{"id":1716,"date":"2018-12-30T18:17:14","date_gmt":"2018-12-30T18:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=1716"},"modified":"2018-12-09T18:20:15","modified_gmt":"2018-12-09T18:20:15","slug":"the-brides-wedding-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/the-brides-wedding-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"The brides wedding speech"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plenty of brides are are grabbing the mic \u2013 or asking their bridesmaids or mother to do the honours.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a recent survey*, it was revealed that more than a fifth of women were planning on giving a speech on their big day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever the running order, speeches need to be well planned. The good news is that women do tend, to be more organised.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bride speech subjects<\/span><\/h2>\n

If a bride chooses to make a speech, the first thing she should do is discuss what subjects with her husband-to be, so they don\u2019t go over the same ground in terms of their thank-yous.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, after thank-yous, what should you be talking about? Your beloved, of course! Their quirks are a welcome topic, especially if it come with a healthy dollop of humour.<\/span><\/p>\n

Things that should never be said? Never use it as an opportunity to air laundry. It might only last a few minutes, but people can remember speeches forever.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although tradition dictates that the groom toasts the bridesmaids, it\u2019s likely that a bride will want to talk about her friends too.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most important thing to remember is to speak slowly, with poise and purpose. Dispel any anxiety by focusing on your new spouse; they\u2019re the reason you\u2019re making a speech in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n

And remember, you\u2019re not an actor or comic \u2013 you\u2019re you, on the best the day of your life. Speak from the heart and you won\u2019t go far wrong!<\/span><\/p>\n

The dos and don\u2019ts of speech making<\/span><\/h2>\n