7 topics to include in the bride and groom's speech

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Evelyn Carpenter

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If you thought that the most complicated thing was deciding on the colors for the wedding decoration or that no text would break your head more than the love phrases you would choose to inscribe on your golden rings, maybe you were forgetting about the speech, because, beyond being afraid of speaking in public or not, choosing the right, clear and emotional words is not always a task that can be difficult.Don't know where to start? Here are the 7 topics that are usually included in a speech that will usually end with a good toast and a "cheers".

1. Thank guests

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Although the order may vary from couple to couple, the most common order is begin the speech by thanking the guests They don't have to go on at length or mention each family, but they do have to a sincere thank you is essential This point cannot be missed and is almost as important as raising your wedding glasses at the end of the wedding.

2. Tell an anecdote

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Speeches are in themselves emotional and that's why they are a bit of humour will always come in handy They can tell a recent anecdote about something that happened to them in preparation for the marriage or go back to years past. The idea is to relax the situation and bring a smile to their family and friends by telling them, for example, that they got the wrong names on the wedding bands or how the sample of the wedding cake they ordered was for a bachelorette party. That's right, don't go to extremes with the jokes Keep the vocabulary and be concise.

3. Reminiscing about the couple's beginnings

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Since many do not know how and when love was born It is always good to include in the speech some lines that recall those beginnings, for example, mentioning that the first time they saw each other was in the halls of the university or that a mutual friend, who is perhaps present there, was the one who introduced them to each other.

4. Share your wishes for the future

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Other topics to include are your desires as a husband or wife. To tell those present if you plan to have children soon or, on the contrary, if you will take advantage of a few years to go out and travel the world.

5. Unveil some intimacy

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How about telling your guests how the marriage proposal went You'll love to know how the bride reacted when she saw that amazing engagement ring or what he looked like if the request was the other way around. Those more intimate details are always tasty to share with others.

6. Record poems and songs

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If the gift of the gab is not what best characterizes them, they can resort to verses of poems and stanzas of songs You can also include some quotes from philosophers; for example, as Plato once said, "with the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet".

7. Highlight absent persons

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And a final topic that they can address in the speech is whether, for example, want to honor special people In this sense, it is common for the bride and groom to dedicate a few words to their grandparents or parents who are no longer with them that day, either because they have passed away or because they were unable to attend for an important reason.

On the other hand, it is essential to prepare the speech with time, of course, you don't need months as you do to look at wedding dresses or choose wedding rings, however, it is recommended to dedicate at least a few weeks, so you will be calm and super satisfied with the final result.

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.