If your target is to give a good wedding speech there are certain golden techniques you can follow.
One of the secrets to giving almost any speech is to be calm. Some people get so nervous they fly through the speech so fast that it feels awkward for the audience. It is really important to remember nobody is expecting a professional speech, they are merely hoping for a wedding speech that is thoughtful and heartfelt.
Some potentially good wedding speeches are spoilt because of alcohol. Nerves can make people drink a great deal before their speech. The best speech advice you can ever have is to limit your alcohol intake to a maximum of two drinks before your speech. Too much drink almost always leads to offensive stories or jokes and can literally wreck many people’s day.
Whichever speech you are giving make sure you thank the appropriate people. If you are giving a groom wedding speech remember to thank each person involved in the wedding from the bride through to the brides family. Not remembering to acknowledge even a single individual can major consequences afterwards.
Probably the most important aspect of all wedding speeches is giving tribute to the bride. Even if you are best man it is normal to compliment the bride on her dress and how incredible she looks. If you are the groom you are expected to deliver a poignant story of how the bride has changed your life.
Delivering a funny speech can really help the whole day. However you have to be sensible with jokes at a wedding as the audience covers many different ages. Do not be crude particularly if you are giving a funny groom speech. The humor is well received if it is gentle teasing rather than full on jokes. It is also vital that you do not make any jokes at the Bride’s expense, the groom however is usually gently poked fun at.
If you are giving a groom speech it is vital that you are heartfelt and give a genuine speech. Make sure you give time to praising the bride and giving some insights from the heart about your time together. You should be looking to make your bride proud and let the rest of the guests in no doubt how you feel about her.
Finally remember to have a good time! If you enjoy yourself the guests will feed off that and enjoy time themselves. Smile lots and enjoy the moment, smiling is truly infectious.
No matter which wedding speech you are delivering if you stick to these golden rules you will have a wonderful speech and the guests will be pulled along with you.


