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1) Think about what it is you have asked you to speak on. Whether it is to make remarks about a couple and their relationship, thank guests for coming, or toast the guest of honour, the reason why you are speaking is important to keep in mind. This will help you to keep your speech on task and concise.
2) Consider the length of your speech. There is no right or wrong length of time that a speech should take, but be aware of when you will be speaking. If the speeches are to take place before a meal or food in general, try to keep your speech short and snappy to keep guests on your side! If you are the first to speak then consider the topics you need to cover such as introduction of the guest or guests of honour and their families and the time necessary to do so. Most importantly, the length of the speech should be long enough that it entertains guests but also short enough that it does not put them to sleep!
3) Practice makes perfect is the saying, and when it comes to delivering a speech practicing a few times before the event is a definite recommendation. Try it out on family or friends and be prepared for feedback and suggestions on what does and does not work. This will help you to deliver a great speech.
4) Some speech deliverers prefer to have the speech written out completely while others like to speak without notes. Either way is acceptable but it is important to bear in mind how you will feel on the actual day. Just because you are comfortable giving the speech to your partner will not necessarily mean you are able to deliver it in the same form to a couple hundred guests. It is recommended that you write at least a few points on a card which will help prompt you throughout the speech.
5) Closing remarks allow you to wrap up your speech and provide final comments. This is a great place in the speech to include well wishes, traditional verses/ sayings or even a poem that will help to sum up the topic of your speech. Another way to close your speech is to ask guests to join you in toasting the guest or guests of honour on their special occasion.
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