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Bridegroom Speeches Good wedding experience by
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• Often the bridegroom's speech is his first major
  public speaking Good wedding experience. That the
  speech is delivered among close family and
  friends can increase rather than reduce the
  stress, for expectations can be high. You see, on
  behalf of the newly weds on their Good wedding
  day, the groom has much responsibility to
  remember and acknowledge or thank a long list of
  people - some of whom will feel offended if they
  are overlooked in the heat of the moment.

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• It does not help, of course, that there are a lot
  of other things to think about at the same time -
  not least what the best man might say next. That
  the groom may have been rendered legless the
  previous evening at a bachelor party, and that he
  has probably by this time imbibed a glass or two
  again today, may also not help the situation.

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• This is not an ideal environment for making a
  major public speech! But it is one that has to be
  done. The secret is to prepare in advance, and to
  make very sure the speech notes are not mislaid!
• Some grooms rely on their new brides to make sure
  their speech notes are there when needed, but
  that can be a risky tactic. She has other things
  on her mind, and few if any pockets. She is
  likely to pass the responsibility on to somebody
  else, such as the best man. And there, with him
  in possession of the groom's speech notes, you
  can see the potential seeds of the groom's
  destruction.

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• Who should the groom thank in his speech, on
  behalf of his new partner and himself?
• Usually bridegroom's speeches follow those by the
  father of the bride. To maintain the flow of the
  ceremonies, after a few opening lines, it is
  usual to start by thanking the bride's father for
  remarks and his toast to the newly weds. It is
  then customary for the groom to thank the bride's
  father for giving his daughter away.

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• Next, both sets of parents should be thanked for
  their contributions, particularly if they
  provided the reception. The mother's roles should
  receive close attention.
• Guests must be thanked for attending, and for
  their gifts, though the groom should be cautious
  about picking out some gifts to mention and not
  others.

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• Thanks should be extended to the minister or
  celebrant for performing the ceremonies.
• The rest of the Good wedding party should then be
  acknowledged, including the best man, the
  bridesmaids, ushers, pages, flower girls, and so
  on.
• Finally comes a test can the groom remember that
  Aunt Flora two tables back did the flowers and
  Aunt Betty over there on the right did the Good
  wedding cake? He will not be forgiven if he
  forgets. The groom needs to make sure he is well
  briefed by his bride and the parents on which of
  the guests have made a special effort towards
  their Good wedding day. Commercial suppliers, of
  course, need not be mentioned.

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• There is much more that should be included in a
  successful bridegroom's speech, before
  culminating in toasts to the bridesmaids, parent
  and his new wife. Most men only ever make one
  groom's speech. A wise groom will offset this
  lack of Good wedding experience by seeking
  guidance on what to say and how. This need not be
  expensive, as draft Good wedding speeches, toasts
  and tips are readily available today.