Wedding Speeches | Wedding Speech Examples for Everyone - Groom, Bride, Bestman, Bridemaid, Father of the Bride, Mother of the Bride

1. Plan your wedding speech systematically. Your speech should consist of an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Write down your speech on a paper well in advance (3 to 4 weeks) of the wedding. Have it proof read by family members or a friend to ensure that there is no mistake.

2. KISS (Keep It Short & Simple). Don't keep going on and on... Keep your wedding speech short and sweet. Use your best material at the beginning and the end of your speech. Start and end with impact.

3. If you don't know most of the audience, it's a good idea to introduce yourself.For example, "Hi, my name is Chris and I met Joel at college."

4. Include fond memories of the bride and groom from your own past. People love to hear story. This is the best time to do it. If you'd like to make the speech funny, by all means do so.

5. DO NOT mention previous relationships that the groom or bride may or may not have had (don't spread rumor or gossip).

6. Conclude the wedding speech with joyful, heartfelt words. Express your very best future wishes, acknowledge the joy you've experienced in seeing this couple unite. Speak sincerely and from the heart, and you'll never sound contrived.

If you want direct access to more wedding speeches immediately, go here: Best Wedding Speeches

1. Be positive. Go into the reception with a positive attitude, thinking that 'They are going to like me and I am going to like them'.

2. First impression count. The first impression is very important and you must make it count. To have a good lasting first impression, the first few moments of interaction are the most important. Try to build a good rapport with the audience.

3. Be conscious of your appearance. Dress and groom well.

4. Be aware of your own body language. Stand up straight and look confident, coat unbuttoned, arms and legs apart, palms exposed, leaning forward and smiling.

5. Make eye contact, by taking slow 'sweeps' back and forth across the room as you speak, so that everyone will feel included. This is a useful technique is for reassuring the audience and winning people's attention.

6. Think of your audience. Try to engage with them, rather than speaking 'at' them. How about a little audience participation, for example, if you know one or two faces in the audience, speak to them, using their names.

7. Be prepared for interruptions. Yes, they do happen, so enjoy them, particularly the funny ones. These 'comedy breaks' provide useful thinking time, and also people will remember your speech as the one that got the laughs.

8. Laughs. If you've made a funny remark and are expecting a laugh, then wait for it. If it doesn't come, tell the people that they were supposed to laugh and refuse to continue until they do.

9. Slow Down And Take Your Time. Each sentence of your speech may seem to be taking forever to you, but will really only be a few seconds to your audience.

Best Man Wedding Speech #1

On behalf of (Bride & Groom), I'd like to thank everyone for attending this beautiful wedding today. My name is (Best Man's name), and I am the Best Man. I have to tell you, once (Groom) met (Bride), I knew it was all over for him - he was completely smitten. He walked around in a daze with a goofy look on his face and seemed to spend a lot of time on the phone, talking in hushed tones. But seriously, I have never seen (Groom) so happy and content. I wish you both the best of luck and a life together filled with health, happiness and joy.

Congratulations, (Bride & Groom)!

~~~~~~

Best Man Wedding Speech #2

I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom. May today be the beginning of a wonderful new and long-lasting chapter in their lives, and may they always love, honor and cherish each other, just as they do today.

~~~~~~

Best Man Wedding Speech #3

As the best man, it's my turn now to make a toast. My name is (Best Man's name), and I've known (Groom) since fourth grade. Wow. That's a long time. Back then we were more interested in transformers than girls. Then it was sports rather than girls. But, sure enough as the seasons change, there came a time when we were more interested in girls than anything else. After watching (Bride and Groom ) fall in love, I can say, now I know all those years of transformer and sports training were worthwhile - (Groom) will always have the transforming ability to say 'Yes Honey' and the Olympic endurance to say 'Yes Honey' for year, after year, after year. Here's to the Bride and Groom!

~~~~~~

Best Man Wedding Speech #4

I thought I'd write the world's greatest Best Man toast. I spent hours researching on the Internet, seeking wedding poetry, vows, Tibetan wisdom journals, and even ESPN, looking for the critical insight that only a Best Man can provide. Alas, all to no avail. So all I can say is this. I cried when (Groom) told me that he was going to ask (Bride) to marry him, and the next week I cried when I heard the answer was yes. My heart bursts with joy, because (Bride and Groom) are truly made for each other.

~~~~~~

Best Man Wedding Speech #5

(Groom) and I roomed together for two years of college, and were best friends for all the years since then. Wow, what a surprise today is. The way (Groom) studied in college and never dated, I had my doubts I'd ever see this day! Let's toast the merits of (Groom) learning how to date at the tender age of 24! (Bride), my advice is lock all the books in the basement until you've achieved your goal of three children. Oh, and take good care of (Groom)!

