The Do’s and Don’ts of Wedding Speeches by Let's Party Constultants

WEDDING SPEECH TIPS: Wedding speeches can in fact be entertaining if they are planned properly. Never-ending speeches and speakers with poor execution are sadly the markers of “speeches gone wrong” – captured on video, and forever imprinted in the memories of all the guests in attendance. Looking for tips for great wedding speeches? The best advice is grounded in simplicity.

Wedding speech jokes – don’t plot your jokes:

If you’re not naturally funny, starting to strategically plot jokes into your wedding speech is likely not a great idea! Be yourself.

The internet is not always your friend:

Sure, there are tons of fabulous quotes and metaphors you can pull from the internet to aid your speech writing….but you can count on the fact that everyone else saying a speech that night has done the same thing.

Inside jokes:

We all have them. They’re fabulous memories and staples of personal relationships. That’s precisely the problem!  They are personal to you and the person you are directing your speech to.

Short wedding speeches – short really IS sweet:

The average person will tune out within 30-45 seconds of a speech unless it is in some way entertaining or relatable.  

It’s all about the timing:

The general rule of thumb is that speeches should not be taking place during the serving or clearing of meals.

Confidence is key:

Be confident. This is easier if you stick to the advice about keeping your approach and topics natural.

Use the microphone properly:

No amount of wedding speech tips will work if you’re not using the microphone properly. If other speeches have taken place before yours, DON’T tap or test the microphone – it has been tested and volume adjusted already!

Following these simple guidelines will ensure your wedding speech is memorable for all the right reasons!

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