grooms speech for wedding

[BobbyBobBob]

I'm getting married very soon and I'm incredibly nervous about doing my speech. The last time I got up and spoke in front of a load of people was when I did myEnglish oral at school and I can remember how terrified I was then. Apparently I kept moving backwards and forwards. (I didn't even know this). I don't want to make a fool of my self doing the speech.

Can anyone give me any confidence tips that you think may help. Also I want to try and make it as funny as possible so if you know of any good websites to get ideas from.

one last thing, do you think hypnotherapy would work to cure this silly fear?

many thanks

[nungate]

How about you find a friendly face in the crowd and just talk to that person?
Or keep your focus on your lovely bride. Keep it short, witty if you can, don't drink too much beforehand, take a deep breath in and smile. Don't focus on the speech too much otherwise you'll spoil your day

[pizza]

Aw hun this isnt school and I remember those speeches !! talk about a subject for 5 mins and it seemed like an hour,since then I have moved on I have done poems and read them for many occassions weddings engagements birthdays even funerals.
I have had great pleasure from doing this because I have sat down and wrote them because it was important to me and the people on each event.
You are getting married to the person you love it doesnt need to be long winded you want to thank her for turning up coz no wife has before lol x
YOU CAN DO THIS COZ IT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY OF YOUR LIFE you don't need hypnotherapy trust me x

[mazie]

"when I did my English oral Exam at school I can remember how terrified I was, apparently I kept moving backwards and forwards." " Tonight I hope to be doing the same, with the mot beautiful girl in the WORLD" That should sort it Bobby.....Good luck with your wedding xx

[pizza]

That's great mazie still laughing x

[mazie]

thanks pizza... I just hope Bobby has a great day and doesn't worry too much about the speech....

Right I'm off Night x

[tamborine]

Your speech is to your bride. Look at her, say how lucky you are to be her chosen hubby. How beautiful/clever/generous she is etc etc. thank the bestman, bridesmaids & guests for making the day so perfect & memorable for you both. Thank her dad for handing her over, for better or worse & plead with him not to rent out her bedroom.

[pizza]

ye mazie its def go Bobby go n wish them all the best n nyt 2 u

[nfn]

Practice. Practice. Practice. Practice. Then ...... rehearse another 20 times! Seriously, write what you want to say (from the heart not the joke book), then read it aloud many times. Do it when you're alone in the house and can say it out loud. DO NOT do it in front of a mirror (you'll obsess). On the big day, enjoy your ceremony. Only have a sip of alcohol. When the time comes, stand up, kiss your bride, take a deep breath whilst gazing into her eyes, pause, stand and smile. Take another deep breath, smile and speak. Don't panic - everyone is there to see the two of you marry - your speech will be forgotten by the first dance! Congratulations and good luck on the big day xxxxx

[boxtops]

Make a few notes on a card - say thank you to all the important people - tell your wife you love her - then sit down. It's all you need to do, and don't forget that everyone will be on your side this time, not critical of your presentation skills or anything like that. It'll be lovely!

[boxtops]

PS - please - don't make it funny, don't make jokes. There is no need, you are the groom - it's the best man's speech that has the jokes and takes the P. Yours shouldn't, it should be short and to the point. Jokes not done well are dire, you want to be remembered for a really good but short and succinct speech.

[DTCwordfan]

Stand up then.

"Love you. Thank you."

Sit down.

That's succinct.

[weecalf]

Just start off by saying And Finally I will like to finish by saying how much you have enjoyed eating a meal which has cost a fortune .Would those who gave us the sandwich makers please remember when passing on a present have decency to remove their own name as we are neither bert & mandy ,eddie and shelia or jim & gertie sorry jim and jerry.If they laugh you away if not blame nerves or the drnk Good luck on your big day .