For more Best Man Wedding Speeches, go here: Wedding Speeches for Best Man

Article source: http://www.keepandshare.com

Bride Wedding Speech #1:

Dear parents, dear husband, dear friends and relatives,

You have all been so kind to me that I can hardly know what words to pick to express my gratitude for you. I was very glad to see all my close people at the today's wedding party. Thank you for coming and sharing my great day. My father's and Ricky's speeches nearly moved me to tears. My dear, thank you for your love and care, I appreciate it more than words can convey.

My family has always stood by my side, and I always knew who would help and back me up whatever the case, be it a homework in math, entrance to the university or selection of the wedding gown. I am especially grateful to my mother, my greatest friend for all times, for her understanding and wisdom. She seemed to understand me even when I myself hardly did, and could always find such words that would offer me a sound view of the situation and give hope for the better. I would also like to say thanks to my dad. For me he was always the source of stability, confidence and family warmth. Dad gave me the feeling of assurance, for I knew he would always stand for me and love me as his daughter, no matter what happened - even my first interest to IT showed up in breaking down his favorite home PC.

Joking apart, I am very grateful to my parents, because they presented me with a unique gift: the awareness that you are loved not because you are beautiful, clever, perspective or rich - you are loved as you are, and will be loved irrespective of anything.

Moreover, my parents have always been an example of a perfect wedlock for me, when two people live together every day and still have time to treasure each other's company and nurture the love that brought them together. It took me long years to come to understanding of such relationship and feel ready to start a family based on love, as you did some 23 years ago at this very altar. So I am very happy to have your example in my mind today, when Rick and I have officially linked our lives to create a family hearth.

Rick, I'd like to say again how much I cherish every day spent with you, all your support and affection. It seems to me now that I've always known him, for most of my adult life passed with Ricky by my side, always ready to accompany me, set me laughing or hug me and say how he loved me. I know that there is absolutely nothing that he won't do for me, and nothing I wouldn't do for him. He filled these seven years with an unforgettable feeling of mutual affection, and I can hardly imagine my life without his daily calls, his incessant care and his visits to my place, even if afterwards I found the freeze practically empty, and the desktop of PC full of labels to games and Internet chat-rooms. Well, what are these trifles to a true love like that between us? I love you, my dear husband, and I am fortunate to have found you. I step into this marriage with a light and happy heart, I am holding your hand fast and I know that we will overcome everything.

Lizzy, thank you for being my friend for more than ten years, and more recently - for helping me to go through the pre-marriage preparations, and patiently listening to all the wedding vents whenever they arose - even in the middle of the night, offering a piece of advice and helping to plan everything.

Thanks to the guests for coming to the party. Please enjoy yourselves and let me propose a toast to you, who share this great day with me and make it unforgettably warm and agreeable.

For more Bride Wedding Speeches, go here: Wedding Speeches for Bride

Article source: http://www.speech-guru.com/sample_bride_speech.php

Groom's Wedding Speech #1

Today I married the woman of my dreams. She's my best friend and lover, and now thankfully, she's my wife. When we first met, I knew she was something special. Her smile could light up a room and her laugh was contagious. But it went beyond that. I quickly came to learn that she's also caring, compassionate and loyal - and has a great sense of humor to boot!

I feel extremely blessed to have (Bride's name) as my wife. I look forward to our life together, with all its twists and turns, joys and sorrows. I know in my heart that we were meant to be together - it was simply our destiny.

(Bride's name), I love you forever with all my heart, mind and soul.

~~~~~~

Groom's Wedding Speech #2

(Bride's name), the day I met you, my world stood still. I had always hoped to meet someone like you, but wondered if such a woman even existed. But when we met, you exceeded all of my expectations - you were my perfect fit. It was as if our meeting was written in the stars, arranged by some heavenly being. And the more I got to know you, the more deeply I fell in love. I knew that I wanted to hear your laugh, see your smile and feel your heart beating for the rest of my life. And so today as we join our lives together, I give you both my heart and my hand and want you to know that as we journey through life, we will do so as partners, lovers and best friends.

I love you (Bride's name)!

~~~~~~

For more Groom Wedding Speeches, go here: Wedding Speeches for Groom

Article source: http://www.keepandshare.com

Father of the Bride Wedding Speech:

As I look at my daughter, the bride, I can't help but reflect on all the years I was lucky enough to watch her grow and become the beautiful woman she is today. She captured my heart on the day she was born, and I became more and more in awe of her as the years passed by. She's my little girl, my princess and my ray of sunlight, and no matter what her age, she'll always be those things to me.

But today as I watch her marry a wonderful man, I'm filled with pride and am confident that she and (Groom) are about to embark on a wonderful journey filled with the love and happiness that can only come as man and wife. May the two of you always treat each other with love, compassion and kindness.

I ask you to join me to today in congratulating the bride and groom and wishing them all the best for a long and happy life together.

~~~~~~

Father of the Bride Toast:

I raise my glass to toast my daughter, (Bride's name). She's dreamed of this day since she was a young girl, and now her dream has come true, complete with her very own Prince Charming. (Bride & Groom), I wish you much love and happiness in your new life together.

