Wedding Toast vs. Wedding
Speech
By Ryan
Ringold
Does the thought of standing up in front of a wedding crowd to
'say a few words' have you shaking in your boots?
If you answered yes, then don't worry because you're not alone!
A recent survey discovered that public speaking is the #1 fear
in a person's life and rated above the fear of death itself.
The key to great public speaking is to prepare. The first step
in preparing is know what is expected of you. Do you know the
difference between 'saying a few words', 'giving a speech', and
'delivering a toast'?
If you are the best man, maid of honor, or parents of the
bridegroom, then you are expected to deliver a short speech
during the wedding reception. This means that you are expected
to give a 1-3 minute speech that concludes with a short toast to
the bride and groom.
However, on the other hand, if you are a groomsmen, bridesmaid,
friend or relative of the bride and groom and you want to give
the couple your blessings during the reception, then be prepared
to deliver a short toast between 1 and 6 lines long. You will
not be expected to deliver a speech!
A toast is a blessing or good wish that is offered the married
couple. It may be humorous, sentimental, serious, or a rhyme.
Remember, during your wedding speech and toast the spotlight
should not be removed from the newlyweds. Your speech should
honor them. The guests are not expecting you to be a
professional speaker and will appreciate the fact that you keep
it short.
There is no rule on how long you must speak while delivering a
wedding speech, however, 1-3 minutes is recommended. Speak from
your heart about the couple, touch on their strong
characteristics, and mention the changes you've seen since the
couple has met and you'll be well on your way to delivering a
memorable speech!
If you get stuck, just look at the couple and tell them why you
respect them or share some fond memories and then offer a toast.
Don't worry-- you'll do great!
About the
author:
Ryan Ringold is the owner and founder of the popular Website
UltimateSpeeches.com.
He has helped thousands of men and women in more than 5
different countries prepare a memorable wedding speech.
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