This blog entry is going to be about writing maid of honor speeches and ideas to get your brain flowing.  Before you get started writing your speech, it is imperative that you do not stress out about it.  As the maid of honor, you are going to have a lot on your shoulders and the last thing the bride will want you stressing about is the short speech you will be giving at the wedding.

Did I say short?  Yes, you will need to keep your maid of honor speech no longer than 5 minutes.  You aren't going to be the only person giving a speech this day.  In fact, I would imagine that at least four or five individuals will be giving a wedding speech on this day so keep that in mind when you are writing your speech.

For all situations goes the same - in the church or at the reception - your Maid of Honor wedding speech should be from your heart! If you are not a comic, then don't try to be one. Just be yourself and you will get through it find.  And remember to keep your speech clean.  Don't be talking about sex, drugs, politic, or religion.  The last thing you want to do is create tension amongst people during this time of celebration.

Make enthusiastic and sincere comments and compliments about the couple, but don't exaggerate. Look at things from your point of view. The attendants already have listened to the boy scout opinions of the Best Man. Now it's your turn to give it back and represent the women!  Say something in favor of the bride and the other girls in the room. Indeed, your role is like the Best Man - flatter the bride, congratulate the bridal couple, and tease and roast the bride a little.  Make everyone laugh and encourage everyone to drink and have a great time.

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