What NOT to do in a Wedding Speech
It doesn’t matter how informal or formal a wedding reception is – wedding speech etiquette should be followed no mater what. The wedding reception could be a bacluard BBQ or at a 5 star resort, when it comes to the wedding speeches there is a right and wrong way. The following apply whether it is a wedding speech for the groom, father of the bride, wedding speech for sister, etc.
Here are the DO NOT rules for wedding speech etiquette:
Profanity: Most people may love you for your cheeky sense of humour (maybe even the bride and groom) but that kind of humor does not belong in the wedding speech – try and refrain from making the speech 18+. The same goes for profanity, there may be a few choice words you would like to use for emphasis but once again try and refrain.
Being Negative: If you don’t get on well with a certain family member – the speech is not the time to make this fact public, even if it is a joke. Nor is it the time to mention losing your job, girlfriend etc.. Leave the negative at home and only bring the positive into the speech.
Drinking Too Much: Yes, I know that a glass of wine may help with your nerves before giving the speech but you have to monitor your drinking. With everyone toasting and drinking around you it can be hard to pace yourself until speech time but it will be worth it. You don’t want your speech to be remembered for your stumbling or slurring words (or worse!)
Complex: Don’t make the speech complex – keep it simple. Unless you are a gifted orator it is best to avoid long drawn out stories or complicated descriptions. This is not a test you are being judged on so you will not impress anyone with your broad vocabulary.
Too Quick: The speech is not a race, everyone is willing to wait and let you finish. Don’t rush through because it will be difficult to understand you and some of the emotion may be lost. Make sure to pause briefly for laughs or heartfelt moments so they can resonate with the audience.
The Ex-Lovers: Do not under any circumstances bring up either the bride or grooms ex boyfriends/girlfriends, husbands/wives etc. Not even if it is to point out that they have traded up. Mentioning an ex-lover simply discredits the speech and will probably leave some people feeling rather awkward.
For more information on wedding speech etiquette or assistance writing your wedding speech there are some great resources available – here is one [http://www.weddingspeechforsister.com/recommends/weddingspeechforsister.php] I highly recommend. I also provide a lot of information on my blog www.weddingspeechforsister.com [http://www.weddingspeechforsister.com]
Here are the DO NOT rules for wedding speech etiquette:
Profanity: Most people may love you for your cheeky sense of humour (maybe even the bride and groom) but that kind of humor does not belong in the wedding speech – try and refrain from making the speech 18+. The same goes for profanity, there may be a few choice words you would like to use for emphasis but once again try and refrain.
Being Negative: If you don’t get on well with a certain family member – the speech is not the time to make this fact public, even if it is a joke. Nor is it the time to mention losing your job, girlfriend etc.. Leave the negative at home and only bring the positive into the speech.
Drinking Too Much: Yes, I know that a glass of wine may help with your nerves before giving the speech but you have to monitor your drinking. With everyone toasting and drinking around you it can be hard to pace yourself until speech time but it will be worth it. You don’t want your speech to be remembered for your stumbling or slurring words (or worse!)
Complex: Don’t make the speech complex – keep it simple. Unless you are a gifted orator it is best to avoid long drawn out stories or complicated descriptions. This is not a test you are being judged on so you will not impress anyone with your broad vocabulary.
Too Quick: The speech is not a race, everyone is willing to wait and let you finish. Don’t rush through because it will be difficult to understand you and some of the emotion may be lost. Make sure to pause briefly for laughs or heartfelt moments so they can resonate with the audience.
The Ex-Lovers: Do not under any circumstances bring up either the bride or grooms ex boyfriends/girlfriends, husbands/wives etc. Not even if it is to point out that they have traded up. Mentioning an ex-lover simply discredits the speech and will probably leave some people feeling rather awkward.
For more information on wedding speech etiquette or assistance writing your wedding speech there are some great resources available – here is one [http://www.weddingspeechforsister.com/recommends/weddingspeechforsister.php] I highly recommend. I also provide a lot of information on my blog www.weddingspeechforsister.com [http://www.weddingspeechforsister.com]
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