The Sunshine Coast weddings speech nightmare!

What is it exactly that defines a good wedding speech? Could it be the humour or is it the charisma and personality of the person making the speech? Perhaps it all boils down to style, expertise, knowledge, or even personal magnetism. In fact, even sex appeal can play a part, but irrespective of what it is; one thing is for sure and that is that it can be exceptionally difficult to make a speech which will appeal to everyone present in the room - even at relaxed and laid back Sunshine Coast weddings!  

Bear in mind that a typical guest list at a wedding includes an incredibly broad audience. From children to work colleagues and from teenagers to grandparents, not to mention a wide range of friends, many of which have different backgrounds and come from different cultures. In fact, there is undeniably no other speaking situation which could be compared to giving a wedding speech. 

Even though you may have some knowledge of the newlywed couple, or maybe you're even related in some way, that could be where it ends. Of course, having so little in common with the happy couple, only makes giving a speech that much more challenging but then again, if you're truly passionate with regards to the subject, then you'll find that many people are drawn to your personality. 

If you’re really passionate about making a speech, then qualities such as sincerity, charisma, and expertise will help to ensure that your audience remains captivated. Even though wedding receptions are not the ideal place or time to deliver motivational speeches, guests will however still expect sincerity and charm in addition to being entertained. 

As many people can testify, nervousness is perhaps the biggest problem faced by those having to make a speech. In fact, some people won't even be able to enjoy themselves until after they have made the speech, so that they know it's out of the way. One should bear in mind that most people making a speech at a wedding reception have never before addressed a large group of people and, as such, the very idea of having to make a speech can quite literally paralyse them with fear.

While it may seem easier said than done, the only way to get through such a situation is to simply get on with it. You can rest assured that even some of the most seasoned speakers experience anxiety and nervousness before delivering a speech but, because they have done it on numerous occasions, they realize that they simply need to get up and start talking. 

Sunshine Coast weddings top tips for speeches:

• Never allow your nerves to spoil the opportunity for you or anyone else. Remember, the wedding ceremony itself is an expression of love while the reception is more of an informal time. Rather than becoming choked up with fear, you should grab the opportunity with both hands and make the most of it.
• Avoid having to rely on notes if at all possible because for the most part, they'll simply interfere with the flow of your speech. Bear in mind that whatever you say during a wedding speech should ideally come from your heart and not from a few bits of paper.
• Try to make the speech as memorable as possible by being different. Unfortunately, many wedding speeches tend to sound much the same, just as many of them seem to follow the same pattern. You should also attempt to involve other guests by referring to people by their names.
• Bear in mind that humour is an international tool so use it to your advantage but of course, you shouldn't attempt to be a comedian. By all means tell jokes if you feel you must, although it's advisable that you practice on others beforehand so as to ensure that you'll get it right on the big day and above all, never be too proud to accept advice.  

Lastly but not least, you need to practice and practice, and then practice some more.       

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