{"id":1120,"date":"2017-04-09T20:35:44","date_gmt":"2017-04-09T20:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=1120"},"modified":"2017-03-16T20:38:05","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T20:38:05","slug":"a-non-traditional-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/a-non-traditional-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"A non traditional speech"},"content":{"rendered":"

Speeches may be traditional, but they\u2019re not for everyone. We\u2019re here to help you plan your dream wedding<\/a> \u2013 speeches or no speeches, so what can you do if you don\u2019t want to give one?<\/p>\n

Staunch traditionalists will expect a run of speeches after the wedding food<\/a>, but don\u2019t let that deter you from changing things up. It\u2019s your day, so you have every right to do it your way. If you won\u2019t enjoy making a speech or one of the traditional speakers wouldn\u2019t, then why let the nerves and stresses ruin the celebrations?<\/p>\n

Here are four things you can do if you or a member of your bridal party doesn\u2019t want to give a speech.<\/p>\n

STUNT DOUBLES<\/p>\n

We\u2019re not one for passing the buck but\u2026 if you\u2019ve got a willing friend who is more of a public speaker, why not ask them if they\u2019d mind speaking instead? It could be on your behalf or a speech entirely of their own \u2013 whatever you prefer. For traditionalists, this will keep your speeches full even if the conventional people don\u2019t deliver them.<\/p>\n

NOT CAMERA SHY?<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s more the \u2018here and now\u2019 element of giving a speech that worries you, why not pre-record your speech instead? We think the best speeches balance thoughtful stories and anecdotes that you\u2019ve planned ahead with a touch of improvisation on the day to inject the intense emotions you\u2019ll doubtless be feeling.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry, though, because we\u2019ve got just the solution to make this happen for pre-recorded speeches too! Once you\u2019ve hooked up the projector and played the speech, simply raise a toast with a few in-the-moment (romantic!) words for your new spouse afterwards. Best of both worlds? We think so!<\/p>\n

LOVE LETTERS<\/p>\n

Not a fan of speaking in front of a large audience, this groom put pen to paper before his big day to make sure he said all that was important to him. The couple then had the speech printed beautifully and included a copy with each place setting. When the time for speeches came, guests were asked to read their copy.<\/p>\n

Rest assured this won\u2019t be lacking the emotion of a live speech, this couple that once the sound of pages turning ceased, the smiles and tears were free flowing! You could also mix and match this approach with a regular speech by using print outs, flip charts or other visual aids to distract attention from you.<\/p>\n

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RAISE A GLASS<\/div>\n
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For a more relaxed approach, why not ditch one or more speeches altogether and consider an alternative instead? Simply raise a glass of your chosen tipple, toast to the day, to your love, to each other, and you\u2019ll create just as heart-warming an effect as the traditional counterpart would, without any of the stress, formality or fuss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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