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For those who are
blessed with this ability to deliver a speech impromptu, this is not for you.
But running your eyes down this article does not hurt either. It contains few
tips and tricks that help to make an easy and funny maid of honor speech, in
minimal time frame.
The first and foremost thing to remember in delivering a speech – or preparing
one – is to understand the context and occasion in which you are actually going
to do the talking. In other words, see things in perspective. A collection of
words and a collage of quotes and usages do not constitute a speech in any
world. It has to be specific and meaningful.
The maid of honor speech has to be funny, and at the same time with the right
mix of emotions. Recollect some of the funny moments happened between you and
the bride, and tell her how much your friendship means to you. The speech can
include any moderately ‘embarrassing moments you shared with the bride or any
funny habit of the bride, which now the groom have to live with, or couple of
words of advice to the couple. Even though, this is a maid of honor speech, it
must give proper weight age to the groom as well, and this must be done in a
seamless manner. Think about it in advance.
The speech should last more than five minutes – around 750 words – but must not
be too long drawn out either. End of the day, the guests must be able to enjoy
your words fully.
As it is said practice makes perfect, speak out the speech a number of times
before the actual occasion. Ideally, this must be done few days in advance. It
is also a good idea to show the speech written by you to others and include
their ideas/suggestions as well.
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