Are you a nuptial newbie? Are you not sure about the topics that people generally include in their Maid of Honor speeches? Are you afraid of delivering your first Maid of Honor speech but cannot say no to the bride because you do not want to hurt her? Why not you give it a try and start writing your speech? Writing the Maid of Honor speeches may prove to be time consuming, but spending time for the closest person is worth...right?
The Maid of Honor shares loads of responsibilities during the marriage. Generally, sister or a close friend of the bride becomes the Maid of Honor for her wedding and becomes responsible for helping the bride complete all the chores of the wedding. From getting the right kind of shoes to tackling bride's emotional outburst is taken care of by Maid of Honor. Beside all these responsibilities, the first and foremost task of the Maid of Honor is to give the Maid of Honor speech on the day of the marriage.
Many Maids of Honor presume that they master the art of speech and come unprepared, spoiling the fun of the day. However, if you are reading this article it proves that you do not belong to that category and that you believe in preparation.
Steps for the Maid of Honor Speeches:
Selecting Events:
Preparing the Maid of Honor speeches is a cumbersome job, as you are flooded with fond memories of the bride. Hence, selecting the right and appropriate memories and stories is difficult. Yet you have to be precise and choosy in terms of selecting your stories, as you should not drag the speech for too long. Hence, you should start preparing the Maid of Honor speech at least three to four weeks before the wedding. Editing, modifying and rehearsing will also take time.
Be Yourself:
Though the wedding day is meant for the newly-wedded couple, but you also play a pivotal role on the day. Hence, there is no harm if you be yourself and deliver the speech in your own style. If you are a comedian at heart, there is no harm in delivering hilarious Maid of Honor Speeches. If comedy is not your forte, then also you can mesmerize the people by your heartfelt speech. The bottom line is, say whatever comes to you naturally and remember to say it from the heart.
Using Quotes and Poems:
Using poems and quotes in the Maid of Honor speeches are advisable but include them only if they are appropriate for the occasion. If you are not sure enough as where exactly to apply the quotes, poems, or feel that they are too pretentious, leave the idea of including them in your Maid of Honor speech. It is always better to say something from the heart than borrowing someone else's ideas.
Short and Smart:
Keep your speech small and smart. Never opt for a long speech as the audience may get bored after four to five minutes of your speech.
Rehearsal is All You Need:
This is what you need girl! Only rehearsal and rehearsal can make your performance better. With practice, you will be able to gain control on the voice modulation, hand gestures and on your posture. Bring back the good old college days and start practicing as you used to do before the exams.
The Dos and Don'ts:
Remember, it is your Maid of Honor speech, so do not borrow words from others rather innovate the writing and personalize it. Thank all the people present there for listening to you and thank the bride for giving you this wonderful opportunity of delivering the Maid of Honor speech. Be confident, thrilled and share the lovely, funny memories you have about the bride with all. Tell her that she looks beautiful and together they look complete. Wish them to have a gorgeous married life and share some tips or advice. However, never mention any past break-ups, link-ups and anything that can demean the bride or the groom and select jokes, which can be appreciated by people of all ages.
By following all the above steps, you will be all set to deliver the Maid of Honor speech.
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