The groom is expected to start by welcoming all present, who have taken out the time to make it for the happiest moment of his life. By saying so he need not mention all present individually and no one feels left out.

Next, he should thank the parents of the bride for blessing the happy occasion with their presence. He should express his happiness and gratitude to them for raising such a lovely daughter who now is the apple of his eye. He should thank them for their blessings and for being able to make it to their wedding.

The groom has to thank the people who have helped to make the wedding so special. No wedding speech is complete without the groom thanking his new bride in front of all present for agreeing to marry him. Many jokes have been associated with this situation and they definitely lighten the atmosphere.

Teasing is fun as long as kept within limits with no intentions of hurting anyone. The groom has to thank all for their gifts and token of love, and say that he and is wife, appreciate the same. Thanking the best man and the bridesmaids comes next. Obviously, one has to thank a whole lot of people at the wedding and the list may seem endless but the groom needs to do it with flair so that it does not look like a very long list or worse a monologue!

One should have presence of mind during the speech. Just because they have prepared the speech does not mean that they have to follow it to the last word. Making modifications if necessary as per the situation does help. One might have to cut the speech shorter or even say a few words of appreciation for some unexpected guests. Whatever the case may be, it needs the full attention of the groom.

Getting last minute jitters is absolutely fine. So, carrying a bulleted note it is advisable, if the groom thinks he is about to suffer from a case of sudden amnesia he can refer to the full speech and simply read from it. It will be better than fumbling up there in front of so many people at all costs.

The groom has to simply remember to speak well and speak in style. After all this is definitely the best possible short cut into the bride’s family and to her heart too!

The groom should avoid lengthy pauses. Pauses during the speech should be timed perfectly. Otherwise, they break the flow in the speech and make it look inappropriate. While pauses can magnify the meaning of the words, they can have an opposite effect also. Using words like ‘umm’ and ‘ahh’, which are just phonetic sounds should be kept to the minimum.

Repetition of the same thing can make the speech boring and sticking to the point is important. Having a positive approach to interruptions is essential. One should not let his facial expressions show discomfort on being interrupted during the speech. This is quite natural as he is interacting with his close ones. Keeping a reign on his line of thoughts, while answering the comments with good humor, is essential. The groom should be prepared for this.

The body language should exude charm and comfort. Continuous eye movement often makes the guests uncomfortable. Thus, it is better to scan the audience at a normal pace than to try to locate someone frantically in a sea of faces. Avoid frowning. If during the speech, you are stuck up just take a fleeting glance at the piece of paper in hand. However, under no circumstances should one read from it. During the speech if one feels that he needs to take a look at his notes it should be done well in advance. He should not come to an end of his line of thoughts and then look down for help. This breaks the continuity and makes him look unprepared.

One should not look grim and up tight. Breathing is relaxing and taking a few deep breaths before commencing the speech is helpful.

The pace of the speech should be controlled. It should not look like one is trying to get over with it. If one tries to speak too fast then it might leave him gasping for air. Talking too slowly can make it boring. So the right thing is to pace is perfectly and breathe at the gaps, not in the middle of the sentence.

One should not speak things without meaning them. Speech without thought comes across easily and looks artificial. Therefore, it is important to know what one is speaking. Hence, it is significant that you concentrate on the speech when it is being delivered, and also rehearse the lines in advance.

Avoid lisping and slurring. Obviously, it is a great day but keeping a reign on the number of pints gulped down until the speech is done with, is vital. After all, you have all the time to enjoy yourself. Avoiding such embarrassing situations is in ones own hands.

From the moment the bride agrees to the groom’s proposal of getting married, until the day it actually takes place, there is ample time to prepare a speech. However, it is not as easy as it sounds for many people, but you should not panic over this.

However, to make an impression it is helpful to note all the happy times you have spent together. There are some moments that hold a special place or are just wonderful memories. Sharing one’s experience is a special way of showing how much you care for her. It might be a simple thing or just the right moment when both of you realized that you were made for each other. However, sharing it again gives you a chance to relive the magic of the moment, and share it with people who mean a lot to you. Beginning the speech with these happy moments is bound to grab the attention of the audience.

Showing gratitude and thanking everybody present is important. In his speech, the groom should thank the guests and the others who have helped to make the wedding a success. A wedding needs a lot of planning and there are many people involved in it to make it a memorable event. Friends, family and close acquaintances often go out of their way to help in it. Thanking them all here is the responsibility of the groom.

A ‘special thanks’ has to be mentioned for the best man, the bridesmaids, his parents and parents-in-laws, and all the close friends. These special thanks ought to be mentioned for the guests present too, and you should thank them for taking out their precious time and attending the wedding. The bride and the groom might have common friends, so while thanking them the groom can ask the bride to join him in it. This saves her from mentioning all these people again.

Also, keep in mind that one cannot mention each person present at the wedding; otherwise you will have to provide sleeping accommodation for all! It is important not to miss out the special people however. Going over the speech with the best man is important too so that the errors can be altered, and can make sure the speech does not get repetitive too.

While each speech is unique in itself, no speech is complete without mentioning a few emotions. It adds warmth to the speech and makes it more real. Feelings of love, respect, loyalty, compatibility, adjustment and understanding can be mentioned in a subtle manner. It might be a little difficult to bring oneself to speak in front of so many about such feelings, but it is essential. These things need not be mentioned in a serious manner all the time. A dash of humor helps in handling such heavy-duty stuff.

Ok, we all know this one- Practice makes perfect. Surely, it holds true here also. Once the speech is written, well in advance preferably, it is important to practice it. One should be familiar with the lines, but not in a manner, that it does not look like it has been condemned to memory. The flow should be natural. Practicing the speech is an easy way of confirming this. The groom can also visualize himself attending his wedding along with his bride and everybody else while running the speech in his head. It is like playing a movie clip repeatedly where things go as per your needs. This exercise builds confidence.

The end of the speech can be a beautiful quote or a love poem. Thanking the bride here again is also important; it is because of her that you are here remembered.

It is important to keep the speech short and lively and precise. Propose a toast and just let the words flow. It then does become simple.