Bridesmaid Speech or Toast Examples and Templates: Just Follow These Bridesmaid Speech Samples So You Can Easily Write an Amazing Bridesmaid Speech
Looking for well-written bridesmaid speech examples and templates to help you write a sweet bridesmaid speech for your sister or friend?
If you are, then you are in the right camp because I am going to share with you how you can model your bridesmaid speech or toast after excellent bridesmaid speech examples or templates.
Whenever most bridesmaids think of making the bride proud with their wedding speeches, they resort to copying bridesmaid speech samples they find online without actually figuring out what goes into writing a great piece. If you can figure that out, you will end up writing a lovely bridesmaid speech with remarkable ease.
Most bridesmaids don’t know this. But there are two kinds of bridesmaid speech examples and templates that can help you out.
They include:
- Bridesmaid speech video samples
- Well-written bridesmaid speech templates and examples
Bridesmaid speech video examples complement its written counterpart as they give you an idea of what to say and what not to say. For example, if I had to deliver a speech at my sister’s wedding and have no clue, then the best thing to do is to watch a few video clips on youtube.com or on your favorite video sharing platform.
That way, you can put yourself in the mood to help you express your ideas convincingly. By the way, here are two great video clips you can watch and learn from. So, sit back, relax, grab your notepad and write down ideas and tips that resonate best with you.
Here are they are:
Bridesmaid speech video example #1
Bridesmaid speech video templates #2
Now, let’s look at two great bridesmaid speeches. Afterwards, we will analyze the second example so you can easily figure out how to write the content of your speech without breaking a sweat.
Here they are:
Bridesmaid Speech for Sister Example
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“Good evening everyone.
First and foremost, I wanted to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the newlyweds. Melanie & Ben, it’s been nothing short of an honor standing beside you today as one chapter of your love story comes to a close and the next begins. I mean it when I say I’m so happy for both of you. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your big day.
Many of you know me, but to those of you who don’t, I’m Jennifer, Melanie’s older sister and Maid of Honor. In all honesty, I can talk just about anyone’s ears off, but give me a microphone in front of a large audience and even I get a little bit of stage freight. That being said I’ll do my best to make this short and sweet with one objective: to cry fewer tears than our mom. Someone check the rain gage!
To Melanie, my sister, my friend. Growing up with you over the past two and a half decades has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. Never in a million years did I ever imagine I’d get a little sister and a lifelong best friend in one roll of the dice, but I did, and for that I’m so grateful. I have so much love and respect for you;I hope you know that now and never forget it.
“We have such differing personalities, but at the core we’re so much more alike than we’re willing to admit. We share a lot of the same stubbornness, passion, and genuine desire to shine a brighter light into this world.
We’re both too nosy for our own good, but that’s okay by me. When we fight, we fight hard, but we always come back to each other because we know we couldn’t stand being mad at one another for more than what, an hour? We share little secrets and always say, “Don’t tell anyone yet”, but one or both of us always ends up blabbering to mom because let’s be real, Brandl’s can’t keep secrets.”
As you know better than most, there was never a dull moment in the Brandl household. 1 bathroom for five people meant there was often 1 person showering, 1 person on the toilet, and 1 person at the vanity at any given time. Privacy was a luxury none of us were afforded. Maybe that’s why we’re so close.
“Growing up, we were pretty much inseparable. You always looked up to me as a role model and I tried to be the best one for you. There was, however, one small mishap a time or two. Like when I dared you to stick your tongue to the steel patio railing outside in the middle of winter, promising you it wouldn’t get stuck.
You listened to me and stuck your whole tongue onto the railing and it got stuck so bad I thought we’d have to call 911 to get it off. When we finally got it pulled off, you cried so hard, ran upstairs, and stuck your tongue into a pillow the rest of the night; I felt so bad making you swear you wouldn’t tell dad.
And then there was the time you took a candy bar from the Arpin concession stand without paying for it and I used it as blackmail to get you to do all sorts of stuff for me. When you wouldn’t listen to me, I’d look at you and say “I’ll tell mom about your stealing.” You were so scared to get in trouble and I rode that one out a litttttle longer than I should have. Sorry about that.
We’ve made some of the best memories together, memories that we still laugh and talk about today. As we’ve grown older, we’ve grown to be more inseparable than our younger selves ever were. And it makes my heart so happy to have such a friend in you.
When I went off to college and moved halfway across the country, I know it was hard for both of us. No longer could we hangout every minute of every day. But we learned to fill our void with FaceTime calls (LOTS of FaceTime calls), always there giving each other advice, ranting about something or another, and plotting our next travel destination. ”
“In all of our travels, I will always cherish our Florida sistercation road trip the most. After spending several days relaxing at Clearwater Beach and stopping at every WaWa gas station we passed, we traded the beach views for our first Disney experience. That morning, we left Tampa to drive to Disney (well, I drove, you slept all the way to the Magic Kingdom gates), spent an entire day at the park, then drove to West Palm Beach after Disney’s late night fireworks show.
