Maid of Honor Speech or Toast for Your Sister: How to Quickly and Easily Write an Amazing Maid Of Honor Speech for Your Sister By Following 8 Simple Steps
Looking for great ideas and tips to help you write a great maid of honor wedding speech for your sister on her wedding day?
Look no further because in this piece, I am going to share with you everything you need to know about…
- Writing a heartfelt and memorable wedding speech for your sister even if you are not great with words
- How to model your maid of honor speech after well-written maid of honor wedding speech examples
- How to make your maid toast absolutely hilarious without being a funny person
- And, so much more
First and foremost, let me say congratulations for being asked to be your sister’s maid of honor. Nothing comes to the feeling of standing next to your sister on her big day and making sure that her day comes off without a hitch. It’s an honor you shouldn’t take lightly.
Granted, being a maid of honor isn’t always an easy one. But being there to watch two beautiful souls get married makes it all worth it. It even gets better when you work up the nerve to deliver a super-memorable that highlights the key details of your relationship with the bride and possibly the groom. How do you that? It’s actually simple.
It all starts with studying well-written maid of honor speech examples or templates so you can modify it to suit your needs. In the next few lines, I am going to share with you two examples.
We would first analyze the first template, and then break it down and sprinkled it with actionable tips and insights you can weave into your script. These same insights have helped countless wedding speakers and I know without a shadow of doubt that these ideas will also help you write a heartfelt wedding speech for your sister.
First, let’s look at the two examples in its entirety.
Here it is:
Maid Of Honor Speech for Your Sister Example/Template # 1
I would like to thank hitched.co.uk for sharing this example on their website.
Hi everyone, my name is Zoe, and for those of you who don’t know me, I’m the bride’s sister.
It’s not very common for women to give speeches at weddings, so there’s actually nothing I’m traditionally obliged to say here, which has made writing this somewhat of a challenge, so bear with me- but I do want to say thank you to BRIDE and GROOM. I don’t know whether they know this, but they’ve made three of my life wishes come true today - you’re like little genies!
Firstly, I get to give a speech! I’ve always wanted to give a speech, and honestly, I wasn’t fussy when it came to what it was about - I just feel like I’ve got a lot to say, you know. But the fact that it’s at my little sister’s wedding makes it even better.
Secondly, I got to wear a lovely dress and walk down the aisle holding a bunch of flowers… without any of the financial implications or planning stress, so that was nice.
And thirdly - this is a wish I’ve harboured for three long decades. And it has come true today. I’ve got a brother! I mean, the wish hasn’t fully come true as I’ve still got a sister too, but especially in our teenage years, there were times when I really, really wished I’d had a brother instead.
And now, I’ve got a sister and a brother-in-law! It’s so exciting. GROOM has been a brother to me for years and years, and honestly I’ve never laughed as much as I do when the three of us are together, and I’m delighted it’s now official. So, let me be the first to say welcome to the family, GROOM. Although, you’ve never not been part of it.
I can’t really tell you much you don’t know about BRIDE, as you’ve been together so bloody long, but I can tell you that with BRIDE, the things I admire most about her are also the things I find most frustrating.
She is bloody stubborn and knows her own mind, she can sleep in 'til midday and her burps can shake a room. But you know all that. Going back to being stubborn - what I will say is that she can also back down and admit when she’s done wrong, and that’s not a natural family trait, I think it’s fair to say.
In fact, it’s so rare that one particular time she did it has gone down in family history, so I should tell you about that.
When BRIDE and I were little, we used to share a bath, and on one occasion, my mum noticed in horror that there was a small turd floating around in it - she asked us which one of us did it. I was immediately screaming and clamouring to get out of the bath. That is NOT something I would do. Ever. In any circumstance. Tearfully, BRIDE admitted she thought she had done it.
My mum’s freaking out trying to get it out the bath, we’re there shivering, I’m screaming, BRIDE is sobbing in shame until…the bath is drained and my mum realises that it wasn’t in fact a little poo - instead, it was (reveal Fred Flintstone prop) the brown plastic hairpiece from our Fred Flintstone bath toy, which had become detached from his head.
Now this isn’t an exact replica - 90s Flintstone memorabilia is actually really expensive, if you have any knocking around, take that tip. But this Fred Flintstone bubble bath bottle I think tells you a lot about BRIDE as a person. And I think the ability to admit when you’re wrong - even if you’re not actually 100% sure but it seems pretty likely - is probably a good trait to have in a marriage. You guys can keep this.
So if you could all join me in standing…ready for my standing ovation. No, in a toast to BRIDE and GROOM - may you always admit when you’re wrong, and may you never share a bath. To BRIDE and GROOM!
