There are many websites that will give you examples and samples of speeches for all occasions, and there are some that are dedicated to weddings so you can be sure that you will find one that suits your occasion perfectly. One such site is http://weddingspeechestoasts.com/.
Don't worry if the samples that you find on any site are not bespoke (although you could get one if you were prepared to pay for it) because very often all that people need is a nod in the right direction and then they have their own ideas and can adapt the sample speech to be more personal to them and the situation they are in.
Giving a speech at a wedding is a huge responsibility and can be a nerve wracking one, too. The answer to making it as stress free as possible is preparation. Do not become the proverbial ostrich and bury your head in the sand and leave getting your speech sorted out until the last minute. The earlier you have an idea of what it is that you want to say, the better so that you can begin to work on it and to practice saying it.
Make sure that the first time you say your speech aloud is not the day of the wedding; you will need to have rehearsed many times before this so that you get the inflections in your voice right, and know where to pause for effect. The more you practice it, the more you will know what it is you are saying. There is nothing worse than someone who is giving a speech mumbling into a piece of paper.
Key points to remember:
• Find your speech and practice - lots
• Speak clearly - practice with a voice recorder or a friend
• Remember to smile at your audience - you're supposed to be having fun
• Pretend to be confident - even if you don't feel it
Don't worry if the samples that you find on any site are not bespoke (although you could get one if you were prepared to pay for it) because very often all that people need is a nod in the right direction and then they have their own ideas and can adapt the sample speech to be more personal to them and the situation they are in.
Giving a speech at a wedding is a huge responsibility and can be a nerve wracking one, too. The answer to making it as stress free as possible is preparation. Do not become the proverbial ostrich and bury your head in the sand and leave getting your speech sorted out until the last minute. The earlier you have an idea of what it is that you want to say, the better so that you can begin to work on it and to practice saying it.
Make sure that the first time you say your speech aloud is not the day of the wedding; you will need to have rehearsed many times before this so that you get the inflections in your voice right, and know where to pause for effect. The more you practice it, the more you will know what it is you are saying. There is nothing worse than someone who is giving a speech mumbling into a piece of paper.
Key points to remember:
• Find your speech and practice - lots
• Speak clearly - practice with a voice recorder or a friend
• Remember to smile at your audience - you're supposed to be having fun
• Pretend to be confident - even if you don't feel it
