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Bridesmaid speech to Bride?

As is traditional, the bridesmaids each make a small speech to the Bride, about the Bride. I was asked to be bridesmaid for my boyfriend's sister's wedding. The trouble is, I don't know her that well, we're the same age but don't really hang out and only went out a few times. What can I say in my speech?

Update:

Don't say "keep it short", I know that :)

Update 2:

Not a maid of honour, but at the wedding of her best friend (who will be her maid of honour for HER wedding), every bridesmaid said a speech.

It's a good idea to ask if I even have to give a speech, that didn't occur to me - thanks! And the ideas are fantastic, thanks!!!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Focus on anectdotes when you saw her being happy with her new husband... on a funny date or when you first met her and your positive thoughts on the experience.

    Talk about her positive qualities as a person... ask your boyfriend or the other bridesmaids for ideas...

    End your speech with good wishes for their future together.

  • 1 decade ago

    I assume you mean you are the Maid of Honor.

    Be very gracious and thank her for giving you the opportunity to share such a momentous day in her family's life, that you are so glad you've gotten to know her and that you wish her every happiness life can offer a loving, married couple.

    You don't need to go on and on, like I've seen at some weddings where the little speeches were obviously not well-rehearsed and therefore taxed the patience of the guests.

    Avoid saying anything at all suggestive of wild or bad-girl behavior, even if the bride is notorious for it, or about the wedding night. Such jokes are tasteless, even in a casual setting.

    Rehearse your speech well and smile and let it be enough. All eyes are on the bride anyway, as they say, and I'm sure you'll do fine!

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    It does now not need to be humorous. Why now not make it designated? Why now not inform how a lot a laugh you all had striking out whilst you all had been unmarried. Do now not inform any "in" jokes. Say the way it used to be a designated time in all your lives. Tell what a exceptional buddy she has been and you're so comfortable that she met the groom considering he's a exceptional man, and, they make a lovely couple . Tell that you are going to omit her on your singles organization, however are watching ahead to the following degree of your friendship--having a exceptional new married couple to hang around with. I were to many weddings wherein the bridesmaids intended to be humorous and weren't. Do Not make a laugh of the bride or groom. Cherish them and want them the excellent. This is their marriage ceremony, now not a women night time out. Save the humor for an extra party. Just you wait, do anything designated and you are going to be so comfortable that you simply did---so will the bride, the groom, each units of mom and dad, and grandmothers, aunties, Good Luck

  • 1 decade ago

    I've never been to a wedding where the bridesmaids gave a speech. It's usually just the maid of honor, the best man, the father of the bride, and sometimes the bride and groom themselves, who make speeches at the reception. If, however, you do get called upon to say a few words, just say you wish the bride and groom a lifetime of happiness. That's all anybody wants to hear on their wedding day, anyway.

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  • Haley
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Are you the maid of honor or just a bridesmaid, because I think normally only the maid of honor does the speech. I'd start by thinking about the few times you went out together and if you have any good stories from that.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    hmm.... I thought it was only the maid of honor who said a speech. That's what it's been like at all the weddings I've been to recently. If I were you, I would ask them if you're intended to say a speech or not. If you are, then I would just say that your happy for them and glad that you could be part of their special day.

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  • Marina
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I've been a bridesmaid several times and was never expected to say a few words. This is usually a Maid of Honor duty.

    I would say "Here's to so and so...I wish you both much happiness and health in your life together".

  • 1 decade ago

    sorry hun...i've been a brides maid 7 times...and never once did i have to make a speech...thats the best mans job

  • 1 decade ago

    You could always start out with the fact that you do not know her but you are glad that you will get the opportunity to learn more about her through this marriage. Say things like it will be great finding out more about her and that you hope you will come to appreciate her and love her as your brother does. Just make it like this is going to be a great addition to your family and you are excited to have her join the family.

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