Any Tips For Delivering My Wedding Speech?
You found it hard to relax during the ceremony, the lawn games are over, and you’ve been nursing mid strength beers all night, now it’s time to make your speech.
But fear not, these tips will help you through.
1. Write and rehearse your speech. It sounds obvious but sometimes under pressure the mind just goes blank and you forget everything in your heart. Even the best “off the cuff” speeches are well rehearsed.
2. Time your speech. 3-5 minutes tops. Waffling kills the vibe.
3. Have your speech written on a piece of paper or a palm card. Fold the paper in half to stop it giving away your nerves and shaky hands.
4. Dutch courage is one thing, but don’t get carried away.
5. Plant those feet, place the head of the mic close to your chin and anchor your elbow to your ribs. This will also help with shaky hands.
6. You’re probably going to be spinning some pretty big yarns, but make sure you don’t gesture with your mic hand. Save that for your free hand, probably the one holding your speech.
7. Take a deep breath and don’t forget to smile!
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