Now I’m going to hand over to my dad, the father of the bride, and I’d like to say upfront - I did a lot of editing on his speech, so if it’s great, well, naturally. And if it doesn’t go down well, he’s probably gone off script…
Here’s the second example:
Maid Of Honor Speech Example/ Template For Your Sister #2
A big thanks goes to hitched.co.uk for posting this too.
Hello everyone. For those of you who don’t know me, which is very unlikely because I know more than half of the people here, my name is Evie and I’m Audrey’s little sister.
A few years ago we said that when each of us gets married, the other would be the maid of honour. So here I am, a couple of years later after a cute, weird, creative proposal from that odd bird over there, Martin. Sorry for the inside joke, it has come so far.
A few years ago we said that when each of us gets married, the other would be the maid of honour. Audrey and I have been through a lot together and I love that I was a part of her journey here.
All those train rides to and from work, lunches, trips to McDonald’s for chicken nuggets when one of us wasn’t too happy, every night out, every time we wrestled – and I won, of course.
When I was younger, I could always crawl in her bed when I was scared of the movie that I said I could handle. Okay, maybe I still do that now and then. But, she never complains, even though I might take up more than half the bed.
Audrey, you are amazing. You have made me who I am today, and it would have been a boring journey without you. I love you with all that I am. And I’m really, really happy for you that you found someone who is just as weird and crazy as you are.
You have made me who I am today, and it would have been a boring journey without you. I love you with all that I am.
I think you will agree with me that both are amazing examples. But I particularly admire how the first example encapsulates her relationship with his sister.
Well, if you re-read both examples and analyze it further, you will realize that they are built on this structure or outline:
- Greetings and short-self introduction
- Thanking the bride for asking you to stand by her side
- Compliment the bride and groom
- Share your sentiments about the wedding day
- Talk about the groom
- Talk about the bride
- The end of your toast
Once you’ve figured out what the structure of both examples are, then crafting your notes will be very easy and painless. Oh, I forgot to tell you that there are video examples you can watch and learn from.
At this point, we are going to dive deep by taking each bullet point one step at a time.Let’s start with the first idea:
- Greetings and Short-self introduction
Writing a few words about your relationship with the bride and groom and thanking the wedding audience for coming from far and near shouldn’t be too hard, right?
Here’s an example:
Hello everyone. For those of you who don’t me, I am Mary and I am very happy to be here tonight to celebrate the love of my precious sister Martha to her husband Dan.
You can get the ball rolling on this speech by blocking out time to write a short-self introduction. Can you do that right now?
Let’s look at the second idea:
- Thanking the bride for asking you to stand by her side
Being asked to serve as the bride’s maid of honor is an honor and privilege you shouldn’t take lightly. So, let your sister know how grateful you are for choosing to stand by her side on the most important day of her life.
These words can help you show appreciation to the bride:
It’s always been my dream to stand by you through thick and thin. I don’t know what the two of us haven’t been through.
And I feel incredibly elated to stand by you on your big day. You two are a very special couple Thank you so much for asking me to be your maid of honor.
Question: What are your words of gratitude for your sister? Just write it down as it will help you get a bit of content for your toast.
Let’s look at idea number three:
- Compliment the bride and groom
There are a lot of things you can say about your sister and her husband. You could talk about how good they look together, their choice of clothing, or even pass a comment about how you felt when your sister walked down the aisle with your parents. If the couple is shy, you might just want to let them know how proud you are of them.
Still on compliments, you can say a big thank you to your bridesmaids (if there are any on the crew) and say a few nice things about their wedding dresses and how good they look in them.
Here’s a mini-assignment to help you get some content for your maid of honor wedding speech for your sister: Here are a few questions.
- How would you like to compliment your sister and the groom?
- What would you like to tell the bridesmaid and best man?
Please note: Since you are her sibling, you could use your opening remarks to thank your mom and dad, your siblings, and other persons for shaping your sister’s into the kind of person she’s now.
Having seen that, let’s see the next idea:
- Share your sentiments about the wedding day
Here’s how it’s captured in the first example:
‘’ Firstly, I get to give a speech! I’ve always wanted to give a speech, and honestly, I wasn’t fussy when it came to what it was about - I just feel like I’ve got a lot to say, you know. But the fact that it’s at my little sister’s wedding makes it even better.
Secondly, I got to wear a lovely dress and walk down the aisle holding a bunch of flowers… without any of the financial implications or planning stress, so that was nice.
