Weddings are much, much more than just walking down the aisle and saying "I do." The groom's responsibilities at the wedding are not over after the vows. There is one more wedding tradition that all grooms must endure, the wedding toast. Wedding toast can be tough for grooms that finding public speaking difficult, but there are tips toward creating a great wedding toast. It always helps to display some originality and humor as well as a sense of romance. These three speech elements are, in fact, critical to the overall success of a groom's wedding toast.
One of the first facts you should know about the groom's wedding toast is that the father of the bride's speech usually precedes it. Don't let this intimidate you. Hopefully your father-in-law had a couple of good things to say about you, but if not, carry on soldier.
The groom's speech is one that needs to be focused and precise. After all, you have a limited amount of time and many people to thank. Those who have made big contributions to your wedding should most definitely be thanked and in a big way. When you sit down to write your speech think for a moment about any contributions to your wedding that stand out as being funny or impressive in some fashion. Such a story is a great way to inject a little humor or life into your speech as well. Considering that there will be many speeches at your wedding it is a good idea to make sure that your speech does not exceed five minutes.
One of the key goals you should have in writing your speech is to not leave anyone out. Weddings can be political affairs and forgetting to thank a key person can come back to haunt you.
The Parents. Early in your speech it is essential that you thank your bride's parents. This is most certainly the case if they have paid for the wedding. Make sure that you thank them for their support and for accepting you as a part of their family. Even you if hate them and the feeling is mutual, make sure that you acknowledge them early in the speech.
All of Your Guest. Sometimes guests have to travel a considerable distance to be at your wedding. Make sure you acknowledge guests who have traveled to join you on this special day. Another obvious reason to thank your guests is that, hopefully, they have given you some pretty nice gifts.
Thank Those Who Made Special Contributions. With all the commotion and occasional chaos that is a wedding, it is often easy to forget to thank all sorts of guests. Try and not forget anyone who lent an extra hand to make sure your wedding was a well-planned and fun event for all involved. This group often includes wedding planners, bridesmaids and groomsmen. More than likely some of these contributions would make great stories in your speech.
Some Other Tips:
Basic Tips:
-Absolutely thank everyone!
-Make a detailed list of all of those who must be thanked.
-It's a great idea to make a "cheat sheet" of your speech and keep it handy.
-Write your speech out and practice! - 29958
One of the first facts you should know about the groom's wedding toast is that the father of the bride's speech usually precedes it. Don't let this intimidate you. Hopefully your father-in-law had a couple of good things to say about you, but if not, carry on soldier.
The groom's speech is one that needs to be focused and precise. After all, you have a limited amount of time and many people to thank. Those who have made big contributions to your wedding should most definitely be thanked and in a big way. When you sit down to write your speech think for a moment about any contributions to your wedding that stand out as being funny or impressive in some fashion. Such a story is a great way to inject a little humor or life into your speech as well. Considering that there will be many speeches at your wedding it is a good idea to make sure that your speech does not exceed five minutes.
One of the key goals you should have in writing your speech is to not leave anyone out. Weddings can be political affairs and forgetting to thank a key person can come back to haunt you.
The Parents. Early in your speech it is essential that you thank your bride's parents. This is most certainly the case if they have paid for the wedding. Make sure that you thank them for their support and for accepting you as a part of their family. Even you if hate them and the feeling is mutual, make sure that you acknowledge them early in the speech.
All of Your Guest. Sometimes guests have to travel a considerable distance to be at your wedding. Make sure you acknowledge guests who have traveled to join you on this special day. Another obvious reason to thank your guests is that, hopefully, they have given you some pretty nice gifts.
Thank Those Who Made Special Contributions. With all the commotion and occasional chaos that is a wedding, it is often easy to forget to thank all sorts of guests. Try and not forget anyone who lent an extra hand to make sure your wedding was a well-planned and fun event for all involved. This group often includes wedding planners, bridesmaids and groomsmen. More than likely some of these contributions would make great stories in your speech.
Some Other Tips:
Basic Tips:
-Absolutely thank everyone!
-Make a detailed list of all of those who must be thanked.
-It's a great idea to make a "cheat sheet" of your speech and keep it handy.
-Write your speech out and practice! - 29958
About the Author:
Milton Kelly offers etiquette suggestions on topics including weddings, proper manners and groomsmen gifts.