~~~~~~

For more Father of the Bride Wedding Speeches, go here: Wedding Speeches for Father of the Bride

Article source: http://www.keepandshare.com

Wedding Speech by the Groom's Father:

It seems like just yesterday that I was driving home from the hospital after the birth of my first son, (Groom). My eyes welled with tears of gratitude that evening... or perhaps it was just tiredness after an 11 hour labor! But who am I to claim exhaustion after labor?

Well, my heart and your hearts tell us all that it was gratitude indeed that I felt as I left my wife and new child in the hospital. Since then, gratitude and thankfulness have been a theme throughout our life together ever since that blessed day. That joyous day marked the beginning of a road traveled together, between (Groom) and me, his wonderful mother - my lovely wife - and our whole family.

Marriages, like births, mark the beginning of a journey together. Today, we have marked the beginning of a wonderful new journey, in which (Groom) has joined together with a most special, most wonderful woman (Bride).

Two years ago, when I first heard (Groom) tell me about this new girl 'he had met' (I think it was more than that already), I could tell from his voice and excitement just how special (Bride) already was to him.

And today, you all bore witness, as (Bride and Groom) exchanged vows, to just how special they are to each other. Surely their love and commitment will build a long and joyous union.

Please join me in gratitude and thankfulness, to this, the day they begin their new journey together!

~~~~~~

Groom's Father Wedding Toast #1

Let me honor the bride and groom for a moment. To my son, (Groom). Your giving spirit and your love have earned you most a special gift, your bride (Bride). Cherish her. (Bride), you are indeed a gift from heaven and we welcome you into our family with all our hearts, and we rejoice in (Groom)'s good fortune that he found you, and you him.

~~~~~~

Groom's Father Wedding Toast #2

Now that we've toasted the bride and groom several times, I'd like to take a moment to express our joy and heartfelt warmth in welcoming (Bride)'s family into ours. In recent days we've had a chance to get to know (Bride's Father) and (Bride's Mother) and their family, and it's now clear just why (Bride) is such a wonderful woman. She, like many of us, is blessed with giving and nourishing parents. So it's no surprise she turned out to be the catch she is! My compliments and thanks to (Bride's Father) and (Bride's Mother) for raising such a wonderful lady as (Bride).

~~~~~~

Groom's Father Wedding Toast #3

As one Father to another, I want to thank (Bride's Father). He has made (Bride's Mother) and I feel so welcome and (Bride's Mother) and he have hosted such a wonderful wedding. This is a day I will never forget!

~~~~~~

Groom's Father Wedding Toast #4

I never cry, but I'll admit I was tearing up during today's ceremony. How about the rest of you? Wasn't it beautiful? Let's toast to the joy, health and long life of the bride and groom!

~~~~~~

Groom's Father Wedding Toast #5

Life is wonderful. (pause) Just take a moment, and reflect on the beauty, and gloriousness of life. (pause) Now, with that thought in your minds and hearts, let's all wish (Bride and Groom) a life filled with their own share of beauty and glory, and that they in turn may give it in double measure to their children and loved ones.

~~~~~~

For more Wedding Speech examples, go here: Wedding Speech examples

Article source: http://www.keepandshare.com

General Wedding Speech #1

Never go to bed angry...always stay up and argue.
Always remember the three little words..."You're right dear."
Keep the lid down.
The best way to remember your anniversary is to forget it once.
Let's raise our glasses as we toast this couple:
May you both live as long as you want,
And never want as long as you live.

Congratulations, (Bride and Groom)!

~~~~~~

General Wedding Speech #2

First, I want to start off by saying congratulations to (Bride and Groom)! I know that you both have been planning incessantly for the past few months to have this day be everything that you have both been dreaming of, and everything is just beautiful! I feel honored to have been invited as a guest and will enjoy watching your marriage blossom in the years to come.

When I received the wedding invitation in the mail I have to say I couldn't have been more excited for the two of you. Everything I've seen and heard of the two of you just seems right. You two seem to have found what we are all looking for from marriage: Your ideal person. Your soul . The one. You serve as an inspiration to everyone, because you have shown that dreams really do come true.

So, congratulations again! I hope you enjoy the rest of your celebration today as well as the rest of your lives together!

Article source: http://www.keepandshare.com

"Grow old with me!
The best is yet to be,
The last of life,
For which, the first is made."
--Robert Browning

~~~~~~

"I drink to the general joy of the whole table."
-- William Shakespeare, from Macbeth

~~~~~~

"But here's the joy: my friend and I are one...
Then she loves but me alone!"
-- William Shakespeare

~~~~~~

"To every lovely lady bright,
I wish a gallant faithful knight;
To every faithful lover, too,
I wish a trusting lady true."
-- Sir Walter Scott

~~~~~~

"Tis better to have loved and lost
than to never have loved at all"
-- Alfred, Lord Tennyson

~~~~~~