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Okay, I'm freaking out a little ( NBR)

soko987soko987 member
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Just a little.

I wanted to run my best woman speech by you guys. My goal is to be short and sweet, and to not completely embarass myself:

" Good evening. I am going to keep this as short and un-awkward as possible. (Groom), you've been one of my best friends for the better part of a decade. You are one of the funniest, most honest, and most loyal people I've ever known, and I couldn't be happier that you have found a funny, honest, and loyal woman to spend the rest of your life with. I can't really put into words what the two of you mean to me, so I'll just say that I love you both, and wish you nothing but health and happiness in your new life together. To ( Groom) and (Bride) - cheers."

Jesus, it looks so cheesy and impersonal all typed out.  And is un-awkward even a word?

Someone shoot me now. I HATE public speaking. Especially public speaking that involves a microphone. Yes, I have a microphone phobia.

Okay, I'm done rambling. Does it sound okay?

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Re: Okay, I'm freaking out a little ( NBR)

  • NastyAnnieNastyAnnie

    That is one lucky groom. <3

    It's great. They'll be thrilled, no one will be embarassed, and honestly, it isn't about your speech, but the couple, so it will all be fine. You're going to be great. :)

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  • Lanny02Lanny02
    I think it sounds good!  I'm a nervous wreck when I start speaking in public!  GL!
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  • soko987soko987 member

    Ugh, thanks. Now, if I can just get those words out without stumbling over every word, it will be a victory.

    BTW, is un-awkward a word? Because it just sounds so...awkward.

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  • MCMoo23MCMoo23

    Yes

    Good job! It's short, sweet, and to the point. I think it sounds very nice!

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  • Lanny02Lanny02
    I'd use un-awkward!  It does sound strange though, I wonder if there's anothing word to use? 
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  • MCMoo23MCMoo23
    imagesoko987:

    Ugh, thanks. Now, if I can just get those words out without stumbling over every word, it will be a victory.

    BTW, is un-awkward a word? Because it just sounds so...awkward.

    I think it's a word..You can make pretty much anything into a word with a hyphen lol. It sounds fine to me! 

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  • monj76monj76

    I like it. Maybe put in a funny story about the groom or the couple when they were dating. Also, when you are in front of everyone, try to speak from your heart and not the paper.

    Effing crazy people.
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  • NastyAnnieNastyAnnie
    imagesoko987:

    Ugh, thanks. Now, if I can just get those words out without stumbling over every word, it will be a victory.

    BTW, is un-awkward a word? Because it just sounds so...awkward.

    In short...No.

    But, it's better to use it. It adds personality and humanity to your "speech". I'd use it.

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  • soko987soko987 member
    imagemonj76:

    I like it. Maybe put in a funny story about the groom or the couple when they were dating. Also, when you are in front of everyone, try to speak from your heart and not the paper.

    I know - I would rather not read it from notecards. I think I can memorize it...it's not like I'm trying to recite the Gettysburg Address, right?

     

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  • ParadisemoonParadisemoon member
    It might be just me but the "Good evening" at the beginning sounds kinda off. Like I said, maybe its just me. But the rest sounds nice. Good luck!
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  • soko987soko987 member

    imageParadisemoon:
    It might be just me but the "Good evening" at the beginning sounds kinda off. Like I said, maybe its just me. But the rest sounds nice. Good luck!

    It does sound a little ghoulish, doesn't it? "Good evening...bwahahahaha!" That was my, um, scary laugh.

     

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  • KateLouiseKateLouise member

    is there another best man speaking? Do you know if the traditional pattern of sppeches is being followed? I ask because traditionally the best man thanks and acknowledges the bridesmaids. I think in this ady and age with plenty of brides speaking themselves you may not need to, but it is tradition.

    I agree that the good evening sounds a bit stilted. Beyond that it's sweet and to the point.

    As an English teacher who has seen hundreds of nervous teenagers give speeches over the last 10 years: make eye contact, slow down, make eye contact, smile, slow down, make eye contact.

    Good luck, you'll do great. Your audience will WANT to hear you speak and totally be on your side!!! 

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