{"id":9518,"date":"2016-07-21T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2016-07-21T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=9518"},"modified":"2016-07-21T07:00:30","modified_gmt":"2016-07-21T12:00:30","slug":"give-good-wedding-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech","title":{"rendered":"How to Give an AMAZING Wedding Speech"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Toasts seem pretty easy on paper. You stand up, give a 3 minute speech, say \u201cCheers!\u201d, and drink to the married couple. But interacting with a (sometimes large) crowd at the most important day of a couple\u2019s union can be nerve racking. Not even the most eloquent of public speakers should underestimate how tough a wedding crowd is.<\/p>\n<p>As a wedding planner, you won\u2019t be expected to be giving any sort of toast to the couple, but the speech-givers might need some guidance. If you\u2019ve ever been hired to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/10\/day-problem-solving-tips-event-planning-course-sample\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coordinate the wedding reception on the day of<\/a>, you\u2019ve seen your fair share of good and bad toasts. Your unparalleled advice and expertise will be useful to those tasked with giving toasts at the wedding.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech\/#Introductions_are_underrated\" >Introductions are underrated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech\/#You_can_never_be_too_prepared\" >You can never be too prepared<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech\/#Hit_%E2%80%98em_with_humor\" >Hit \u2018em with humor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech\/#Tug_on_the_heartstrings\" >Tug on the heartstrings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech\/#Topics_to_avoid\" >Topics to avoid!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech\/#Minutes_on_the_clock\" >Minutes on the clock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech\/#Wedding_speech_DONTs\" >Wedding speech DON&#8217;Ts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introductions_are_underrated\"><\/span>Introductions are underrated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"449\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9522\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_375893479-e1469044475754.jpg\" alt=\"wedding speech toaster\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_375893479-e1469044475754.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_375893479-e1469044475754-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019d be surprised how many people forget this crucial step! Chances are, not everyone will know who the speaker is. Receptions are comprised of various people of different ages, interests, and maybe even cultures. If the toaster isn\u2019t familiar with every single person at the party, they should definitely introduce themselves. Letting the audience know who they are and their relationship to the couple will make the attendees more receptive to the toaster.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_never_be_too_prepared\"><\/span>You can never be too prepared<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Life isn\u2019t like in the movies when inspiration suddenly strikes and a beautiful, coherent speech is improvised without a hitch. Without any set guidelines, speakers often get nervous. They may stutter through the minutes awkwardly or ramble on and on aimlessly. There is no shame in keeping a couple of cue cards around to keep the speaker on track, and some rehearsal can only do good. Some public speaking experts recommend whispering the speech during practice to help figure out which words should be emphasized for impact.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hit_%E2%80%98em_with_humor\"><\/span>Hit \u2018em with humor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9523\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_394327291-e1469044574519.jpg\" alt=\"laughing couple\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_394327291-e1469044574519.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_394327291-e1469044574519-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Everyone has a different sense of humor. Some like it intellectual and brain-bending, some like it dark and gritty. It can be hard to find common ground, so the toast probably isn\u2019t the best time for a speaker to start their foray into stand-up comedy. Clever wordsmiths shouldn\u2019t shy away from a good pun, but they should use simple, effective language to pique their audience\u2019s attention. The toasters should usually expect a wide and varied crowd, complete with <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/04\/accommodating-children-weddings-parties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">children<\/a> and seniors. So they should go for some PG rated humor unless they want some ticked off parents coming after them!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tug_on_the_heartstrings\"><\/span>Tug on the heartstrings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The emotions are where the meat of the toast should be. Instead of employing a long list of adjectives with the help of a thesaurus, the toasters should give examples to describe the strong characters of the couple. Using a short but sweet anecdote that illustrates the great qualities of the bride, groom, or both will encourage others to think about their fond memories of the couple as well.<\/p>\n<p>Some points worth dwelling on are how the bride and groom fit together as a whole, how they have grown together, and how happy they will be together. The speech doesn\u2019t have to be a tear-jerker, but a little tugging on the heartstrings will make the speech memorable. Speakers should end on a high note and invite everyone to drink in celebration of the happy couple!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topics_to_avoid\"><\/span>Topics to avoid!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9524\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_83616295-e1469044660344.jpg\" alt=\"toaster\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_83616295-e1469044660344.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_83616295-e1469044660344-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some well-meaning toasters often cross the line when it comes to bringing up old college stories and wild nights. It might be hilarious to a select group of friends, but what about the rest of the reception?<\/p>\n<p>Some light teasing is expected, but the toasters should be sensitive to the other attendees and especially the couple. If they are to reminisce about the couple\u2019s younger years, they shouldn\u2019t delve into raunchy stories that grandma Helen would have preferred not knowing. Steering clear of mentions of wild college days and reckless (and maybe illegal) behavior is imperative. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!<\/p>\n<p>Some other topics to avoid include mentions of\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How the fun times are done forever<\/li>\n<li>Failed relationships or previous marriages<\/li>\n<li>Any future plans of pregnancy or children that the couple may want to keep secret<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minutes_on_the_clock\"><\/span>Minutes on the clock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toasts don\u2019t have to be long to be meaningful. The golden rule of wedding toasts is quality over quantity. You want the speech to cover all the bases without making the speech last 30 minutes or feel like it. Around 3-5 minutes is expected, but no more than that\u2014especially since there are usually more than 3 toasters at a reception. Keeping it short and simple will make the core message and themes of the speech clear, and leave everyone feeling good!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wedding_speech_DONTs\"><\/span>Wedding speech DON&#8217;Ts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are as many, if not more, \u201cdon\u2019ts\u201d in giving the perfect wedding speech as there are \u201cdo\u2019s\u201d. Some of these seem obvious, but give them this list of wedding speech don\u2019ts\u2014just in case.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"843\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9530\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/wedding-speech-donts.png\" alt=\"wedding speech\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/wedding-speech-donts.png 746w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/wedding-speech-donts-265x300.png 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Share this Image On Your Site<\/h3>\n<p><textarea style=\"width: 672px; height: 100px;\">&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please include attribution to QC Event School with this graphic.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&#8217;https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech\/&#8217;&gt;&lt;img src=&#8217;https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/wedding-speech-donts.png&#8217; alt=&#8217;Wedding Speech Don&#8217;ts&#8217; width=&#8217;672px&#8217; border=&#8217;0&#8242; \/&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Your job gets a little easier after the toasts are done and the dancing begins. But it\u2019s not over yet! Check out this post to find out <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/01\/after-the-wedding-heres-what-you-need-to-do-next\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what\u2019s next after the wedding<\/a>.<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A a planner, your unparalleled advice and expertise will be useful to those tasked with giving toasts at the wedding. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":17079,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[351],"class_list":["post-9518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Give an AMAZING Wedding Speech - Pointers for Planners<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As a planner, you won&#039;t be giving a speech at the wedding, but you may be able to help nervous toasters prepare their speeches...\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Give an AMAZING Wedding Speech\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"As a planner, you won&#039;t be giving a speech at the wedding, but you may be able to help nervous toasters prepare their speeches...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Pointers for Planners\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCEventPlanning\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2016-07-21T12:00:30+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Event-Facebook-160x160-6.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"630\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Celena Feng\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Celena Feng\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/give-good-wedding-speech\",\"name\":\"How to Give an AMAZING Wedding Speech - 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