Peter West
1 Friars Gardens
Hughenden
Valley
Buckinghamshire
HP14 4LT
0845 226 5899
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Speeches:
This is where I am
often asked to help: it is the opportunity for the Bride’s father, the
Bridegroom himself and the Best Man to say something significant. Everyone
should try to do justice to the special day by preparing some words which will
be sincere and original. But – note! - for someone who is not experienced in
public speaking and is dreading the occasion,
a few sincere words said in an
original way will be far better than
an attempt to stay on his feet for fifteen minutes!
I can often help with ideas
from speeches which have worked well in the past – or with tips on how to
overcome those nerves. Just ask.
Of course it is
usual for the speeches to be in this order.
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The Father of the Bride
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The
Bridegroom
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The Best Man
But the three
traditional speeches are not necessarily the limit in the 21st
Century. It is becoming increasingly common for the Bride to add her own thanks
or make other comments about the couple’s plans for the future, extending
invitations for those gathered to visit them…and so on. But please download the
Guide to Etiquette and Protocol
for further pointers.
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