September 22nd, 2011
Author: Niamh
Be the best best man you can. That means much more than bringing the ring along to the ceremony. It is a privilege to be asked to be best man and the more helpful you can be to the couple the better you will have fulfilled your duty. That means having a plan for all the duties you have to perform, before, on and after the big day. Naturally one of those is to give a speech at the wedding reception and that really should be one of the highlights of the day. So do your homework. Find out about the couple, where they met and how he proposed or any funny incident about their courtship. Obviously you will know the groom well so your speech should contain a story or two about your relationship. It might be about a football team on which you both played or it could be about a holiday you took together where the luggage got lost. You will probably know the parents of the groom so you might suggest that you hope his married home will be as welcoming as theirs. Say something nice about his new-in-laws too and tell the guests how much they have added to the wedding by being present. Speak about how beautiful the bride is and express your wishes for their happiness in their marriage. Traditionally you should respond to the groom’s toast to the bridesmaids, agreeing that they are wonderful. Finally, if the father of the bride is not doing so, you should end your speech with a toast to the couple.
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September 5th, 2011
Author: Niamh
It’s the wedding season and time to prepared for all those big days. The flowers will fade, the dress go in the back of the wardrobe and the cake will be eaten. What is said on the day will, however, be remembered by both the guest s and the couple. So capture the attention of the guests with your opening remarks. Make them feel warmly welcome. Make your speech light-hearted but still sincere. Speak about marriage itself and what it means to you. If you are the father of the bride speak of your pride in your daughter. If you are the father of the groom talk about your son and what he means to you. Maybe you are a best man and if so your speech should be reflect your relationship with the groom. Whatever your part in the wedding party a wedding speech should be about love and
laughter and happy ever after.
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April 26th, 2011
Author: Niamh
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February 28th, 2011
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January 24th, 2011
Author: Niamh
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December 7th, 2010
Author: Niamh
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October 25th, 2010
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