The Insurmountable Wedding Speech

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When all the vows have been said, the kiss has been smooched, and everyone has moved on to the reception, there is the likely possibility you will have to give a speech. Whether you’re the groom, the bride, or one of the many bridesmaids or groomsmen, the wedding speech can seem pretty daunting. But follow these steps, and you’ll be winning over your fellow friends and family in no time.

Practice, Practice, Practice

Unless you’re a professional speaker, or have the wit and quickness of Robin Williams, chances are you can’t improvise an entire speech. So your best bet is to write down your speech well in advance and practice giving it to anyone willing to listen. Your friend, your dog–yes, even you in a mirror counts (just try to remember that the person on the other side doesn’t exist).

Keep It Clean

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that along with your best friends and co-workers, you’re surrounded by family. That includes your 83-year-old grandmother who gets into a fit whenever she hears the word ‘crap’. So rather than take the risks of offending those you love, try to keep from using harsh language or rude/sexual comments. We know what a wedding implies; you don’t need to paint the picture for us.

Don’t Let a Buzz Turn Into a Bender

A lot of people will have a drink or two before giving a big speech to ease the nerves. However, there’s definitely a limit to how loose you want those nerves to be. No matter how funny it may be to you to be stumbling around and knocking over drinks, rest assured everyone else in the room won’t be feeling the same way. Especially if you’re the one who just got married.

It’s Not a Five Minute Stand-Up Bit

It’s fun to rag on your friends and family, tell mildly embarrassing stories, or be goofy in general. But don’t forget why everyone is gathered at the banquet hall. They are there to see the joining of two people who are in love. So while you may want to begin your speech with a funny anecdote, you should think about being a bit more serious and down-to-earth towards the end of the speech. Start them with a laugh, but leave them in tears…of joy, obviously.

These are just a few of the steps to take into account when coming up with your speech. Follow them, and you can end up wowing the crowd like this guy. Get those tear ducts ready: