Weddings can be complex events that have more much "going on" than is evident at the surface. This is part of the reason that the groom's wedding toast is more important than many might initially find it to be. The groom must remember to thank a wide-array of people ranging from his guest to, of course, his wife. The wedding speech process can be all the more daunting for those who are afraid of public speaking. Not to worry, however, as there are some easy and simple ways that any groom can write a great groom's wedding toast. With a little planning and thought your groom's wedding speech can make you look like a funny and original guy who also has a sense of humor!
In general a groom's toast should focus on thanking family and friends, and of course, letting everyone know how much he loves his new wife. Traditionally, the groom's speech comes after the father of the bride's speech. This, of course, means that a great groom's wedding toast will affirm all the wonderful remarks made by your father-in-law moments earlier. If your father-in-law didn't have anything good to say about you, well that is a different problem altogether.
Above all else, remember to thank people for being at your wedding. If you do this, you truly have won much of the battle. Your groom's speech needs to focus on thanking all of those people who helped make your wedding possible. It's a good idea to write down who those people are as it will help you write your speech. Once you have written down who helped make your wedding possible look and see if there are any funny or heart-warming short stories about those individuals and their contribution to your wedding. Find those stories and you have a big chunk of your speech. Now, just keep in mind that a good groom's speech should probably not exceed five minutes. Why only five minutes? Because there will be many other speeches at your wedding as well.
The Parents. Thank your bride's parents. Repeatedly. Whether they love you, hate you, or pretend to like you, thank them repeatedly. This is especially true if they picked up the tab for your wedding.
The Guests. Some of your guests likely traveled just to see you get married. Keep this in mind when you are thanking people for their time. Also many of your guests have given you some pretty nice gifts, so why not thank them?
Thank Those Who Lent An Extra Hand. A special thanks to individuals such as your best man or bridesmaids is always a good idea. More than likely were instrumental in making certain that your wedding was a success.
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.
The Bride. Only a mad man would not thank their bride. Don't forget to tell her how much you love her.
-Whatever you do, don't try and be someone else. No one wants to see your Steve Martin impression.
-Be yourself. Don't put on an act.
-Keep a cheat sheet on hand and don't be afraid to look at it.
-Make a cheat sheet and keep in on hand.
-Write your speech out and practice! - 29954
In general a groom's toast should focus on thanking family and friends, and of course, letting everyone know how much he loves his new wife. Traditionally, the groom's speech comes after the father of the bride's speech. This, of course, means that a great groom's wedding toast will affirm all the wonderful remarks made by your father-in-law moments earlier. If your father-in-law didn't have anything good to say about you, well that is a different problem altogether.
Above all else, remember to thank people for being at your wedding. If you do this, you truly have won much of the battle. Your groom's speech needs to focus on thanking all of those people who helped make your wedding possible. It's a good idea to write down who those people are as it will help you write your speech. Once you have written down who helped make your wedding possible look and see if there are any funny or heart-warming short stories about those individuals and their contribution to your wedding. Find those stories and you have a big chunk of your speech. Now, just keep in mind that a good groom's speech should probably not exceed five minutes. Why only five minutes? Because there will be many other speeches at your wedding as well.
The Parents. Thank your bride's parents. Repeatedly. Whether they love you, hate you, or pretend to like you, thank them repeatedly. This is especially true if they picked up the tab for your wedding.
The Guests. Some of your guests likely traveled just to see you get married. Keep this in mind when you are thanking people for their time. Also many of your guests have given you some pretty nice gifts, so why not thank them?
Thank Those Who Lent An Extra Hand. A special thanks to individuals such as your best man or bridesmaids is always a good idea. More than likely were instrumental in making certain that your wedding was a success.
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.
The Bride. Only a mad man would not thank their bride. Don't forget to tell her how much you love her.
-Whatever you do, don't try and be someone else. No one wants to see your Steve Martin impression.
-Be yourself. Don't put on an act.
-Keep a cheat sheet on hand and don't be afraid to look at it.
-Make a cheat sheet and keep in on hand.
-Write your speech out and practice! - 29954
About the Author:
Milton Kelly is a writer who prides himself on offering would-be grooms the best advice on everything from etiquette to groomsmen gifts.
