MOH Speech

StarryNight39

So I am the Matron of Honor in my cousins wedding next weekened and I am sitting down to work on my speech right now. In my family usually only the Best Man does a speech so I am not sure exactly what to write. The bride has asked me to also do a speech. Do I just do it along the same lines as the Best Man?

KaylaSue19

Just write some well wishes from the heart. I gave a MoH speech for my BFF and ending up crying and not being able to say much, I suggest not doing that. It was kind of embarrassing.. GL

lalap69

I bought Wedding Toasts Made Easy by Tom Haibeck to help me write my MOH speech for my sister's wedding in 2009, and found the book really helpful.  I've lent it to a couple of friends who also found it helpful. 

I did my speech along the same lines as you would see from a best man, but made sure not to roast anyone.  I opened with a funny story from when we were little, talked about how great she is, talked about how great they are together, and ended with a toast to the two of them.

GL!

Kristin789

Rent the movie "Wedding Crashers" - yes, it's a stupid movie but it has exactly the right advice about the MOH speech.  The MOH wants to give one kind of speech because it would mirror the best man's speech, etc.  And the guy says that she really shouldn't do that kind of speech.  But she insists, and starts into HER kind of speech, which is a disaster.  So she stops and then starts again with the kind of MOH speech that the guy TOLD her to do, and it's a smash!

calindi

I helped a friend write her MOH speech, and she got tons of compliments on it!

I'd start by saying how you know the bride, then a brief funny (not embarrassing) story about her (1-2 sentences max).  Then why they're a great couple, and that you wish them the best.

That's usually a good recipe for a great speech.  So something like this:

"Susie and I met the first day of high school and spent a lot of time together on the mock trial team.  She was incredibly talented, and I was always grateful she was on my team.  Her Mom says she got her negotiating skills by trying to argue for extra dessert as a kid.  It was no surprise with her love for debating that she fell in love with a lawyer, and Jim is truly a great match for Susie.  I know they'll keep each other on their toes, and put the same amount of passion into their relationship!  Best of luck to a wonderful couple!"