Archive for September, 2009
The worst or best wedding speech in the world, you decide.
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Meghan giving her Matron of Honor speech at Shane and Miranda’s wedding.
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I was the Best Man at my brother’s wedding and this is the speech that I gave
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Mallory gave a toast and a performance with Shira!
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As is traditional, the bridesmaids each make a small speech to the Bride, about the Bride. I was asked to be bridesmaid for my boyfriend’s sister’s wedding. The trouble is, I don’t know her that well, we’re the same age but don’t really hang out and only went out a few times. What can I say in my speech?
Don’t say "keep it short", I know that 
Not a maid of honour, but at the wedding of her best friend (who will be her maid of honour for HER wedding), every bridesmaid said a speech.
It’s a good idea to ask if I even have to give a speech, that didn’t occur to me – thanks! And the ideas are fantastic, thanks!!!
Focus on anectdotes when you saw her being happy with her new husband… on a funny date or when you first met her and your positive thoughts on the experience.
Talk about her positive qualities as a person… ask your boyfriend or the other bridesmaids for ideas…
End your speech with good wishes for their future together.
My best friend is getting married in may and i am the matron of honor and need to see some examples of maid of honor speeches. I know what i want to say i just dont know how to word it and stuff like that so i thought if i could see some examples maybe it would help me
Renee, being the matron of Honor IS an honor. You were chosen because the bride thinks highly of you. Your speech should be from the heart.
Anyone can give a canned speech, but placing sincerity in a speech is different.
Here are a few questions you can incorporate into a speech. What is it about this friend that you cherish? Why will she make Jom Bob a great wife? What are some of her attributes? Accomplishments?
Something like this maybe: "I’ve known Linda for many years (insert # of years). She has grown into a wonderful young woman. She has worked hard to get where she is today (insert schooling, job, etc.) Linda is always such a kind giving person and will make Greg a wonderful wife because she is so giving and loving. Linda, I am so honored and proud you chose me as your matron of honor. I wish you and Greg all the happiness life can offer in a long and peaceful marriage. Salute."
Remember the best man and parents will all have a speech too. Keep it short, simple, but SINCERE.
Good luck Renee…I am sure you will do just fine…..:)
I have to give a speech at my bros wedding on saturday and would like to start it with a love poem or quote please help.
I thought this one was nice:
Love is what makes two people sit in the middle of a bench when there is plenty of room at both ends. – Anonymous
and here are some tips:
http://www.topweddingsites.com/wedding_speeches_wedding_toasts.html
I can’t stand the guy my best friend is marrying. He has a decent enough personality I guess, but he’s a lazy selfish user who is bleeding her dry! He hasn’t worked in the entire two years that they’ve been together. She bought her own engagement ring with her credit card, bought him a car, works every day and supports him 100%. He won’t even wash his own dishes. He stays up until 4 am watching TV and gets up between noon and 2 in the afternoon. He’s pathetic!! He’s ugly and she’s beautiful. I don’t get it!!!! Anyway I have to watch my friend marry this fool tomorrow and say some kind of toast. HELP ME!!!!!!
There is not one person, not even her parents who like him. It would have been impossible to find a maid of honor who agrees with this. Most of her friends don’t even hang out with her anymore because she covers up everything he does and lies about it. GOD!!! I am not a good liar, I love my friend dearly but she’s making a huge MISTAKE!!!
First of all, phooey to all the people that are trying to tell you in the 11th hr that you shouldn’t have signed up or to not show up…….great advice people, this girl is trying to not let her friend down.
Of course you are going to go, she’s your best friend.
If I were in your shoes I would say something along these lines:
My dearest friend, seeing you today as you are brings a tear to my eyes. You are like a sister to me and will always be someone close to my heart. I wish you a blessed and prosperous marriage with all the happiness that you deserve. Mr. husband, as I’m sure you already know, you’ve got an amazing girl there. Treat her well.
Everyone, please raise your glass in a toast to my best friend the lovely bride and her husband on their wedding day. Cheers.
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Have you ever heard the saying love is blind? Your friend is happy. While she could probably do much better than this clown, she is a big girl and its her decision. My best friend was with a loser for a long time. Despite the fact that she would complain he treated her horribly, she kept going back to him. I would always stick my foot in my mouth whenever they’d break up, saying I didn’t like him. Then when they’d get back together she wouldn’t call me……..my friend would forget him being awful and instead be sad I said how bad he was for her (remember that love is blind part?? ) Finally, I told her I supported her no matter what, then she FINALLY boke it off.
Be by your friends side and be civil to her husband. Either he’ll come around or she will smarten up. Either way, you want her to think of you as the person that is always be her side.
Hope that helps.
I told my sister for her wedding I would help her write her wedding vows, but on top of that I have to write a maid of honor speech for myself. Any tips?
Hi! For the vows, start by asking the officiant what he/she will say, so nothing is repeated unnecessarily. After that, the best written vows I’ve heard are honest and It’s a great time for the couple to look at why they’re getting married, and why they chose that person to marry, and to write a short expression of that. Writer’s block? Start with adjectives, and build them into phrases. If they want to be funny, I’ve seen vows that list what they promise NOT to do, leave hairs in the tub, leave the toilet seat up, etc.
For the maid of honor speech, I’ve always enjoyed the ones that start with an anecdote. Tell a story of how you met, the first time you met her husband, or other love/dating conversations. Don’t name exes, and don’t tell dirty jokes. Then go on to say how much you like the husband, or them as a couple. End with a toast. It should be only a few minutes long, no more than one page double-spaced typed. And write it down. No matter how much you practice in front of your mirror, it will be a long day, and you will be nervous!
Good luck!