Double Wedding....speeches...help!
My friend and I are having a double wedding reception and are trying to figure out how to handle the speeches....any advice? Rebecca
Posted by Rebecca; updated 03/30/02
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I have to do a "Maid Of Honor" speech for my friend`s wedding. I don`t know where to start. Please HELP!
Posted by Julie; updated 08/13/02
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I am giving a speech this weekend for a highschool friends wedding that i dont get to see her too much since we graduated. And i really dont know her husband to be. Please help give me ideas for what to say....i am terrible at speaking in large crowds. Any funny remarks would be good since i am pretty sarcastic most of the time.
Posted by Leah; updated 09/12/02
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Rebecca,
I would take turns back and fourth between your party and your friend`s party. You and her need to figure out who goes first--drawing straws, alphabetically? The first person to go is the father of the bride, so each of your fathers says something. Then each of your best men say something, then the husbands thank the guests, parents, and make an eloquent and touching speech to their bride, now it`s the brides` turns. Each one of your needs to say something to your parents, and your future family and finally a touching speech to your husband. Now, it`s the maid or matron of honor`s turn to make a speech, and then ask if anyone else wants to say something. Tell your speech makers that humor is highly encouraged. The best speech at my reception was from my step dad because it was funny and it was touching. Happy speech writing and performing.
Posted by Carrie; updated 09/13/02
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Leah,
My suggestion to you is make your speech brief. Talk about some fond memory or funny story that you and the bride shared in high school and relate it to the present moment, like her wedding day or a story relating to the wedding planning process and what you`ve been experiencing together. You might read a quote from Shakespeare Love Sonnet or some sort of love quote book and interpret it what it means and tie the meaning into your hope or your wishes for the bride and her husband. Or you could say an Irish Blessing or some sort of blessing to the couple and end it by saying Let`s toast to this awesome couple and may their love see them through or something like that. Cheers! Keep it short, personal, and positive. Good Luck and have fun and relax and don`t forget to breathe:)
Posted by Carrie; updated 09/13/02
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I am researching an article for a national bridal magazine and looking for couples who have been married in double (or triple or quadruple) weddings. If this is you and you want to share your story, please contact me ASAP at jodi@jodihelmer.com.
Thanks!
Jodi
Posted by Jodi; updated 04/25/05
