10 Maid of Honor Speech Tips for 2023

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This will help your speech flow better. Rather than reading your speech word for word from a piece of paper, practice your speech enough times so that it’s pretty well committed to memory.

Write it out in bullets rather than complete sentences

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The bullet points will keep you on point while your memory of what you want to say will keep the pace natural and more entertaining.

Write it out in bullets rather than complete sentences

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No one wants to hear you ramble on forever.

Keep it short

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Record it and play it back, read it to a friend, this way it will flow more naturally. You might want to read it to other bridesmaids because they know the bride well and can help you change the speech.

Practice your speech aloud beforehand

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Most people tend to talk faster when they are nervous.

Speak slowly & clearly

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Pause and take a breath at the appropriate moments. Recording yourself is a great strategy to get it right!

Don’t forget to breathe

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Don’t stand with your knees locked, stand up straight and relaxed. Breath in and out before the speech and try to calm down a bit.

Have a relaxed stance

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You may think a few drinks will make you feel at ease, but it will only derail you and slur your words. The bride will never forgive you for being trashed during your speech. You are her best friend, and for the guests, you represent the bride. Don’t let her down!

Stay sober!

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Don’t just stare at your notes. Occasionally lock eyes with the bride and groom so they know your speech is from the heart and not just words on a sheet of paper.

Make eye contact with the happy couple

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Even if you are a bundle of nerves, even if you don’t feel like it – fake it till you make it. Did you know a smile releases hormones of happiness that help you relax?

SMILE!

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Let the bride know how much you mean to her.

Don’t be afraid to show emotion

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