This really depends on what kind of occasion the welcome speech is for.
However a general guide to a good welcome speech is as follows:
• You should start by thanking everyone for their attendance
• If there are special guests present then they should be acknowledged personally
• You should explain what is to come in the ceremony
• If it is a light-hearted event it is always great to slip in a joke or two
• Introduce the next speaker and who is to come later
A welcome speech is obviously the first thing the audience will hear and so it is important to set the correct tone for the event.
There are also a few websites that give tips on what to say in a welcome speech.
Some of these websites can be found at -
• www.write-out-loud.com/welcome-speech.html • www.public-speaking-advice.com/sample-welcome-speech.html • www.easy-free-speeches.com/free-welcome-speeches.html
A good welcome speech should both inform the audience and also put them at ease and make them feel important and wanted.
The tone of the welcome speech is obviously very dependent on what kind of occasion it is for. As if it is for a funeral or a remembrance service then it would be appropriate to make it very sombre and respectful. Whereas if it is for a celebration then it can be a lot more light-hearted with plenty of jokes and with a jovial tone.
However a general guide to a good welcome speech is as follows:
• You should start by thanking everyone for their attendance
• If there are special guests present then they should be acknowledged personally
• You should explain what is to come in the ceremony
• If it is a light-hearted event it is always great to slip in a joke or two
• Introduce the next speaker and who is to come later
A welcome speech is obviously the first thing the audience will hear and so it is important to set the correct tone for the event.
There are also a few websites that give tips on what to say in a welcome speech.
Some of these websites can be found at -
• www.write-out-loud.com/welcome-speech.html • www.public-speaking-advice.com/sample-welcome-speech.html • www.easy-free-speeches.com/free-welcome-speeches.html
A good welcome speech should both inform the audience and also put them at ease and make them feel important and wanted.
The tone of the welcome speech is obviously very dependent on what kind of occasion it is for. As if it is for a funeral or a remembrance service then it would be appropriate to make it very sombre and respectful. Whereas if it is for a celebration then it can be a lot more light-hearted with plenty of jokes and with a jovial tone.