So if you due to give a speech at a wedding I thought that I'd offer some hints and tips, using my experiences as a photographer of many weddings as well as a media producer and presenter.
1. Don't be too nervous, whether you're the father of the bride, groom or best man, everyone is wanting you to do well. The audience will laugh at all the right points and provide you with a warm welcome.
2. Know what you're going to say, share your speech in advance with someone whose opinion you value, if they think it's good then you should then feel confident about delivering it.
3. Use light and shade, by that I mean cover the traditional elements, which of course includes acknowledging all the people that you should but also...
...make them laugh as well! you'll find some great examples on-line, along with some examples of some of the formalities to include, take these ideas and make them personal to the people you are talking about.
4. Don't hold back, it's a day of emotion, say what you feel and what is authentic. If it's genuine, sincere and positive then I am sure that you will get a good reaction.
5. Finally, enjoy it! Maybe organise the speeches to be done before the meal starts so that you can then feel comfortable having a few drinks.
Paul Saunders is a full time Professional Photographer. Based in Loch Lomond, he works throughout Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Ayrshire and Loch Lomond. Paul specialises in Wedding Photography, Family Portrait Photography, Photography Training Courses, Photography & Video for Businesses and Charities.
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As the mother from the bride you will curently have many weeks or actually months of wedding preparing. You will be helping your daughter to help to make her wedding day function as the one she has usually dreamed about and that you will find little time to extra. I suggest you a site Father of the Bride Speech which help you to prepare yourself for your most important event of life. Thank you for this nice video
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