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Making a Wedding Speech

 

[ Buy this book ] S o you have been asked to say a few words’ on the big day. The problem is we don’t get much practice, do we? That’s why this book will prove so useful to you. It will show you how to prepare and deliver a unique and memorable little speech which even the most seas... [ Read More ]

About the Author

John Bowden - When it comes to being a brilliant modern best man, John Bowden knows what he's talking about. He's been there, done it and got a crate of tee shirts. He has also written several books on weddings and speechmaking and is a member of the Comedy Writers' Association

 

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1.Prefaceto The Fifth Edition

2.Finding A Captivating Opening And Compelling Close
Grabbing An Audience’s Attention; Hooking With Humour; Hooking With A Quotation; Hooking With Anniversaries; Hooking With Brackets; Ending On The Right Note;

3.Turning Listeners Into Participants
Kiss The Bride; Knowing Your Purpose And Message; Selecting Material; Using Words To Be Said, Not Read; Painting Word Pictures; Using Figurative Language; Engaging All The Senses; Using Symbolism; Remembering Rhythm; Keeping It Flowing;

4.Weaving Quotations Into Your Speech
Love And Marriage;

5.Saying It With Humour
Testing Your Material; Getting It Right; Adapting And Personalising Material; Timing Your Delivery; Jokes About Jobs; Humour About Hobbies; Wedding Speech One-Liners; Rehearsing Ad-Libs;

6.Using Your Voice Well
Assessing Your Current Skills; Improving Your Speaking Skills; Developing Your Voice Skills; Following The 28-Day Voice Development Programme; A Final Word ...;

7.Giving Out The Right Non-Verbal Messages
Communicating With Your Whole Body; Conveying Confidence And Integrity; Reinforcing Your Verbal Messages; Using Your Head;

8.Having Self-Confidence And Coping With Nerves
Thinking Positively; Visualising Success; Making Fear Your Friend; Using Emergency Relaxation Techniques; Coping During Your Speech;

9.Fifty Model Speeches
Making Your Choice; Proposing A Toast To The Bride And Groom; Responding To The Toast And Proposing A Second Toast; Responding On Behalf Of The Bridesmaids;