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July 2012 Moms
BubbaJug
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NAILED IT:The Speech
BubbaJug
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OK. So, this is what I came up with. I don't have a great deal of time to change it because I have to get ready for the rehearsal and then I have to report at 7am for hair and make up and 5 hours of photos (zero exaggeration)... Let me know if it's a total bomb. And ignore all the bad punctuation and capitalized letters, I've been editing and reediting... Whatev.
"Good Evening Everyone,
Most of you know me, but For those of you that don’t, I’m BubbaJug , I’m married to Desiree’s Brother, Bert.
While I am less than thrilled to be standing up in front of you all speaking (public speaking is just not my thing), Desiree’ said I had to, so here I am. I apologize in advance for how badly this might go.
One fateful evening 4ish years ago Doug and Lynn invited me into this family by ignoring just about every social norm imaginable and all but delivering me to Bert’s doorstep. That was my first clue that this family, these people were something all right.
Eric, I’m not sure if you know exactly what you’ve gotten yourself into, but I’ll give you a couple of the highlights. This family, Doug, Lynn, Bert, and Desiree are a force. They are passionate, patient, kind, generous, loyal , they will be there whenever you need them, for any reason at all, and above all of that, if it’s not enough… They love loving people. They’re fabulous and in this outsider’s opinion, you really couldn't have done any better than this family.-------- You two, you ok? Keeping it together? No? Ok then. (to my inlaws who will be puddles)
Now, I am an only child, I will always be an only child but I do have a Desiree’. Desiree’ you amaze me with your kindness, the good you see in everyone, with your patience and with your strength. You are such a beautiful person, I hope you always, always, always remember this night and this room that is lit with love for you. Take it in, and Let it light your way through this marriage.
To the Bride & Groom!
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Re: NAILED IT:The Speech
I think it is great. I would sell yourself short and say the speech will go terribly. I do a lot of public speaking and that is always one of the first things they teach you. Be a force (like the family). Don't be apologetic to anyone and just go for it (of course a drink or 2 before will help out).
ETA: wouldn't sell yourself short...
IMO, I would take out the second paragraph "While I am less than thrilled to be standing up in front of you all speaking (public speaking is just not my thing), Desiree’ said I had to, so here I am. I apologize in advance for how badly this might go."
I understand that is how you feel, but if you let your audience know that then, especially, at a wedding, it is kind of a negative feeling when the day is supposed to be happy and positive. It makes them wonder why are you there in the first place.
My suggestion would be something along the lines of "For those of you who know me, know that I am not used to public speaking and I'm a little nervous being up here is front of all of you, but knowing the family as along as I have I feel like this is the best time to express my feelings towards the bride, her family and warn the groom what he is gotten himself into [smile so they know it is not a mean thing]."
But that is just my opinion.