Most people are unsure about the proper etiquette for wedding speeches. This article will highlight the top ten useful tips to prepare and deliver a wonderful speech that is surely going to be the winner at every wedding.

1. Break your speech into five parts. Here’s an example for a best man speech: Introduction, about the groom, anecdotes, bride and bridesmaids, closing lines.
2. Give a history lesson. Go over the significant milestones about the bride or groom. That would include the schools they attended, the jobs they had or the hobbies they are in to. Concentrate on stuff the audience might find interesting. You don’t have to present a complete biography here.
3. No jokes that have ethnic or racial connotations. This should be a must for every speech writer no matter the occasion. Also don’t make any reference to any lovemaking between the couple, for example on their honeymoon. And avoid any profane language.
4. Don’t mention previous relationships of the bride or groom.
5. Don’t drink too much alcohol before giving your speech.
6. Avoid any controversial family topics like a recent death.
7. Always stand when delivering the toast. Also avoid weak body language. Don’t look at your notes or shoes all the time. Making eye contact with your audience is vital. Also avoid grabbing the lectern or rocking from side to side. These are obvious signs of your nervousness.
8. If you are a friend or relative of the groom don’t neglect the bride. At least say something about the influence she’s had on her husband. If you’re a friend or relative of the bride do the same for the groom.
9. When you speak about both of them unitedly, try to think about what makes them special as a couple. Talk about how they will be able to enhance each other’s lives through their work or hobbies.
10. Everyone likes to hear and tell secrets. Say something no one knows about the person you will be talking about.

If you follow these ten tips above you will have no problem delivering any wedding speech.

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