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Bride Wedding Speech

Priya Johnson
Delivering the bride wedding speech can be quite stressful for many brides. Standing up before all the guests on the most important day of one's life and speaking sense is not a joke! What does one speak about in a wedding speech? It sure seems intimidating, however, it can be successfully overcome.
Bride wedding speeches are highlights of the wedding day. The words coming out of a glowing, blushing bride is something all the guests wait to hear. However, for introverts or shy people, the thought of delivering a wedding speech can be quite petrifying.
They can be quite intimidating if one is not a public speaker. But, don't worry! There are so many brides who were so nervous about their big speech, but, did perfectly fine on the big day. So calm down and get ready to prepare your speech.
There is no such thing as a perfect wedding speech. A good bride wedding speech is one comprising the right mix of emotions, wit, humor and warmth. The entire speech should only take a few minutes. Prolonging the speech will only get the guests edgy and irritable. Bride speeches ought to be light, humorous, simple and concise.
It's an opportunity to thank everybody involved in making this dream of yours a reality. So stick to the point. Here are some guidelines to help you prepare your speech.

Humorous Beginnings

It's always good to lighten up the atmosphere with a funny wedding quote or two. Gags are always welcome at such gatherings and occasions. Use this opportunity to prepare the audience for the serious bit of your message. But, remember, the humor you wish to incorporate into your message should suit your style.
Do not overdo the humor aspect just because you want the speech to be funny. You should maintain your personality and style.

Anecdotes

You can either speak about a funny incident that occurred when you met your husband, or during your courtship. It could also be an incident that took place in someone else's life. If you can't recollect any such stories, then you can look online for some interesting anecdotes and bride wedding speech examples and share them on your wedding day.
Such anecdotes will get ears tuned, however, don't make it obvious that you picked it from the internet.

Sincere Appreciation

It's important to genuinely thank all those involved in bringing you where you are. Thank God who brought your soulmate to you. Also thank your parents, siblings and all those relatives and friends who have played crucial roles in organizing the big day!
Thank your husband's family, for their love and support. Just remember not to make it a never ending list. But, make sure you don't leave out anyone.

Love Towards Husband

Express your joy of being married to your husband through words or even tears (genuine of course!). You could speak about how all throughout courtship you have realized how God has truly tailor made him specially for you and how you both complement each other.
You can end by saying you have enjoyed being 'Amelia Georgeson' for the first half of your life and are now looking forward to enter this whole new journey of life as 'Amelia Jack Mathew' with him by your side. It will mean a lot to your husband.
There are several bride speech samples available online, however, it's perfectly fine to take inspiration from them and prepare your own speech. It makes it all the more special. While preparing a speech, it is important to remember that one should be genuine and honest.
Don't get caught up in trying to make your speech funny and get stressed out. Speak from your heart. Do not try to be somebody else, as you are beautiful the way you are and people want to hear what you truly feel and think on that day. All the best!