Maid Of Honor Speeches

7 Tips for Maid of Honor Wedding Speeches

There are a lot more than 7 things you need to learn but here are 7 of the most important things that go into all great maid of honor wedding speeches. (Although I called myself the “maid of honor” sometimes this person is called the “matron of honor” or just the bridesmaid but it is all the same.)

1. Keep it brief. As the maid of honor you will probably be the last one of the wedding party to speak. The father of the bride, the groom, the best man will have already spoken and one or more of them may have gone on much too long. So be prepared to cut your comments to the bone so that the reception doesn’t go on forever

2. If you aren’t good at saying things that make people laugh then don’t try. Especially if the wedding reception is in a church keep your comments from your heart. Concentrate on the romantic and spiritual aspects of the bride and groom.

3. Your comments should be personal but not TOO personal, if you get what I mean. Think about what you intend to say. Is it really things that everyone there will understand, care about and feel is appropriate?

4. Be enthusiastic and complimentary but don’t overdo it. You want to make sure the bride feels good about her special day and the big journey she is starting on but don’t exaggerate. It’s ok to tease a little or even roast the bride a bit but mostly your job is to flatter and congratulate her.

5. As in all public speaking to a mixed crowd–avoid sex, politics and religion!

6. Rehearse your speech with a friend. Ask for their honest feedback and comments and take them to heart. Don’t rehearse with the bride because you want her to hear your comments fresh on the wedding day.

7. Write down notes and bring them with you. It makes it much easier to avoid stage fright and ensure that you won’t forget anything important. You don’t need to write down every word you want to say. An outline is usually sufficient if you have rehearsed it.

I hope these 7 pointers are as helpful to you as they were to me. I strongly suggest you do some research and find a good resource for maid of honor speeches so you can read some good examples and borrow what you need.