Don’t know how to start your best man speech? Follow the Wedding Speech Guru FIVE TIPS for BEGINNING YOUR BEST MAN’S SPEECH and you’ll soon realise that it’s not a question of what to say, but what to leave out. #1 Don’t start at the beginning When writing anything, the toughest bit to get right […]
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How to plan your father of the bride speech
Your daughter’s wedding day is fast approaching, and with it, the responsibility of giving the father of the bride’s speech. You want your speech to make her as proud of you as you are of her. But where do you begin? First of all, it’s good to be clear about what is expected of […]
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For centuries the sound of a tea spoon being tapped against a wine glass at a wedding reception has signalled the moment when the speeches begin. The father of the bride, followed by the groom, and finally the best man, have cleared their throats, knocked back their drinks and got to their feet. But the […]
Read the restThe Best Man’s Speech: Does Length Matter?
Many best men begin their address by saying that a best man’s speech should last as long as the groom will make love for on his wedding night. At this point he raises his glass in a toast and sits down. It’s not a very good or original line but it does raise the question […]
Read the restBest Man Speech Nerves – Don’t worry, you have what it takes!
If you are like most men, you would rather smear Tabasco sauce on the inside of your eyelids than make a speech in public. If research is to be believed, for some, the prospect of public speaking is even more terrifying than death. So if they’re at a funeral, they’re saying they’d rather be in […]
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Whether you are a best man, groom, father of the bride, bride or bridesmaid, the most important stage in creating a great wedding speech is the completion of the first draft. So, once you have your first draft, and you’ve had a Chocolate Hobnob to celebrate, what now? Job done? I’m afraid not. Imagine […]
Read the restHow Props Can Help (and Hinder) a Best Man’s Speech
So you have written a brilliant best man’s speech. You have finessed and edited it down to exactly what you want to say, but how are you going to say it? One way to make your speech more dramatic and vivid is by the use of props or visual aids. A picture, so the saying […]
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