![]() ![]() “Dave, I honestly couldn’t ask for a better match for my best friend. Tell us how you feel about the couple finding one another. (See tip #4 if you’re not happy they found each other.) This is the wrap up. I’m so glad you two found each other, or words to that effect You don’t need much, but make sure it’s sincere.ĥ. Building block #4 is usually shorter than #3. Find something nice to say and don’t be passive aggressive. Tell us how you first met the other half of the couple and why they're wonderful - even if you don’t think they’re wonderful. And to be funny, you don’t have to force in corny jokes - all you have to do is be specific and self-aware. Since then, we’ve… (EXAMPLES OF YOUR ADVENTURES TOGETHER.) But I think my favorite story about Caryn is about the time she _.” Be conversational. My phone ran out of battery, she had a charger - cause she carries an entire Best Buy in her purse - and the rest is history. “Caryn and I first met at rush week at UNC. Tell us how you first met your half of the couple and why they're wonderful. “My fellow bridesmaids” is plenty, if the thanks that follow are sincere. You don’t necessarily need to mention everyone by name. The more you have, the shorter they should each be. You’ll never regret adding a thank you, but you will regret forgetting one. Punchlines don’t get laughs if people haven’t heard the set-up.ĭon’t forget to thank your hosts and the rest of the bridal party. And if they’re not listening, they’re not laughing. The informational part is so they don’t turn to their tablemates to ask, “Is that her sister?” If they’re talking to each other, they’re not listening to you. Most of the purpose of this moment is to give the room an extra second to settle and tune in. Caryn spoke at my wedding, and I have a feeling that’s a decision she’ll soon come to regret.” Add a laugh or keep it all business. ![]() Who are you and why are you speaking? “I’m Jen’s sister, Caryn. I’ve ghostwritten hundreds of maid of honor speeches, and when it comes to structure, I like to break each speech down into six (6) basic building blocks. Give your speech a clear structure and a reasonable length, and your audience will stay engaged, your speech will flow, and your jokes will land the way you want them to. You’ll get no argument from me that humor is an important part of your speech - I’m a professional comedy writer - but if your speech wanders around and goes nowhere, your audience will check out, and they won’t be paying attention by the time your punchlines arrive. WHAT’S THE #1 KEY TO A GREAT MAID OF HONOR SPEECH? ![]()
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