subject: Use Quotes to Make your Wedding Speech Great [print this page] You have been asked to speak for your best friend's wedding. You are exhilarated, but also at a loss. It is easy to congratulate the bride and groom. Maybe you have some good personal stories to share with the crowd. The one thing you lack is how to make it entice and inspire the crowd. Humor is a good ice breaker, but quotes can be the inspiration of the speech.
When looking for a quote, only look for a small quota. One or two quotes is more than enough to fill a speech. This can make narrowing your choice a bit difficult, but adds to the value of the quotes you do choose. When choosing, do not use the same person twice, and make sure to give credit where credit is due. Some people may not know the person you are quoting. Make sure you give the title, or a way to identify who you are quoting.
Choosing the quote is very important. To narrow your selection, make sure the quote is pertinent to the speech. Do not build your speech around a quote. Remember, the quote is secondary, it is a supporting part of the speech. If you need help with the overall structure try Speechmachine's wedding speech creation tool. The quote supports the themes and points of your speech. Use them at specific points, as an opening, or as a closing.
The most important point to remember about quotes is do not be generic. This is a happy time for the bride and groom, choose a quote that is well meaning, inspiring and above all else make it personal. Choose a quote that pertains to the bride and groom, and supports your speech for them. Quotes are a powerful tool, just make sure not to overdo them.
Use Quotes to Make your Wedding Speech Great
By: Bruce Pomeroy
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