What you can't forget to say in your thank you speech

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In addition to the welcome boards with love phrases, the souvenirs So, even if you find it difficult to speak in public, make an effort to prepare a speech in which you express all your joy and gratitude. Moreover, after the wedding rings have been placed, the speech will be more than appropriate to show the happiness you feel at that moment and to inaugurate thebanquet.

General thanks

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The right thing to do is to start the speech thanking all the guests in the name of both bride and groom, alluding to how important it is to have your presence These first words, depending on how formally or not they are pronounced, will determine the tone for the rest of the speech.

Remembering its history

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You can continue remembering the beginnings of the relationship To think that five years ago we were just running buddies, until March 5th when everything changed...". The idea is to put your guests in context In addition, they decided to give a more playful tone to their speech, may also include some anecdotes .

Share your wishes for the future

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From this romantic history, sealed in their exchange of silver rings, it will be consistent give some glimpses of what they want for their future As a married couple. Traveling the world? Having children? Adopting a pet? Your guests will love to know what your next steps will be.

Thank punctual people

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At the end of the speech, don't forget to to thank particularly those people who supported them unconditionally Whether it's their parents, siblings, best friends or groomsmen, these special people will be there to help them on their way down the aisle, from choosing wedding decorations to emotional support. will be thrilled to be highlighted in the speech Tip: if possible try to look them in the eye while saying their names; thus they will express their gratitude from the depths of their hearts.

Remembering those who are gone

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If there are family and friends who are no longer with you, but are still very much alive in your memories, can also thank them in the speech for example, to their deceased grandparents. It will be a nice gesture to honor them in front of all the guests. They can also have them present through a picture or a medal, among other ideas.

Poems and songs

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And a resource that they can use, either to open or close the speech, is to resort to beautiful love phrases, either from poems or songs that identify them. And it is that if the gift of gab is not your best feature to quote some romantic verse or stanza will help them a lot to express their feelings Now, whatever you choose, don't forget to finish off your speech by raising your wedding glasses and toasting with a hearty "cheers.

Just as you will practice a few steps with your wedding dresses and gowns, it is key that you rehearse your speech so that it flows naturally. Ideally in front of a mirror, also control your posture and, for example, if you are going to incorporate short famous love phrases, don't forget to say who it belongs to.

Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.