Preparing for a Wedding speech? I had the honour of being best man two summers ago. My top advice: put the work in before the day, and it pays off. 💪 In the week before, I read my speech through as much as possible, getting used to saying the words out loud, growing comfortable with the timing. I knew I wasn’t going to learn it (an unnecessary pressure in my opinion,) but I wanted to be very familiar. I read it aloud in front of my wife and a trusted friend and I was happy with the material. 👍 On the day, I reminded myself I was here to enjoy it and be there for the groom. This helped channel my nerves and stopped me getting ahead of myself. 👍 A few minutes before, I went off to the gents and took a couple of deep breaths (the butterflies were kicking in,) and hummed gently through my voice. And then before you knew it, it was done! Phew. 🍾 Wedding speeches are nerve racking for everyone-even public speaking coaches... Preparation is key to feeling confident, so you can enjoy yourself on the day. If you have a Wedding speech coming up, get in touch. I can help you through every step of preparing your speech. Speakfulness@gmail.com
I had the honour of being best man two summers ago.
My top advice: put the work in before the day, and it pays off. 💪
In the week before, I read my speech through as much as possible, getting used to saying the words out loud, growing comfortable with the timing.
I knew I wasn’t going to learn it (an unnecessary pressure in my opinion,) but I wanted to be very familiar.
I read it aloud in front of my wife and a trusted friend and I was happy with the material. 👍
On the day, I reminded myself I was here to enjoy it and be there for the groom. This helped channel my nerves and stopped me getting ahead of myself. 👍
A few minutes before, I went off to the gents and took a couple of deep breaths (the butterflies were kicking in,) and hummed gently through my voice.
And then before you knew it, it was done! Phew. 🍾
Wedding speeches are nerve racking for everyone-even public speaking coaches...
Preparation is key to feeling confident, so you can enjoy yourself on the day.
If you have a Wedding speech coming up, get in touch. I can help you through every step of preparing your speech.
Speakfulness@gmail.com