Some common problems, and a smart solution.
Note: This article has been specially written to lead web surfers who have accidentally mis-typed "bestman", "fatherofthebride", "wedding speechs" and "wedding speaches" in the search engines - to a place where they can find help with their wedding speech . Please don't email us to tell us about the mis-spellings it contains.
The great news is that spelling doesn't matter (unless somebody reads your notes after your speech!). However the same cannot be said for other more dramatic hiccups.
All sorts of things can go wrong for a bestman, a fatherofthebride or a groom in the delivery of their wedding speeches. We can help you to keep these problems at bay.
Examples
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First, how about the bestman, fatherofthebride or groom who throughout the history of wedding speechs has tried to fly by the seat of his pants without notes on the wedding day, confident in his ability to have his pals roaring with laughter down the pub?
How many of them have succeeded on the day?
Should we ask how few of them have succeeded?
I can tell you, when you stand up in front of a 200 or 400 eyeball gaze, it's very likely your magnificent impromtu sense of humour will desert you completely.
What do you do to prevent this?
A good start would be to acquire a wedding speaches pack.
Follow up by planning and preparing according to the expert guidance you'll find on our free help page and you will have a well prepared, witty and eloquent speech and will be able to deliver it effectively.
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Next, how about the bestman, fatherofthebride or groom who is so stricken with stage fright that the only way he can get through the ordeal of speaking publicly is to drink heavily on the day, resulting in a hugely embarrassing performance, possibly captured forever on video.
What can you possibly do to avoid this situation?
Turn to the help section where you will find advice on relaxation including deep breathing exercises and body flexing routines which will help to reduce and control your nerves.
You must bear in mind that it is OK to have a level of nerves - everyone in front of you will expect that. But on the day, given confidence in your material plus appropriate relaxation techniques, the butterflies will fly in formation and you will sail through this and any subsequent wedding speeches.
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How about the speaker who has created his notes in card form, but drops them on the floor? He picks them up to find they are out of order. Increasingly flustered, he stammers his way through to the end.
What can you do to avoid this?
The first option is to number the cards; a better one is to link the cards together with a key ring or treasury tag.
For this tip and many others please refer to our free help pages.
Wedding speaches don't have to be a nightmare.
And your wedding speech could be a dream.
Be remembered for all the right reasons!
Audience Comment:
"Everyone was engrossed."