And thirdly - this is a wish I’ve harboured for three long decades. And it has come true today. I’ve got a brother! I mean, the wish hasn’t fully come true as I’ve still got a sister too, but especially in our teenage years, there were times when I really, really wished I’d had a brother instead. ‘’
Although is your sister’s wedding day and all eyes will be on her, you can still express your excitement about her big day, how you feel about her and the love of her life.
For example, here are some ideas that can help you dig deep about how you feel about her wedding day.
First, you can mention how you felt when you saw her walk down the aisle with your mom and dad.
Second, you can also share what went through your mind when she asked you to make a wedding speech. If you are very creative, you can make it absolutely hilarious if you are very nervous about this whole speech writing thing.
Third, on a more humorous note, you can say a big thank you for giving you a nice wedding dress as your wedding gift.
Fourth, you can sing your toast like this funny girl did.
Let’s ponder about this so you can jot down a few ideas about your sentiments: Which of those ideas can help you express your deepest feelings about your sister’s wedding day?
We are not done yet. Another idea is in the offing:
- Talk about the groom
If you have known your sister’s husband for a long time, you can write in great detail about who he is to you, your sister, your family, and how you have seen their relationship blossom over the years.
If you don’t know him very well, you can simply say that you are excited that he loves and adores your sister.
Here’s a mini-assignment for you: What would you like to say do you wish to say about the groom? Just do a little brainstorming and make a few notes about him.
Now, let’s see what you’ve been waiting for:
- Talk about the bride
Wow…it’s such a relief that we’ve gotten here. There are so many things that can be written and said about your sister. But let’s face it. Distilling years of memories into a five minute speech can be an extremely laborious task.
It is so because with a zillion thoughts and feelings floating through your mind, it can be hard to know where to start, what to say, what not to say, or even how to tie your speech together into a very meaningful wedding tribute to her.
Just like every other pursuit in life, we all need to start from somewhere to get your ideas off the ground. I know it can be hard to break through the glass ceiling.
So, I have compiled a list of questions that can help you write the structure or body of your sister’s maid of honor speech or toast. Let’s do a little brainstorming and come up with answers to these questions:
- How did you feel when your sister was born?(If you are the older sister, you may jot down what you’ve learned from her since your little sister came into your life)
- What are some fond memories of the time you’ve spent together?
- What’s been her impact on your life?
- How did she feel when she first met the groom?
- How has she become a much better person ever since she met the groom?
- Are you their match maker? If yes, how did pair them up? If you are, then that would make your maid of honor toast even more wonderful.
Now, this is what I would like you to do right now:
Take the bits and pieces of what you have scribbled down in your notepad and write a rough draft and later polish it up.
Let’s conclude with this:
- The end of your toast
If you want to sound like everyone else, you can simply end with a toast before you hand over the microphone to the emcee. The ending lines of your maid of honor toast is as important as the opening remarks, so you have to make sure your concluding notes stand out from the pack. Here are some ideas that can help you end on a strong note.
First, you can end with a poem like this one.
Wishing You All The Happiness
When you asked me
to be your bridesmaid
Nothing could have
made me happier.
We've been through thick
and thin;
You are the best friend
a girl could ever have.
Sharing
Caring
Laughing
Crying
Running through all sorts
of times in our lives.
Now, as you take
this big step
Know that I'll always
be there for you.
I'm honored
to be in your wedding party,
But even more honored
to call you my friend.
With Love
As you and (Groom's Name)
start your lives together,
With Laughter
With good times
(and sometimes bad)
Know that your love
Will always see you through…
Second, you can end with a bible verse or scripture if it’s a Christian gathering. Here are some verses from the scripture you can wrap up with.
- Ephesians 5: 25: Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
- Proverbs 18:22- He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.
Finally, you can end by gifting the bride and groom a few gifts of love. Here’s how one maid of honor ended her speech on a very, very memorable note.
Suzie and Simon, I know you will have a great life together and be very happy. You are amongst people today who care and love you very much and we wish you all the happiness in the world. We will always be there for you if you ever need anything.
You are amongst people today who care and love you very much and we wish you all the happiness in the world. We will always be there for you if you ever need anything.
To help you start married life, I have some small gifts and advice for you both:
- A rubber band – to remind you to always be flexible.
- A candle – to help the glow of romance always be part of your love for each other.
- A paperclip – to help keep you close.
- A safety pin – to help you pinpoint any problems and solve them.
- A tea bag – to take time to relax and enjoy yourselves.
- A marble – to help you replace the ones you help each other to lose.
- A rubber – to erase any rough times.
- A match – so there’s always a spark.
- A tissue – to wipe away any tears.
- A heart – for the love you share.
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Why? As you know, the current health and economiccrisis 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 asking their friends or siblings to give maid of honor speeches.
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Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if her 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.
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All the best,
Matt''
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