Maid Of Honor Speeches

Notes on My Maid of Honor Speech

Here are the most important things I learned about preparing and giving my maid of honor speech.

I really benefited from getting a book about maid of honor speeches because it had so many great examples of things to say that I was able to just borrow most of the speech and only add a few personal things I wanted to say.

Start by collecting your ideas and thoughts about the bride, the couple. Make an inventory of things you could say so you can pick the best things. Sort them by which are most important.

When you actually give the speech here are things you probably want to include:

• Tell everyone who you are. Many of the people may not have met you.
• Thank the bride for asking you to be the maid of honor. Let her know how important this is to you and how much you appreciate her friendship. Maybe talk about how long you have known the bride and groom and why you were selected to be the maid of honor.
• Next talk about the bride and groom. How did they meet? What were your thoughts when you learned about their relationship. Talk about how they complement each other. Let the groom know what a wonderful person the bride is. Everyone has already heard from the best man how the groom walks on water so now is your turn to “even the score”.
• Tell a funny story that illustrates the relationship of the couple. If you aren’t good at humor then talk about something that is sweet, exciting or inspiring about the couple. One really hilarious anecdote can make your speech memorable. But keep it tasteful. One funny story is enough. Your job is not to be a comic. You are flattering the couple and making everyone feel good about the wedding.
• Conclude by saying how happy you are about their wedding, congratulate them and wish them much success and a long, happy life together.

Talk from your heart and from your point of view. Only talk about positive things but don’t lie. Add in a famous quote or line from a poem if it is appropriate.

Remember: Bring notes. Don’t try to improvise. Don’t get too personal. Don’t say anything negative or depressing. Rehearse until you feel comfortable with what you are going to say.