How to Write a Maid of Honor Speech

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Of everyone at the wedding, you have the best insight into how much your bestie's partner has changed them for the better.  Your speech needs to be about the friend you knew long before meeting their soulmate and then pivot to what role they have played in their life. Maybe your friend is even funnier now, or maybe you've simply never seen your BFF so happy. 

Start with the bride; end with the couple

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This is also a great way to incorporate their new spouse into the speech if you don't really know them that well; speak to the way that they complement each other or how your BFF's new spouse has made them a better person.

Start with the bride; end with the couple

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Stories do a better job of getting your point across than blanket statements do.  "Each anecdote you share should have an underlying theme that ties all the short stories together," says Peterson. "Reveal that theme near the end of your speech, and you’ll achieve a strong emotional impact."

Pepper in anecdotes

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The nature of this speech is not so much about your relationship with your friend, but the bond the couple shares.  Make sure all of the separate components of your toast draw a positive conclusion, ending in how happy the couple is together and your best wishes for their marriage.

End with a positive outlook

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