Weddings can be complex events that have more much "going on" than is evident at the surface. This is part of the reason that the groom's wedding toast is more important than many might initially find it to be. The groom must remember to thank a wide-array of people ranging from his guest to, of course, his wife. The wedding speech process can be all the more daunting for those who are afraid of public speaking. Not to worry, however, as there are some easy and simple ways that any groom can write a great groom's wedding toast. With a little planning and thought your groom's wedding speech can make you look like a funny and original guy who also has a sense of humor!
On most occasions, the groom's toast is one that largely focuses on thanking family and friends for their contributions and time. Of course, any groom worth his salt will want to thank his wife as well. Usually the groom's speech comes after the father of the bride's speech. Hopefully, the father of bride has said some nice or even great things about you, which should make the transition to your speech a bit easier.
Above all else, remember to thank people for being at your wedding. If you do this, you truly have won much of the battle. Your groom's speech needs to focus on thanking all of those people who helped make your wedding possible. It's a good idea to write down who those people are as it will help you write your speech. Once you have written down who helped make your wedding possible look and see if there are any funny or heart-warming short stories about those individuals and their contribution to your wedding. Find those stories and you have a big chunk of your speech. Now, just keep in mind that a good groom's speech should probably not exceed five minutes. Why only five minutes? Because there will be many other speeches at your wedding as well.
One of the key goals you should have in writing your speech is to not leave anyone out. Weddings can be political affairs and forgetting to thank a key person can come back to haunt you.
The Parents. It should go without saying that thanking the parents is critical. Thanking the parents has an extra level of importance if they have paid for the wedding. Regardless, thanking them for their support and for allowing you into their family is an absolute must. Fake sincerity if necessary.
The Guests. Of course, you should thank your guest. In theory, your guests have spent a little bit of money on your wedding gifts, so there is so reason to be thankful towards them. Briefly thank them for spending their time with you on your wedding day, and make special note of any guests who have traveled a long distance to be at your wedding.
The Bride. Of course, you should thank your bride and tell her how much you love her. Everyone expects it and people will feel horrible if you forget.
The Bride. If you forget to thank your bride, you are in a lot of trouble. Obviously thanking your bride should be a "no-brainer." Feel free to express your love of her and tell her how beautiful she is on her wedding day. Make sure that you look into her eyes when addressing her, and end the toast with her.
General Tips:
-Don't act like someone you are not.
-Keep a cheat sheet on hand and don't be afraid to look at it.
-Make a cheat sheet and keep in on hand.
-Write out your speech and practice reading it out loud, over and over. - 30413
On most occasions, the groom's toast is one that largely focuses on thanking family and friends for their contributions and time. Of course, any groom worth his salt will want to thank his wife as well. Usually the groom's speech comes after the father of the bride's speech. Hopefully, the father of bride has said some nice or even great things about you, which should make the transition to your speech a bit easier.
Above all else, remember to thank people for being at your wedding. If you do this, you truly have won much of the battle. Your groom's speech needs to focus on thanking all of those people who helped make your wedding possible. It's a good idea to write down who those people are as it will help you write your speech. Once you have written down who helped make your wedding possible look and see if there are any funny or heart-warming short stories about those individuals and their contribution to your wedding. Find those stories and you have a big chunk of your speech. Now, just keep in mind that a good groom's speech should probably not exceed five minutes. Why only five minutes? Because there will be many other speeches at your wedding as well.
One of the key goals you should have in writing your speech is to not leave anyone out. Weddings can be political affairs and forgetting to thank a key person can come back to haunt you.
The Parents. It should go without saying that thanking the parents is critical. Thanking the parents has an extra level of importance if they have paid for the wedding. Regardless, thanking them for their support and for allowing you into their family is an absolute must. Fake sincerity if necessary.
The Guests. Of course, you should thank your guest. In theory, your guests have spent a little bit of money on your wedding gifts, so there is so reason to be thankful towards them. Briefly thank them for spending their time with you on your wedding day, and make special note of any guests who have traveled a long distance to be at your wedding.
The Bride. Of course, you should thank your bride and tell her how much you love her. Everyone expects it and people will feel horrible if you forget.
The Bride. If you forget to thank your bride, you are in a lot of trouble. Obviously thanking your bride should be a "no-brainer." Feel free to express your love of her and tell her how beautiful she is on her wedding day. Make sure that you look into her eyes when addressing her, and end the toast with her.
General Tips:
-Don't act like someone you are not.
-Keep a cheat sheet on hand and don't be afraid to look at it.
-Make a cheat sheet and keep in on hand.
-Write out your speech and practice reading it out loud, over and over. - 30413
About the Author:
Milton Kelly offers etiquette suggestions on topics including weddings, proper manners and groomsmen gifts.