The drive from Orlando to West Palm Beach was 2 hours and we both agreed to each take a 1 hour driving shift. You offered to go first so I could take a nap before I drove the 2AM shift. Less than 15 minutes later we were doing a Chinese fire drill off some dark highway because I woke up to find you hovering over the steering wheel holding your eyes open as hard as you could. You got in the passenger seat and 5 minutes later, you were snoring. All the way to our hotel. You’re not a very good copilot.
“While I’m sad I can’t always be around all the time, I’m so happy you and Ben found sustaining happiness with each other. Ben, you’ve been around for so long I don’t even remember the first time I met you as Melanie’s official boyfriend. I just remember teasing her once I found out, singing “Mel and Ben sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g”. We welcomed you to the Brandlfam back then, and couldn’t be more excited that you’re still here with us today. Welcome to the family!
It’s been so fulfilling to see the two of you grow together over the years. Ben, I’m so happy knowing my best friend has found the truest kind of love and confidant in you and I couldn’t be more excited to watch the two of you blossom as husband and wife.
As you begin your new journey together, I wish you both the most fun filled life, a life where you grow to love each other more every day, never stop exploring, and always find new, exciting ways to keep the spark ignited.
May you always remember to compromise (and by compromise, I mean do exactly what Melanie wants, when she wants, and how she wants), apologize, laugh it off, and prioritize the needs of one another. You’ve made it this far, there’s no doubt you were meant to be together. I can’t wait to celebrate with you tonight and all the years to come.
So cheers to you, Melanie & Ben, and cheers to love, happiness, and adventures near and far. My only request is that you promise to save a little adventure in life for me. Melanie, I hear you’ve never been to Costa Rica and I see a sistercation in our future. I mean, someone’s got to show you around all the beautiful places I got to see when mom let ME go all those years ago.
Lots of love to both. Cheers! ”
Bridesmaid Speech for Friend Example
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Hello everyone. My name is Natasha, and I am very happy to be here tonight to celebrate the wedding of my dear friend Mary to her new husband Felix. Mary you look absolutely stunning tonight. Felix is one lucky man!
If you don’t know the story, Mary and Felix met each other at her sister’s wedding almost 3 years ago, and it was love at first sight.
No distance could keep them apart, and even from the Dominican Republic, Felix serenaded Mary over Skype and text messages. His charm and sweet words soon won her over, and she took a leap of faith in love and moved to the DR to teach for a year and of course be close to Felix.
And now Mary and Felix, because of the trust you had in each other and in the love that you shared, you are finally able to live and love together as husband and wife, and even in the same country!
To the beautiful bride Mary: we met back in first grade, and I am honored to still be one of your closest friends and celebrate with you on this special day. Typically the maid of honor gives some marriage advice. I am not yet an expert on marriage, but I am an expert on Mary.
I know that Felix will not only be your husband but your new best friend. So Felix I would like to share some insights from Mary’s very old best friend to her new very best friend.
- Felix, if you ever upset Mary, just remember that she loves ice cream. And if you really upset her, try French fries dipped in a chocolate shake.
- Mary will not be afraid to knock sense into you when she feels necessary. I once said the wrong thing and she threw a pillow at me, which happened to contain a hardbound textbook. Who keeps books in their pillows?
- Felix, a word of warning, Mary was a hurdler in high school. So don’t stand in her way, because she can and will jump over you. But only if you can handle caffeine hyped Mary.
- If you ever get tired of her talking, just send her out for coffee with some friends. But, only if you can handle caffeine hyped Mary.
- Mary is the queen of procrastination, and she seems to do her best work in the middle of the night. Felix, uh, you can take advantage of this…
Felix you are now prepared for all that lies ahead. You have chosen a wonderful woman to be your wife and all I ask is that you take good care of her and always keep her laughing.
Let’s move into action. If you study both examples in great detail, you will realize that both speeches in built on these basic elements:
- Introduction or opening remarks
- Body or content of the speech
- The conclusion or ending of your speech
As with every write-up you will ever find, speeches are built on that structure. So, it makes a sense that you also center your ideas on those same points to make the writing process a breeze.
Having said that, let’s start with….
How to start a bridesmaid speech for your sister or friend
The extract below is the opening lines of the first and second wedding speech.
Please look at the extracts in the first example:
‘’ “Good evening everyone.
First and foremost, I wanted to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the newlyweds. Melanie & Ben, it’s been nothing short of an honor standing beside you today as one chapter of your love story comes to a close and the next begins. I mean it when I say I’m so happy for both of you. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your big day.
