Public Speaking at the wedding
Public speaking is a skill, just like riding a bike or learning to cook. These tips will dramatically help with both speech writing and delivery.
Choosing topics and stories that everyone can relate to. The more you say from the heart, the less can go wrong. Make your speech interesting and thoughtful, but mix in plenty of good natured humour.
Five minutes for a speech is usually long enough. Remember the golden rule “If you can’t be funny, be short, the groom is given greater latitude on the length of his speech.
It’s natural to feel nervous before a speech. The best way to feel confortable about those nerves is through plenty of practice. Read your speech about to yourself and in front of friends to pick up repeated phrases and distracting twitches. Be prepared to edit. The more familiar you are with something, the more confident you will feel about it.
It’s always easier to give a speech in front of people you know, rather than strangers, so introduce yourself to anyone you don’t know before the reception party starts.
During your speech, please pretend that you photographer is not there. So we can photograph you better and more natural during your speech at the wedding.
