like my shadow. You’re a part of me.”
A couple of months later, he asked me to marry him while we were driving home from our annual Christmas vacation - and, of course, in typical Dan fashion, it wasn’t a traditional proposal.
There was no ring, but just his words, a promise that we would get through anything together. Of course, I said yes (but I also made it abundantly clear that he couldn’t mosey out of going down on one knee and recreating a proper proposal).
True to his words (and my wishes), he did pop the question a bit later on, ring and all, & that evening was truly beautiful, to say the least. I really felt like I was on another planet with only Dan & I as its inhabitants, enjoying that moment to the utmost.
How much ever Dan ‘drives’ me up the wall, he and I still have a lot in common. We both love to eat meat, enjoy the perks of a tidy house, play the piano, and are minimalists by nature.
He is the only person I know that is as snoopy as I am, and procrastination could very well replace both our first names. Don’t worry, we’re working on it...starting tomorrow.
From singing karaoke all night to reading a book on the couch together, to playing golf, I enjoy every moment I get to spend with Dan and I am so lucky to have found someone who makes me incredibly happy beyond words.
Everyone who knows Dan will agree that he is kind, smart, responsible, hardworking, easy-going, loyal, committed and so much fun to be with.
I know, without a doubt, that his love is the greatest gift I could have ever received and I also know that this is only the beginning of the exciting adventure that we are embarking on.
Dan, we have a lifetime ahead of us and with you by my side, I can’t wait to experience everything that this journey has in store for us.
I can’t thank you enough for making me feel so immeasurably content - I love you so much, and cannot wait to grow old with you. But hey, don’t race towards that finishing line without me!
Now, Let’s Get See How To Write Your Introduction
That speech can be adapted to suit your style or needs as well. If you scroll up and review the opening statements carefully, you will notice that the above example (and most speeches) have the following key components:
- (Your name) Even though it’s your wedding day, you should still let everyone know who you are and your relationship with the groom.
This is what the bride said:
''As I’m dressed in white, I’m pretty sure you know the role I’m playing here, but for those of you who don’t know me, I’m Jennifer AKA Dan’s ride-or-die partner for life.''
These opening lines are the perfect example of establishing your role in the festivities as well as finding a way to break the nervous ice.
If you start on a cheery note, your audience will be engaged and more likely to listen to your entire speech without their attention-getting diverted.
- (Gratitude) A great way to continue on from your introduction is to thank your support system and your guests for their presence and their presents, respectively. Acknowledge specific people in your speech if you’d like - your parents, parents-in-law, your bridesmaids, etc..all of that is very much in line with bride wedding speech etiquette.
Action Tip: It’s always helpful to grab a piece of paper and a pen to jot down the names of people whom you would like to thank. This way, you don’t miss out on thanking anyone who’s been instrumental in helping you plan out your big day.
Ok, Let's Now Get Into The Nitty Gritty
After your opening remarks are done, it’s time for you to move on to your speech.
But how do you get everyone hooked on your story? It’s actually quite easy and fun to get into the rhythm of it if you try one or more of these strategies:
''If you had told me last year that I would be getting married to this wonderful person seated beside me right now, I would’ve probably laughed at you (and not stopped for a good 5 minutes). Well, that’s pure because I never imagined fate to play out this way, given the rather unorthodox path our story took.''
As you can see above, the bride dove right in by establishing that the nature of her relationship with the groom wasn’t a typical one, setting the precedent that everything that followed would be quite unconventional as well. This lays down the stage for the rest of the speech to follow suit.
However, if it’s creative techniques you are looking for, I am happy to offer a few tried and tested methods that you can use:
- If yours is a multicultural wedding, you can learn how to greet the audience in your partner’s mother tongue and see the smiles break out across the room when you do so. If you have trouble speaking the language fluently, you can ask someone from the groom’s side (his parents, friends, or siblings) to help you master that portion of your message.
- You may even start by saying, “I promise that this is going to be the shortest bride speech in the history of modern-day marriages’’ and then roll down a very long sheet of paper as a gag. It also helps to jokingly add something along these lines of, ''To all those who believed me, sorry about that. But we’ve been together for 10 years - honestly, I was planning on writing a novel in the place of my speech, really. So you guys got off easy.''
- Funny one-liners or wisecracks can also be great conversation starters. Or you can even start with a good joke. However, do bear in mind that the nature of the joke is very important - choose a joke that will poke good-natured fun at the groom and not embarrass him.
- If you’re known for having a terrible singing voice, a great way to elicit some laughs is for you to sing your introduction. Even if you resemble a toad croaking in the water in the dead of the night, go for it - once you’re done, send your groom a cheeky wink and say, “Pity he’s going to be stuck with this voice for life.''
That could serve as a great icebreaker as well. Over to you-which tips are you going to be taking?
Now, it’s time for you to get into the crux of your speech - the story. This is the part that the audience will enjoy the most, so you will need to present the facts in a fun and engaging manner.
To draft the body of your message, recall all the memories of how your relationship has evolved over the years. So, put on your thinking cap and write down your answers to the following questions:
- When and where did you first meet the groom?
- What were your first impressions of him?
- When did you realize that the groom was going to be your husband?
- What are your shared interests?
- Why do you really love the groom?
- In what ways does he balance you out?
- What are the beautiful qualities that you admire about him?
- What do you imagine the future will be like with him by your side?
- What promises do you want to make to your husband?
Action Tips:
- Jot down your answers and ideas to those questions.
- Then, scroll up to reexamine the speech template.
- Use that speech model as a guide and tie in all your thoughts, feelings, experiences & love for him together to form a rough draft.
- Keep fine-tuning it until you are happy with it.
Here's How To End Your Bride Wedding Speech With A Bang
Closing remarks are integral to your speech because that is the part that will stay in the minds of your nearest and dearest for a long time to come.
Are you wondering how to end your speech on a memorable note so that you can be respected and admired by all of your event’s attendees? Here are some suggestions:
- You can end with a short and sweet poem about love.
- You can make thoughtful promises to your husband.
- If you are a Christian or someone who is deeply religious, you can quote the Bible or end your speech with a prayer, like this illustration from Ephesians 5:25.
- You can also use portions of your vows to script a few hilarious lines. It would be a nice surprise for the groom as well as your audience!
Remember, a great bride's speech doesn’t necessarily need to have everyone in stitches during its entire duration - it should definitely strike a healthy balance between humor and heartfelt emotions.
Just put the tried and tested methods listed above to work, you’ll be well on your way towards scripting a speech that could make your groom’s day (and yours) more special than you’ll ever know!
P.S: Most brides 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 the groom and your family and friends proud and let the wedding guests say great things about your speech.
Here’s what one nervous person 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
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- 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 the groom and 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!
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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 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 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 your big day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
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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 brides are still getting married and have to say something about their husbands.
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 your husband, 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 your big day is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
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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!
''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!
''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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