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Brian + Sabrina’s Wedding – Maid of Honor SpeechIm the MOH in a wiccan wedding coming up soon and I have to make a speech at the reception (the best man doesnt want to). I dont even know the couple very well, so that bars out the idea of making some sort of joke or discussing their history as a couple. Also, I’m Christian and I’m not saying anything to contradict that.
If you have any ideas on a good speech, or a good website that lists some for occasions like this, please share!
Keep it short and simple.
"I just want to say that I am honored to be a part of _____ and _____’s special day. It’s perhaps the most beautiful thing to see two people in love, commit to each other infront of friend’s and family. I want to wish both of you nothing less than all the happiness in the world because you both deserve the very best. Let’s raise our glasses together and toast Mr. and Mrs. ________. Congratulations!"
I don’t understand why you are MOH when you don’t know this couple that well. That is beyond strange but keep the speech short and generic.
I want to do something above and beyond the traditional speech. I’m thinking of a presentation or movie of some sort. Just something new! Any ideas!?!?!?
This may sound crazy but I would check with your friend the bride first. because often times brides envision the moment when their maid of honor says all the traditional wonderful things about your friendship and your happiness for the couple. Additionally you may need to run any media things by her to check with the venue and/ or DJ for sound help. So original is great but just check with her first, not in detail of course you want to surprise her if possible. good luck.
My sister is getting married June 2009 and I am the maid of honor. I’ve only been to maybe two weddings, but I was really young at the time so I either don’t remember or was most likely not listening when they did the speeches. What sort of things do you mention or talk about in a speech? I will also be in college and be battling finals and wedding stuff so I want to knock it out now so it’s not so overwhelming next year.
Thanks for and advice! I can really use it.
P.s. Please nothing rude. I’m new to the wedding planning things.
It’s a really little thing….just, think of a wonderful memory of you two together-one that highlights why you love her so much…or if you aren’t particularly close to her, maybe find a funny childhood moment that you could bring up.
My best friend was my maid of honor this past summer, and she brought up a cute memory of us as little girls, and it was a really beautiful speech-short and sweet.
Best of luck-just speak from the heart. 
Skip the inside jokes that no one but the bride or other bridesmaids will get…it leaves the guests going "huh?"
Stay sweet – keep everything nice and heart-felt. Don’t be sarcastic about the groom.
Keep it short – 2 to 3 minutes tops! Especially if there is more than one speech.
Talk about how long you’ve known her, how long you’ve known him, and how he has changed her or made her life better.
Good luck!
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I have to write a maid of honor speech for my sisters wedding…and its hard for me because I was never that close with her until last year when I had my daughter and asked her to be in the room, now we are pretty close, but I am horrible at writing speeches and all I can think of is to say at the end that she was "standing by my side on the happiest day of my life and I am so honored to be standing next to her on the happiest day of hers." I dont even know if that is good? any ideas? should I throw a poem or quote in there>
I had to do the same at my sisters wedding and I am terrified of speaking in front of people. Her and I have been very close our whole lives but I was still very nervous about having to give a speech. I typed it out and read it a million times and eventually decided to just print it out and have it with me while I did the speech. I didn’t want to try and speak without it because I knew I would get nervous and fumble over my words and not remember everything I wanted to say. When the time came to give me speech I used my notes a little but mostly spoke from my heart and it turned out better than I had imagined.
If you aren’t good at speaking in front of people you can keep it short and sweet. The line you mentioned is great so definitely use that. You’re talking to her AND her new husband…not the people watching so if you picture it that way maybe you won’t be so nervous.
Alex toasts her sister Jen at her wedding reception. Oct. 3, 2009
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I am the maid of honor for my brother and his fiance’s wedding that is on August 16th. I have been dreading giving a speech because I do not do well speaking in front of large crowds. I also have no idea what to say. Does anybody have any good advice, or a website that will have examples of other maid of honor speeches that people have given so I can have some sort of a template? Please help…I really want them to know I put time into it
Names have been replaced with bride, groom, etc.
Good evening ladies and gentlemen. It is an honor to be here tonight to toast bride as she takes another step in life’s journey and joins groom in holy matrimony. I have had the pleasure of working with bride at ****** for several years and in that time, we have developed an uncanny ability to know what the other is thinking to the point of sometimes scaring people . However bride, I still have some unexpected surprises for even you!
I was over at bride and groom last week and asked bride if she had everything in place or needed anything done. As usual, she had everything under control. However, I asked her if she was planning to do the something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue tradition and she said they weren’t going to bother with that. At the time, I didn’t think too much of it, but as the days passed, I began to realize every bride needs a little something old, new, borrowed and blue on their special day. So bride, here we have it!
For something old, I have found a book of inspirational quotes on love, some dating back decades and maybe even centuries, for those days when you need a little reminder of just how much you love each other. I would like to read a favorite one of mine though that I have written in the back for you by my 91 year old grandma. “Sing and pray together and you will stay together” I have always loved this one as no matter the sound that comes out, only the one you truly love will think it the loveliest sound on earth.
For something new, I thought a bottle of Saskatoon Berry Sparkling cider was fitting for you to toast your new family whether it be on a one week, one month or even one year anniversary.
The something borrowed you have already – the knife set to cut your cake. It comes with a special wish from the person who lent it to you. “May your marriage be as sweet as the cake you cut. Bless you on your special day and always remember the love you have for each other”!
Something blue was a bit trickier. What could be fitting for such a day? And then it hit me walking through ******* – blue whales. What day is complete without a little candy! And in the event you don’t want to share with groom, son, daughter and son, we have a bag just for you guys too.
The most significant thing I noticed though when I was at bride and groom last week was the special bond they have and the jovial sense that radiates from them when they are together. They know how to laugh together, even when the situation probably doesn’t seem the funniest, and they know how to make each other laugh when they know the other needs it the most!
May you continue to laugh together, share together, love together, be a family together and remember – being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply give you courage! Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in a toast to two happy and wonderful people bride and groom!
This was the speech I wrote for my friend for her wedding last year. Short and not a traditional speech but worked for the situation. Please don’t get up and cry how your friend has been with you through this trauma and that trauma (if that is the case). Keep it light make it funny, and to get over nerves, read it OFTEN and in front of a friend or two!! Good luck and best wishes. I hope this helps a bit!
I just found out i have to write my sister’s maid of honor speech– by SATURDAY! She’s twelve years older and we’ve never been very close, so I’m not sure how to work what i should into her speech. I want to wish her a longstanding marriage, but making that last three minutes is harder than you’d guess. PLEASE somebody help me!!
try here hun!
http://www.maidofhonoradvice.com/