Many of you know me, but to those of you who don’t, I’m Jennifer, Melanie’s older sister and Maid of Honor….’’
Compare that to the second example.
‘’ Hello everyone. My name is Natasha, and I am very happy to be here tonight to celebrate the wedding of my dear friend Mary to her new husband Felix. Mary you look absolutely stunning tonight. Felix is one lucky man! ‘’
You will agree with me that’s what we often hear from most bridesmaid at most wedding reception or at the rehearsal dinner. Guess what? They are both good in my opinion. But those opening remarks don’t do a great job to draw the wedding audience into the body of your bridesmaid speech.
Your opening address should entertain and inspire the wedding crowd right from the start. What that means is that you have to put in a great deal of thought and effort into doing just that.
You might be wondering how you can make your opening lines stand out? I am happy to share a few proven ways to make yours unique and special.
First, if you have a great singing voice, you can start off by singing the couple’s favorite song or any other song everyone can sing along to like this talented lady did.
Second, you can start with a fun fact. If the wedding date falls on the day they got engaged, you can let everyone know about this.
Third, there’s a good chance that if the bride or groom is getting married on their birthday, the joy of the wedding day can overshadow the birthday. But, you can still wish them a happy birthday or simply lead your family and friends to sing the celebrant a happy birthday song.
Fourth, you can start on an emotional note by starting with a quote. Any of these quotes can help make your opening remarks very special.
- The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.” — Elisabeth Foley
- "Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get–only with what you are expecting to give–which is everything."–Katharine Hepburn
- "The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves."–Victor Hugo
- "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."–Nora Ephron
- “There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves; it is not my nature.”
- Jane Austen
Here’s how I would use the underlined quote to write a captivating opener.
I was with Melissa on the mountain when Dan went on one knee and said that Melissa, what are you waiting for? When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with someone you love and care for, you want to rest of your life to start as soon as possible.
I have always known Dan to have a kind heart. So, when he popped the question, tears run down my cheeks. Guess what happened to Melissa?....
Don’t you think this emotional bridesmaid speech will touch the heart of everyone listening to you? She even throws in an element of surprise when she says this:
‘’ Guess what happened to Melissa?’’
Now, let’s get on to….
How To Write The Body Or Content Of Your Bridesmaid Speech
First and foremost, let’s look at this short extract.
‘’ If you don’t know the story, Mary and Felix met each other at her sister’s wedding almost 3 years ago, and it was love at first sight.
No distance could keep them apart, and even from the Dominican Republic, Felix serenaded Mary over Skype and text messages. His charm and sweet words soon won her over, and she took a leap of faith in love and moved to the DR to teach for a year and of course be close to Felix. ‘’
I have reviewed countless wedding speeches and I have come to know that most wedding speakers have great ideas about what to say and what not to say. But, their drafts wind up as a jumble of thoughts that don’t make sense at all.
The trick here is to present your ideas orderly so anyone can fully grasp the depth of your relationship with the bride. But, how can you do that? That’s a great question! Just ponder on these questions and write your answers next to each one.
- When did you become friends?
- How did you become her friend?
- Why did she become your best friend?
- What’s been her impact on her life?
- What are your fondest memory/memories about your friendship?
- How did she feel when she fell in love with the groom?
Let’s do this now: Now, tie up your answers into a short story. Don’t worry if it doesn’t look good on your first try because you can go back and take out what you don’t really need until your speech looks fantastic.
Finally, let’s look at…
How to Write The Closing Remarks Of Your Bridesmaid Speech.
If you’re stumped for ideas to help you wrap up, you can simply end your speech with any of the above examples:
- ‘’ Felix you are now prepared for all that lies ahead. You have chosen a wonderful woman to be your wife and all I ask is that you take good care of her and always keep her laughing. ‘’
- ‘’ As you begin your new journey together, I wish you both the most fun filled life, a life where you grow to love each other more every day, never stop exploring, and always find new, exciting ways to keep the spark ignited. May you always remember to compromise (and by compromise, I mean do exactly what Melanie wants, when she wants, and how she wants), apologize, laugh it off, and prioritize the needs of one another.’’
That’s not all. There are other creative and exciting ways of writing a memorable conclusion.
First, you can close with a prayer or a bible verse if you are a Christian or a person of faith. You may end with this bible verse.
I Corinthians 16: 10: Let everything you do be done with love.
Second, are you musically inclined? Why not switch things up by composing a little song based on a solid marriage advice. This funny video would make you fall off your seat….you can probably alter the lyrics just a little bit.
Third, most bridesmaids don’t give gifts to the couple. But if you have something thoughtful to gift the couple, you will be remembered as a kind hearted soul that made the couple smile. Can you put a smile on their face?
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