You have just been asked to give a wedding speech. After the initial feeling of being honored, maybe a little bit of fear sets in.
What do I say? How long do I talk? What are the right things to say, and what are the wrong things to say? How do I engage the audience and leave them with a memorable impression? How do I deliver the speech with confidence?
This book was written to help non-professional speakers (a.k.a. everyday, ordinary people like you and me) deliver wedding speeches of all kinds—best man, maid of honor, bride, parents of the bride, and parents of the groom—like a pro.
I also recognize that this type of speech is very unique and will not happen very often, unless of course you attend a lot of weddings!!!
While the focus of this book is on wedding speeches, it will also take you through a step-by-step process that will provide you with a framework for preparing and delivering any speech. I have compiled several of the tools and tips you’ll need to make your speech a memorable one.
Why do so many people dread getting up and speaking in front of other people at a wedding?
How come some people are so good at it while others stumble their way through it?
How do people craft an engaging wedding speech that strikes the right chord with the guests?
In this book, we’ll spend some time discussing what normally occurs at a wedding and some simple dos and don’ts. I will help you navigate your way through some interestingly diverse traditions while also telling you how to creatively (and appropriately!) break them.