Wedding speeches can be very memorable and a fantastic way to honor those you care about. If you are speaking at a wedding or if you are the couple getting married, we have a few tips to help your wedding speeches to flow just right. Check it out:

Rehearsal Dinner and/or other pre/post wedding event/s:

• Have each person stand up and give a brief introduction (name, hometown, how they know the couple etc.)
• This is chance for you, as a couple, to thank family and friends

Wedding:

• If you have an informal ceremony, or in our case the Korean Traditional Wedding Ceremony, you can have key people give brief speeches and well wishes during this event
• Consider honoring mentors, friends or family by asking them to speak in between courses during the reception dinner (this is in addition to the traditional parents welcome, Maid of Honor and Best Man speeches)
• Your wedding is another chance for you, as a couple, to thank family and friends

Speech Prep:

• If you would like someone or multiple people to speak, make sure you tell them in advance and let them know the length of time they have and/or if you would like them to talk about any particular topic
• Have a microphone handy (if necessary) and make sure the speakers are positioned in places visible to the crowd
• If you have an MC, make sure their role is also clear
• During your reception or other events, people may ask to speak and/or just start speaking in front of the crowd. Be ready for this.

Speaking Tips:

• Speak from your heart
• Memorable (but appropriate) stories are enjoyed by many
• Put the focus on other people
• Keep a positive tone