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Should a bride give a speech at her wedding?
I am getting married next Saturday (ahhh!!) and i am wondering whether or not i should make a speech…? What do you think? Has anyone been to a wedding that have had a bride make a speech?

both me and my groom got up and said a few words, thanking people for coming out for our special day and thanking those who really made the day possible. nothing too long, sweet and short.

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I have been married for over four years and I didn’t give a speech at my wedding. After the fact I wish I did though. First of all, I made wired-heart bookmarks (very cute), but no one knew what they actually were intended for. So, if I gave my speech I could have let people know that plus to give thanks for so many people coming to my special day.
Do what makes you comfortable but don’t live your life with the should have – could have thoughts.
Congratulations on your big day coming!! God Bless!

Does the bride have to make a speech at her wedding nowadays?
I’ve been to many weddings lately where the bride and mother of the bride both give a speech. Is this mandatory nowadays?

Of course they can do a speech if they want to but if you don’t want to I don’t think an entire speech is required. You should definately get up with your husband and thank your guests for coming, show your appreciation to anybody who helped make the wedding happen and let the guests know how much their prescenece means to you. If you are super shy you can kinda tag team this part and have your new husband say some. Here’s example:

Introduction as you enter reception, do your first dance as man and wife, then go up on stage. “Wow! Thank you all for coming, its nice to see so many of you have taken time to help us celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our parents, the bridal party who spent all those hours licking invitation envelopes, and our friend Carol who set us up on our first date all those years ago….without your help this day wouldn’t have been possible. Seeing all the love and support in this room from you guys truly puts the icing on the cake and our wedding just wouldn’t have been complete without you. So! Lets eat some of this great food, I know my stomach’s rumbling, and really get this party started!”
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It’s not a great one but a starting point at least.

Bride wedding speeches??
I am looking for wedding speech ideas for my speech… I get married in 11 days and I am freaking out about my speech- I hate public speaking, and I am LOST as to how to write my speech. We have 2 kids together (Chris & Shanna) and I am really wanting to put their names in the speech to honour them… help help!!

Brides Don’t Normally Give Speeches.
The Couple Usually Just Stand Up & Thank People For Coming & Thanking People Who Helped Them A Whole Lot.

If Your Nervous, Just Stand Up With Your Husband & Hold His Hand. You’ll Feel Much Better If He Is There With You.

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Honestly, I didn’t think it was customary for the bride to give a speech, just the best man, possibly the maid of honor and/or the father of the bride, but since you feel you must do so, just speak from your heart, there is nothing worse than reading something off of a piece of paper. The words are there, believe in yourself. Best Wishes!

I need help making an interesting bride wedding speech?
I am the bride and didnt make a speech at our engagement party so have been told i should make a speech at the wedding. So i am. The problem i have is that i am a perfectionist and have problems writing things. Can someone please give me some inspiration on how to re lay stories or jokes? Examples of speeches would be GREAT!!!

There is absolutely no reason you have to give a speech.

No one can write your speech from you. Call it a toast if you decide to give one, it sounds less stressful.

Focus on why you’ve decided to marry your fiance. Discuss. Raise your glass. Drink. Sit back down.

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you can start with this line….

“Hello everyone, thank you all for coming, and for your good wishes.

Wow.. I am now officially married. On one hand, the time has gone by so quickly, and I’m not sure where it’s all gone.. On the other, I never, ever thought this day would get here. Anyone else who’s ever planned a wedding can probably relate.. You just want to get everything over with, so you can stop worrying about the flowers and music, and who’s going to be sitting where, and go on a vacation!! ….and
Blah blah blah……….blah blah blah…………

then you can end your speech by saying…

Thank you all for sharing our joy today! I hope you enjoy it!
Source(s):
the frugal bride

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Example:

Bride Wedding Speech or Toast

Good Evening…or Good Evening Everyone …
(or any suitable greeting you may wish to use, Trish)

On behalf of Steven and myself I would like to thank you all for joining us today as we celebrate our marriage. I know that some of you have traveled many miles to be here – thank you. We are honored to have you with us.

(or, Steven and I sincerely appreciate what you have done.)
(or, Steven and I sincerely appreciate your efforts.)

As I look around me, I am reminded of the importance of family and friends… Steven and I are truly blessed in having all of you with us today to share in this joyous occasion – to witness our union and the coming together of our two families…
thank you all for your support and your love.

(or, thank you all for your friendship and your support)
(or, thank you all for your friendship and your love)

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I do believe that in many ways Steven and I have been moving towards each other all of our lives – we simply took a rather circuitous route…
(or, indirect route)

You see, Steven and I have actually known each other since 8th Grade…

I had just moved from California and we attended the same school…
There was definitely something going on between us – after all, we did date each other for three full weeks – to this day, I’m not exactly sure what that dating actually consisted of – 8th Grade seems like a lifetime ago now…
And, I’m certain that our children would agree that 8th Grade DEFINITELY WAS a lifetime ago!

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I know that I have been blessed in the fact that our paths have been brought together once again…

(Look towards Steven,Trish)
Steven, you are a strong, gentle presence in my life – always reaching for my hand, providing me with support in so many ways…

Good luck