Giving a MOH speech saturday

Kari1353

So, I don't do speeches.  My bestie is getting married on Sat and I have to give a speech including - how they met which was written by the groom (a good 2 pages single space printed).  They've told multiple people different stories of how they met.  You can tell it is written by the him.  And I kind of don't want to change that since he put his time and energy into the story.  Anyway, I have no idea how to wrap it up with a cheers and good tidings without making it sound, well... dumb.  Thoughts?

lyradimer

I think it is odd that you're giving a speech that you didn't write. Did you offer, or were you told that you were giving the speech? It sounds like you don't really want to. To answer your question, you giving a speech he wrote feels insincere to me. I would paraphrase it in your own words, making it genuine and authentic. That would make the wrap up and cheers much more from the heart. Good luck, I hope it isn't too uncomfortable for you, and congrats to your bestie!

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They told you what to include? I feel like if you have been asked to give a speech you should at least get to choose what you say, as appropriate. If the groom wants people to know how they met, maybe he should do a speech. Or maybe his best man? That's just my two cents though and I have no clue what is typical.

aimeek420

I agree, I think the groom should be reading a speech that he wrote. It might be more appropriate for the rehearsal dinner, if he does.

achiduck

That is really odd.

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Perhaps you could say something like, I know that there are multiple stories of how the bride and groom met, and the groom has asked me to clear up the confusion once and for all. Then launch into his version, perhaps with an exaggerated sigh when you turn the page or something. Then just end with, however it happened I'm glad they met, they are awesome, blah blah.....

ericaandtom2012

That is strange. You should only be giving a speech if you want to, and if you do, you should write it, not the groom. I think you should talk the bride that you're not comfortable reading something you didn't write. Then if you want to, give a short, heartfelt speech saying how happy you are for your friend.

Kari1353

So, I ended up making up another story and going from there.  I didn't feel comfortable in the end reading the speech he had written.  I liked my version better anyway.  Thanks ladies.