All About Grooms Speeches

Grooms SpeechesOn The Big Day, sometimes you need to consider the bride and groom speeches together.

For me and my wife (Samantha), we didn’t want to spoil the surprise by writing out speeches together. But we did think that it might be a good idea sit down and have a conversation about the  the direction we wanted our wedding speeches to go in.

As all been to weddings where we wished the groomsmen would have done a better job giving his speech.  The awkward silence, the nervous laugh, the noticeable unpreparedness.  Well, that moment doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might imagine.  We have been there, we know it isn’t easy, but their are ways to help you turn your most stressful speech into a wonderful and memorable moment.  A moment you, your wedding party and the wedding guests will remember fondly.

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Before the marriage proposal you sought the advice of friends and family and now is the perfect time to seek and utilize the advice of experts when it comes to giving your speech.

Quick Tip: Everything I needed to know about my groomsman speech I learned in elementary.

Think back to the first time you gave an oral book report in your elementary classroom.  You probably did what most kids did – dragged your feet, said you didn’t want to do it, said you couldn’t and then realized their was no way to get out of it.

Then you took your teacher’s advice, worked on a rough draft of things to say.  You stood in front of your bathroom mirror and practiced what you wanted to say.  You highlighted the best parts, worked on the length of your report until you could do it with just a couple glances down to the notecard you had in front of you.

The same is true with your upcoming speech.  It will take some notes and it will take some practice, but it can be a fantastic speech.  You can get an “A” from your bride, your families and your audience.

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Alcohol and Grooms Speeches – Don’t Drink And Speak

One mistake that is often made during the festive wedding day is that the groom will begin drinking before he has given his speech. This can result in a catastrophe.

Even the best planned speech can be a train wreck when mixed with too much alcohol. It is best to avoid drinking all together before your speech to make sure you are at your best. The last thing your audience wishes to hear is stumbling, slurring and rambling. All three can be the result of drinking. It may seem like a good idea to partake in some “liquid courage” before your speech, but it will likely do more harm than good.

Just like you have planned your speech you will plan ahead and have non-alcoholic drinks available to you before the speech. Don’t wait until the day of the wedding to start thinking about what and when you will be drinking. Have a plan and stick with it. You will be glad you did and so will your families and guests.

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Grooms Speeches: Give Credit Where Credit Is Due

Your speech doesn’t need to feel like you just won a Grammy and you are standing up to thank everyone, but it does need to give credit and recognition where it is due. Thanking those who have helped you become the person you are on your wedding day is a must. You will obviously need to thank your family, your bride, your bride’s family and any special friends that helped you get down the aisle.

These recognitions and thank-you’s can be sprinkled throughout your speech, but just be very careful to include everyone that you wish to recognize. Keep your speech interesting and remember that it can include stories about the people that you wish to thank.

You may wish to recognize your great-aunt Edna if she were the one who’s yard you mowed when you realized the girl living next door to her was the girl for you. Interject humor and stories, but always, always be kind. Do not stir up resentment or bring up past relationships.

I can think of no reason whatsoever that a past relationship should ever be mentioned during a groom’s wedding speech. Even if you are thankful that Emme Lu broke up with you and that break up allowed you the opportunity to meet your future wife. Do not mention Emme Lu.

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Grooms Speeches: Talking About Your Bride And You

It is common to tell your guests the story of how you and your bride met. It is likely that not everyone present for your wedding fully knows how and when you met. It is ok to retell your history together as you begin the rest of your lives together.

However, keep in mind that not every detail needs, or should be shared. Keep private moments private, and respect your wife by not telling secrets or moments that she has shared with you in confidence. If their was an ugly breakup in your past together, it doesn’t need to be brought up during your speech.

Remember, to highlight the positive, don’t bring up the negative, and share with your guests the parts of your past you would like them to treasure, just as you do.

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