EMOTIONS RUN HIGH.
ACUS PRESENTS THE KEYS TO GIVING A PERFECT WEDDING SPEECH
The responsibility of delivering the perfect wedding speech is actually quite significant. Luckily, ACUS gives you the keys to success at this crucial moment. Regardless of your role on the big day, these tips will be incredibly helpful as they are applicable to all aspects of the wedding.
You want to do something unique, something everyone will remember. For this reason, it must have the right ingredients to avoid being tedious or ambiguous. It's a task that requires careful thought and preparation, one that is sincere and valuable to those involved.
If one of the guests is preparing the speech, their role should be clearly defined to avoid unnecessary mistakes. A friend of the groom, a friend of the bride, the sister, or the funniest grandfather at the ceremony—whoever you are, you must be prepared and have everything under control. You'll do great!
BRIDE AND GROOM
In this case, it's quite easy to get it right. You're the stars of the show, and today you're allowed almost anything. After months and months of preparation, the moment has arrived. Some couples opt for simple speeches, others for more elaborate ones, and still others simply read their vows. Depending on each couple's style and preferences, one thing or another will be done.
You're going to spend the rest of your lives together. You're going to share the best and the worst. You're going to build something beautiful called happiness. Not only that, your guests will witness this new joint project to a greater or lesser degree. Your speech will be "THE SPEECH," and everyone will remember it as such. Don't worry, it's guaranteed to be a hit.
THE GODMOTHER/THE GODFATHER
Everything needs to be prepared. They're the main focus, but you also play a key role. You're next in line. Often, the speech is given to other guests so everyone has their place at the wedding, but if you've been chosen for everything, congratulations!
You're probably a very special person to the bride or groom getting married. You might be their father, their mother, or even someone else but close to the family. For this reason, it's important to consider every aspect of their life. You've watched them grow up, met their partners, comforted them through heartbreak, toasted their first job, and they brought you the most special souvenir you've ever seen. A lifetime of ups and downs has brought you here today, as they begin this new and exciting chapter of their lives. Remind them how important they are to you and don't hesitate to open your arms. These will always be home and a place where they can find themselves.
THE BROTHER
"Mom, we finally got him/her married!" That phrase your brother/sister says at the best of times. The person who probably knows you even in the most embarrassing situations of your life. But who loves you unconditionally despite all the arguments you've had.
At home, we're the kind of people who celebrate everything. Every Sunday at the dinner table, you ask your brother to please write the speech at your wedding. Always with the warning that if he gets too funny, there will be eternal consequences for years to come. We're still waiting for his girlfriend to come over for dinner for the first time. Now that's going to be hilarious. It all depends on how he performs on the wedding day.
Because your brother is that person you've argued with about finishing your breakfast and not leaving you any, about taking longer than necessary in the shower, and even about who gets more allowance. But it turns out he's also your confidant, your best friend, your summer buddy, your chauffeur, and your best ally. In short, your brother is that extension of yourself who has taught you so much.
THE BEST FRIEND
You'll usually be almost as nervous as the bride. The moment you've both dreamed of has arrived. You'll place her veil or train in the most special and delicate way you know how. A very meaningful moment for both of you.
The phone rings; there are barely three months left until the big day. It's your friend: "I want you to give my wedding speech, my speech of my life. For all the moments we've shared. And for all the ones to come. Will you?" How can you say no? Indeed, that partner in laughter and tears, the one who was there when the Tooth Fairy first came, and the first person you told you you were getting married. A friend who never lets you down, who's like a sister and a confidante. Who's true even when she's silent. You'll always owe her one.
THE 6 GENERAL KEYS THAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED
There are some ideas you can adapt to your style and tone of voice. However, there are some basic principles we'll start with when preparing it.
- No improvisation: It's great that you like to speak spontaneously, but today isn't the day. Remember that rehearsal is key when speaking in public. Recite it at home as many times as necessary. External feedback can be very helpful.
- Personal and approachable: Don't play a role that isn't yours. Find a way to connect with your audience in the most natural way possible.
- Time yourself: It shouldn't be too long or too short. An average of 5 minutes is ideal, allowing you to say everything concisely.
- Add a touch of humor: If you're feeling adventurous, you can always slip in a funny anecdote about the bride and groom. Everyone will laugh, and the atmosphere will be incredibly relaxed.
- Seek the gaze of the bride and groom and the event guests: Find the eyes that are watching you and speak to them directly. Your oratory skills are paramount, but your gestures and movements are also crucial to this moment.
- Structure your speech clearly: Don't start without an introduction. This will help orient your guests and make everything much easier and more organized.
