Well the wedding is tomorrow night and I still havent written a speech. Im very nervous and dont have a clue what to put in there. Any help at all. THis is my little brothers wedding
Just wing it. That is what I do. No need to think, say what you feel, that way it is coming from the Heart not the Brain and Pen.
If it were me I would go for a mix of sentimental and humour just to keep the mood light and happy but still stressing how good the day is. No need getting everyone crying, but some laughter is all good as long as the spirit of the day is kept.
I have no clue what to say at all. I dont know if i wing it if ill freeze. DOnt want to talk for more than 5 minutes....my stomach is turning thinking about it.
More nervous than the groom? Dude, you got it EASY! Hehehe. It kinda depends your relationship... if you are close, talk about that. You're proud of him, etc. If you always gave each other a hard time, joke about that. Is there a significant age difference between you and him? I guess that could make it tougher. I'm with Will... just speak from the heart!
Look around you may find some ideas: http://www.thebestmanspeech.com/ Actually that link sucked....maybe there's better one's out there though? I think I'd wing it too, I could never remember some big speach that I wrote the day before....
Isaac, I speak in public a fair bit. It's completely natural to be nervous. Best tip I can give is to not stray too far from what you know if you're going to wing it. And I know people are just joshing with you, but probably best to not be too hammered before your speech (although I've seen some very interesting speeches from some very drunk people ). Analogies are good - what about a shaving one? "Marriage is like shaving.....you get far less irritation if you go with the grain before attempting to go against the grain...." or "In today's world, marriage is seen by some to be as temporary as a Bic disposable. I think of marriage being more like a good straight. Dangerous? Maybe, if you don't know what you're doing. But with care, patience, practice, and fortitude, both can be the most rewarding experiences you'll ever know...." Probably too soppy. Whatever you do, I'm sure it will be appreciated. Best of luck, James.
Hey James, I never realized you were such a wordsmith! Now that I look back on some of your SRP posts I guess I should have! Isaac, I honestly don't know what to say to help you out! Sorry Mark
I am a Instructor so public speaking is what I do. I guess I am one of the few that it was a natural thing to do because I never felt scared or nervous. I always just get up and do it. Then again I am very familiar with the material I am presenting. I would just have a few drinks to get relaxed and think about your brother as a child, growing up and adulthood. Tell a few embarrasing funny stories about your childhood together to break the ice. Wish him and her a long happy life together and finish with a toast in their honor. Btw you could try to picture everyone naked...but that depends on the audience Good luck Raf
