Free and Funny Wedding Speeches

Weddings can be a spectacle and we have all been to one that was. Some weddings reach their most awkward point during the actual ceremony. This can be a rare occurrence and that rarity can only add to the comedy. Most weddings are made or broken at the reception. Sometimes it is the fault of the chicken dance or a drunken family member but more often than not, it is the fault of a speech giver.

We have all seen a few wedding speeches that should never have been given. Although alcohol is responsible for the bulk of unfortunate wedding speeches, others can only be chalked up to complete stupidity. Not all people are natural born public speakers although we have all known someone who erroneously thinks that they are.

 Most people who make regretful wedding speeches do so because of a false sense of confidence. Many people think that they are wonderful public speakers but the personality traits that they find so successful do not always lend themselves to wedding receptions. A cutting sense of humor is a crap shoot at weddings. What you consider to be funny may not be what the bride or groom’s family considers appropriate for public jesting.

Be careful of giving any wedding speeches if you are not related to the bride or groom. Regardless of how close you are, you do not understand the temperament or complexity of their family. Most wedding speeches that crash and burn do so when someone simply goes too far. Don’t be that guy.

If you are going to be giving one of the speeches at the reception, do not drink beforehand. Alcohol makes speech givers too comfortable and more likely to go too far. Showing a little restraint early on will keep you out of the doghouse later.

The key to a good speech in this kind of arena is to keep is short and sweet. Not all bad wedding speeches are bad because of cheap or underappreciated humor. Many receptions drag because of long-winded or overly-sappy toasts. Don’t try to be too cute or sentimental. After all, it is not your wedding.

If it would help, look up a few great quotes about love, marriage or friendship while putting together your speech. You want your contribution to the celebration to be unforgettable for the right reasons. Keep your wits and respect about you and you should be fine. Bottoms up!