Groom's Speech

The groom's speech needs to be centered on letting everyone know how you feel about your new bride while also thanking everyone who played a role in making the event a big success.

In general, the groom's speech should be limited to five minutes. Typically, the groom is the second person to speak, after the father of the bride.

The father of the bride might have given a completely riveting speech that will be hard to compete with or he might have bored everyone to tears.

If this is the case, you might have to struggle in the beginning of the groom's speech to get the full room's attention. In any case, be sure that you have a strong opening that will really grab everyone's attention. Such an opening may be a relevant joke about the wedding so far, a quip, a quote by a person at the wedding or just a witty observation.

Of all the people you'll wish to thank in the groom's speech, do not forget the bride's father, first and foremost. He will have proceeded you in your talk. You can thank him for his beautiful daughter, his friendship and kindness, for proposing the toast, his engaging speech, as well as for the wedding feast or whatever else for which he might have paid.

In the groom's speech, you will want to make sure that you thank everyone who participated including the bride, her parents, your parents the groomsmen, maids of honor and others who played a part. Also, thank the guests in general.

Thank the guests for their great wedding gifts, as well as for simply attending and showing their friendship and love. You should thank everyone who played a role in the organization and planning of the wedding.

This includes the bridesmaids, who have attended to your new wife throughout this day. If you are going to comment on their beauties and charms, make sure you do not do it in a way that will make your wife envious or show up your new bride.

The key to the groom's speech is making a good impression on everyone with as few words as possible. Brevity is the soul of wit it has been said and the groom's speech is no exception.

Finally, at the heart of the groom's speech, you should thank your new bride herself for being a wonderful person, exactly the right match for you and your partner for life. In regard to your bride, talk about how you met, how the relationship has progressed and tell funny stories where appropriate. Keep it light and remember not to tell jokes that have the potential to hurt feelings as this will not be a good way to start your new life together.

Finally, end your speech by toasting the bridesmaids and groomsmen for their extra attention on your special day.

Write the speech out in advance and practice it several times so that you do not sound too stiff in saying it. Also, do not over-rehearse as this will sound forced as well. If parts of your speech sound disconnected, make sure you re-arrange it so that it flows.

The groom's wedding speech is one of the most important aspects of the marriage celebration and will most likely be played back on video for years. Monitor your alcohol consumption beforehand so that you are clear and eloquent.

But, above all else enjoy the day since this is the time where you and your bride get to shine before family and friends.