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How to give a bride’s speech



Traditionally, it’s males who make speeches at a wedding, but trends are changing. With increasing numbers of women retaining their own surnames or working as the main breadwinner, why shouldn’t the bride have a say on her own wedding day?

Here are some top tips on giving a great bride’s speech, courtesy of Matthew Rycraft Photography.


Why give a bride’s speech?


A speech is a great way to thank everyone who has contributed to the wedding, and to acknowledge the new connection between the bride and her in-laws. Your Liverpool wedding photographer can also capture your big moment on camera, creating a memorable and unusual image to treasure.


Bride Giving Wedding Speech


What makes a great bride’s speech?


Keep it brief


First and foremost, don’t waffle. Five minutes is a good length of time to aim for – after all, other members of the wedding party also need to have their say.


Consider the audience


Avoid making ‘in-jokes’ or obscure references that will only baffle your guests. What would the audience want to hear? Humour is good, but do avoid jokes that are over-rehearsed or taken from other sources.



Make it clear


If you have notes, write them just as you would speak. Then you can read them out if nerves take over. Remember to breathe and to make eye contact with your audience, and try not to speak too quickly.


Make it your own


Above all, make it your own words. What do you really want to say? If you can, try to find a unique angle, to avoid repeating the content of the other wedding day speeches.


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  • Weddings
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    • Real Weddings
    • Wedding Venues
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      • Southport Venues
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        • Formby Hall
        • Meols Hall
      • Cheshire Venues
        ▼
        • Capesthorne Hall
        • Cheshire Woodland Weddings
        • Crewe Hall
        • Grosvenor Pulford
        • Heaton House Farm
        • Hallmark Llyndir Hall
        • Hillbark Hotel
        • Inglewood Manor
        • Mottram Hall
        • Nunsmere Hall
        • Peckforton Castle
        • Rookery Hall
        • Rowton Hall
        • Soughton Hall
        • Tower Hill Barns
        • The Mere Golf Club
        • The Belle Epoque
      • Liverpool Venues
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        • 30 James Street
        • Crowne Plaza Hotel
        • Croxteth Hall
        • DoubleTree by Hilton
        • Hard Days Night
        • Hope Street Hotel
        • Isla Gladstone
        • Knowsley Hall
        • Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
        • MalMaison
        • Marriott Hotel
        • OH ME OH MY
        • Rainhill Hall Wedding
        • Racquet Club
        • Speke Hall
        • St George’s Hall
        • Sefton Palm House
        • The Little Chet
        • Shankly Hotel
      • Wirral Venues
        ▼
        • Bodysgallen Hall
        • Leasowe Castle
        • Leverhulme Hotel Wedding Venue
        • Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa
        • Thornton Manor
      • Lake District Venues
        ▼
        • Netherwood Hotel
        • Laura Ashley Belsfield Hotel
      • Lancashire Venues
        ▼
        • Bartle Hall
        • Eaves Hall
        • Hurlston Hall Wedding Venue
        • Mitton Hall Weddings
        • Rivington Hall Barn
        • Stanley House Hotel & Spa
        • West Tower Weddings
    • Pricing & Packages
      ▼
      • £1800 Recommended Venue
      • £1800 Weekday/Last Minute
      • £1900 Full Day Digital Only
      • Videography £1300
      • Photo & Album £2200
      • Photo & Large Album £2500
      • Luxury Package £3000
      • Photo & Video £3200
    • Videography
      ▼
      • £1300 Pricing Videography
    • Weddings Abroad
    • Pre Wedding Photography
    • Wedding Albums
      ▼
      • Graphistudio Wedding Albums
        ▼
        • Graphistudio Young Book
      • Parent Books
      • Wedding Album Designs
    • Wedding Products
      ▼
      • Groom Coverage
      • Guest Signing Frame
      • Personalised Guest Books
      • Thank You Cards
      • Wall Art
      • Wedding Vouchers
      • Wedding USB Sticks
    • Behind the Scenes
  • Portfolio
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