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To everyone who is giving a speech at my wedding…

“Need ideas on what to say, how to say it, and how to say it well? Check out these 60 FREE wedding speech tips I found and see if they might be helpful for you as you prepare for our wedding!”
-Sincerely,
The Bride

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Click on each wedding speech tip below for more information and to watch how that speech was incorporated into the couple’s wedding video!

 

 

Practice Makes Perfect | Wedding Speech Tip #60 | Evermoore Films |Practice your speech in front of a mirror, you want to make sure you look great during your speech. Nerves can look like a frown, so practice smiling! | www.EvermooreFilms.com Captive Audience | Wedding Speech Tip #59 | Evermoore Films | Now is the time you can tell everyone how much you love the bride and groom. They want to hear what you have to say, so make it memorable. | www.Evermoorefilms.com Phone Interference | Wedding Speech Tip #58 | Sometimes paper is best. Using your phone during your speech can cause interference with the sound system. Plus, paper can’t go dead right before you get up! | www.EvermooreFilms.com efspeechtip057 Create Suspense | Tip #56 Seek Feedback | Speech Tip #55 | Evermoore Films Parent Speech | Wedding Speech Tip #54 | Evermoore Films | It can be special for both mother and father to make a speech together. Decide beforehand what to say and who goes first. Bid a final farewell for the night! efspeechtip053 efspeechtip052 Groom Speech | Wedding Speech Tip #51 | Grooms can make a toast too! A prepared surprise speech can create a special moment for the bride. Thank the guests and verbally love your wife! Check the Order | Wedding Tip #50 | Evermoore Films Pay Attention | Wedding Speech Tip #49 | Evermoore FIlms A Note to Fathers | Wedding Speech Tip #48 | Evermoore FIlms Timing is Key | Wedding Speech Tip #47 | Evermoore Films The Unexpected | Wedding Speech Tip #46 | Evermoore Films Wedding Tears | Wedding Speech Tip #45 | If you're going to make the audience cry be sure it's from the incredible story you have, not from boredom. Tears of laughter and tears of love. Pour A Glass | Wedding Speech Tip #44 | Evermoore Films Look Up | Wedding Speech Tip #43 | Evermoore Films | www.Evermoore Films.com | Practice looking at the audience and projecting your voice at the same time. Writing out your speech is good, but avoid hiding behind it. Cut it Down | Wedding Speech Tip | Evermoore FIlms | You have two options: you can ramble on for 20 minutes or cut it down to an enjoyable 2-5 minutes. Have a friend help you make a wise decision. Big Font | Wedding Speech Tip #41 | Evermoore Films | Hand-write or type up your speech in large font. Use double-spacing and don't be afraid of two or three pages. Print one-sided. Make it easy to read. Stand Up | Wedding Speech Tip #40 | Evermoore Films | Stand tall and relax your shoulders. Take your jacket off if that makes you more comfortable. Looking sharp will give you confidence. Score! | Wedding Speech Tip #39 | Evermoore Films | You do want to be invited over for dinner after the wedding so score points with the bride and groom. Avoid loosing any inheritance you have left. Write And Rewrite | Wedding Speech Tip #38 | Evermoore Films | Write out your speech. Rewrite it. Practice saying it out loud to hear how you sound. Have a friend listen and critique you. Rewrite. Practice again. Stand Still | Wedding Speech Tip #37 | Try to talk while standing still instead of pacing the floor and moving in and out of focus for the camera. It helps us make you look good! The Punchline | Wedding Speech Tip #36 | Evermoore Films | Don't forget to explain inside jokes so everyone else can share the humor. There's nothing like trying to laugh at a joke you don't understand. Time Yourself | Wedding Speech Tip #35 | Evermoore Films | Keep it a reasonable length unless you really do have 15 minutes of great memories to share. Two to five minutes is a great length to shoot for. Fidgetless | Wedding Speech Tip #34 | Evermoore Films | Plan ahead how you will battle the fight to fidget. Hold on to the mic, hold on to your speech, hold on to your glass, or gesture with your hands. Do Your Research | Wedding Speech Tip #33 | Evermoore Films | If you're going to quote someone or mention anything famous, be sure you have your facts straight. Credit the source of your shared wisdom. Record Yourself | Wedding Speech Tip #32 | Evermoore Films | It's your turn to be your own audience. See what you sound like by practicing your speech in front of a camera and critique yourself. Include Gestures | Wedding Speech Tip #31 | Evermoore Films | If possible, set down your glass while speaking. Use your free hand to make gestures to keep the audience captivated. Then grab your glass to toast. EFSpeechTip030 A Flowing Speech | Wedding Speech Tip #29 | After you think of the speech, write the speech, and review the speech, then see how much you can remember of the flow of the speech from memory. Think Straight | Wedding Speech Tip #28 | Evermoore Films | Feel free to be humorous, emotional, witty, personable, original, grateful, and sober. Avoid being nervous, monotone, mumbling, or wasted. Original Is Best | Wedding Speech Tip #27 | Evermoore Films | Finding sample speeches online is easy, but take the time to be original and personable. First try to write your own, then get ideas from others. Plan a Surprise! | Wedding Speech Tip #26 | Evermoore Films | Talk to family members of the couple to find out who can't make it to the wedding. Record a special message to share as part of your speech. Be Vocal | Wedding Speech Tip #25 | Evermoore Films | Vary your volume when speaking. Monotone is easy, but aim higher. Don't worry, the mic won't bite. Inflection makes you sound like a pro. Video is Forever | Wedding Speech Tip #24 | Evermoore Films Organize Logically | Wedding Speech Tip #23 | Evermoore Films Eye Contact | Wedding Speech Tip #22 | Evermoore Films Moving On | Wedding Speech Tip #21 | Evermoore Films On the Page | Wedding Speech Tip #20 | Evermoore Films Take a Breath | Wedding Speech Tip #19 | Evermoore Films Funny is Good | Wedding Speech Tip #18 | Evermoore Films Plan it Out | Wedding Speech Tip #17 | Evermoore Films Speak Out | Wedding Speech Tip #16 | Evermoore Films Tell a Story | Wedding Speech Tip #15 | Evermoore Films Look Around | Wedding Speech Tip #14 | Evermoore Films Speak Up | Wedding Speech Tip #13 | Evermoore Films Be Wordy | Wedding Speech Tip #12 | Evermoore Films Old Fashioned Paper | Wedding Speech Tip #11 | Evermoore Films Slow and Clear | Wedding Speech Tip #10 | Evermoore Films It's Their Day | Wedding Speech Tip #9 | Evermoore Films The Write Speech | Wedding Speech Tip #8 | Evermoore Films Smile, You're On Camera! | Wedding Speech Tip #7 | Evermoore Films Be Thankful | Wedding Speech Tip #6 | Evermoore Films Greetings | Wedding Speech Tip #5 | Evermoore Films Plant Your Feet | Wedding Speech Tip #4 | Evermoore Films What Do I Say? | Wedding Speech Tip #3 | Evermoore Films Introduce Yourself | Wedding Speech Tip #2 | Evermoore Films Eat the Mic | Wedding Speech Tip #1 | Evermoore Films