How to write a wedding speech? I don’t know. But I’ll know a little more about how it’s done soon.
I’m putting the finishing touches on a speech I am to give at my brother’s wedding today. I’ve never written or delivered a wedding speech before, but there are a few pointers I have been given and I will be trying to follow:
Keep the speech short and thoughtful. Five or six minutes is good.
Don’t try to be funny. Let money moment happen naturally.
Don’t overthink it. A good wedding speech is nice at the moment, but nobody cares that much and you’ll likely be forgotten by tomorrow.
To combat being forgotten, try to include a nugget or two that will be memorable.
It’s not about your “presentation,” it’s about the bride and groom.
I’ll check back in at some point with how it went–if I remember to check back in.