There’s something special about being asked to be in a wedding. You will no doubt be asked to be a part of something if you’re a friend of the bride or groom. Well, in the case of maids of honor, they will be asked to not only dress up in a certain way, but they will be asked to say something, and may even have to give a speech. Don’t panic. If you’re the maid of honor and you’re asked to say a speech, you can do it, and you can knock it out of the proverbial park. You just need to know a few tips on how to write it, and then go forward with that.
The Simple Starting Line of Any Speech
Before you can say anything, you’re going to need to stand up and introduce yourself. You will want to welcome everyone there, and then state your name and how you know the bride. You will also want to denote that you’re the maid of honor, and thank the bride for choosing you to be in the position. This is a cordial element that will eat up some space in your speech, so make sure that you don’t forget to start with this.
Telling stories
An easy way to go through a speech is to tell a story. You know the bride, so why not tell a story from the past. You could talk about a trip you took, you could talk about something recent, or you could talk about something that was long ago. No matter what you want to say, you can easily transition into a story and have everyone paying attention to you and the bride. Just remember, tell a story that paints the bride in good light, and don’t go with anything crass or that is going to make her look bad.
Share Something From A Sacred Text
The next option that you will want to explore is the notion of love and marriage. Look for a poem, look for quotes, and focus on things that are specifically tied to the notion of marriage and love. You’ll find that there are a lot of things that you can explore in this category, and all of them will give you a good push forward. This can be a great third point in your speech, and will help you get moving through it a little easier.
The Conclusion
At the end of your speech, you’ll want to conclude things with relative ease. Focus on the closure of your speech with a focus on the bride and groom. Tell them that you wish them well, and you can’t wait to see how their life together is going to be in the future. You can even mention that you can’t wait to meet their future kids, because they will be great parents. Talk about love, joy, and how they are a great example of how love can change someone and become so grand. Then simply raise a glass, or simply say a last greeting and thank everyone, and that’s it.