Public speaking can be
a source of anxiety for many people, and giving a toast at a wedding may be
intimidating. However, it does not need to be. With adequate preparation, the
maid of honor can deliver a memorable wedding toast people will appreciate.
About a month before the wedding, the maid of honor should decide what type of
speech she would like to create and begin preparing what she’d like to say. At
least two weeks before the wedding, the speech should be written so that she
can start practicing the delivery. Practice will help reduce anxiety and
increase confidence.
Given time to polish
the speech, the maid of honor can enjoy delivering it, rather than stressing or
making something up on the fly. It is a tribute to the bride and groom, so some
preparation is needed to deliver a memorable toast. The speech can be humorous
or sentimental, as long as it is appropriate and in good taste. The last thing
a maid of honor would want to do is embarrass, insult or offend the bride,
groom or anyone else attending the wedding. Therefore, the she should avoid
using profanity, telling off-color jokes and revealing secrets that will upset
anyone in the room, particularly the bride.
It is best to stay on
neutral ground and develop a speech that will entertain the audience and create
a beautiful memory for the bride. Accepting the role of maid of honor for a
friend or family member is an opportunity to participate in one of the most
meaningful events of a person's life. Although there are many responsibilities,
from the gown fittings to the bridal shower to the wedding toast, there is also
much fun to be had while creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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