• Preface
• When You Realise You Have To Mak
• Who Says What And When
• The Golden Rules: What Makes A M
• The Biggest Sin Of All - Gbeing
• Rehearsing Your Speech
• Presentation Is Everything
• Confidence And Relaxation
• Scripts, Notes And Cue Cards
• The Father Of The Bride
• The Groom
• The Best Man
• The Mother Of The Bride And The
• The Bride
• Speaking Tips For Different Char
• Using Ready-made Material
• A Final Toast!

How to Make a Great Wedding Speech

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• Preface
• When You Realise You Have To Make A Speech
  • Fast Facts
  • Fail To Plan - Plan To Fail
  • What Is It About Making A Speech That Causes Us To Become So Fearful?
  • It’s A Control Thing
  • Summary
• Who Says What And When
  • Great Expectations
  • The Beautiful Bride Vs The Beautiful Game
  • What To Do And Say
  • The Father Of The Bride
  • Key Features Of The Father Of The Bride’s Speech
  • The Groom
  • Key Features Of The Groom’s Speech
  • The Best Man
  • Key Features Of The Best Man’s Speech
  • Summary
• The Golden Rules: What Makes A Memorable Speech
  • Just Do It!
  • Using Notes
  • Be Creative And Different
  • Communicate With The Guests
  • Mention Guests By Name
  • Using Humour
  • Telling Stories
  • The Golden Rules
  • Summary
• The Biggest Sin Of All - Gbeing Boring
  • Best Man
  • Father Of The Bride
  • How To Tell If The Guests Are Bored
  • The Drunk Best Man
  • Some Thoughts On Alcohol Consumption
  • Final Thoughts
• Rehearsing Your Speech
  • Impromptu Wedding Speeches
  • Rehearsal Techniques
  • Tips To Aid Preparation And Rehearsal
  • Visualise Yourself Delivering A Great Speech
  • Tips On Visualisation Rehearsals
  • Final Thoughts
• Presentation Is Everything
  • The Story Of Jim And Laura
  • Final Thoughts
• Confidence And Relaxation
  • Who Gets The Most Nervous?
  • Tackling Those Nerves
  • Tips To Help Build Your Confidence
  • How To Relax Before Your Speech
  • More Tips To Make You Feel Relaxed And Comfortable
  • Surviving The Worst Case Scenario
  • Final Thoughts
• Scripts, Notes And Cue Cards
  • My Tips For Using Notes
  • Mind Maps®
  • Final Thoughts
• The Father Of The Bride
  • The General Role Of The Father Of The Bride
  • Dad No. 1: Mr Quiet
  • Private Moments
  • Dad No. 2: Mr Embarrassing
  • Tips For The Father Of The Bride
  • Final Thoughts
• The Groom
  • Entertainment Value
  • Final Thoughts
• The Best Man
  • Embarrass But Do Not Humiliate The Groom!
  • Messages From Those Unable To Attend
  • Making The Toast
  • Final Thoughts
• The Mother Of The Bride And The Mother Of The Groom
  • Mothers’ Impromptu Speeches
  • Do The Mothers Need Any Particular Speaking Skills?
  • When Might The Mothers Speak?
  • Final Thoughts
• The Bride
  • When Should The Bride Speak?
  • A Little Preparation Goes A Long Way
  • What Should The Bride Say?
  • Final Thoughts
• Speaking Tips For Different Character Types
  • Tips For Very Shy People
  • Tips For Very Confident People
  • Tips For Very Nervous People
  • Final Thoughts
• Using Ready-made Material
  • Some Useful Quotations
  • Sarcastic Marriage Quotes
• A Final Toast!
  • Remember The 5cs
  • Anything Else?