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What should a Father of the Groom say in their Father of the Groom Wedding Speech…?
Traditionally, the Father of the Groom Wedding Speech is delivered by the Father of the Groom after the Father of the Bride Wedding Speech i.e., they are second to speak. A ‘Father of the Groom Speech’ can also be delivered by the Mother of the Groom or a brother or sister of the Groom. Many […]
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There are only two Toasts at an Irish Wedding…!
In the Oxford English Dictionary, the word ‘Toast’ is described as a ’’…call to a gathering of people to raise their glasses and drink together in honour of a person or thing, or an instance of drinking in this way…’’. At an Irish Wedding, there are many opportunities to Toast people during the following Wedding […]
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Five Ways to Deliver your Wedding Speech…
It is all very well writing a great wedding speech that covers everybody and everything; however, when it comes to delivering your wedding speech, it is completely a different challenge. The delivery of your wedding speech is what will make it a great wedding speech or an ordinary wedding speech. As you practice and prepare […]
Read More98FM (Dublin Radio Station) interviews Ger Colleran of Great Speech, Galway on how to write and deliver authentic and creative Wedding Speeches in your own words…
Click on the link below to hear the complete interview this morning (Saturday, 24th July 2012) on 98FM (Dublin Radio Station) on The Big Breakfast with Ger Colleran (Great Speech) & Rachael Ryan (98FM Radio Host)… https://www.98fm.com/podcasts/98fms-saturday-social/irish-wedding-speech-coach-reveals-exactly-how-long-a-wedding-toast-should-be?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_campaign=article&utm_medium=web
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Five reasons why you should prepare, prepare and prepare the writing and delivery of a great Wedding Speech
Whether you are a Father of the Bride, Mother of the Bride, Father of the Groom, Mother of the Groom, Bride, Groom, Bestman, Bridesmaid and/ or Groomsman, you should really put in the effort and practice to write and deliver a great and memorable wedding speech. You want to know the reasons why? Well, here […]
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Besides the obvious, what else can I include in my Wedding Speech?
When it happens to you i.e., that you have to deliver a wedding speech, your first thoughts are, ‘Well, who do I mention and what do I have to say? After some thought, these ‘should’ come naturally to you, remembering that it is all about the Bride & Groom. However, what else can you say […]
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Calling all Brides…Use These Five Tips and Write & Deliver a Great Wedding Speech at your Wedding…!
Over the centuries and decades it was not a common thing for a Bride to speak at their wedding. Whatever they wanted to say or would have liked to say was always covered by their Groom (through a Groom’s Wedding Speech) or their Father (a Father of the Bride Wedding Speech) or their Mother (a […]
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Writing a Wedding Speech…where do I begin…?
There is a wedding date announced and once you hear about it or are told, you know that you will have to speak, be asked to speak or indeed want to speak, whether you are a Bride, Groom, Father / Mother of the Bride, Father / Mother of the Groom, Bestman, Bridesmaid or Groomsman. After […]
Read MoreFive Things to Focus on When Delivering your Speech
You’ve put in the time and effort to plan, structure, and write your wedding speech content. As the wedding day draws near, you may find yourself feeling a bit anxious about the delivery. What should you focus on when delivering your wedding speech? This is perhaps the most crucial question you should ask yourself because […]
Read MoreSpeaking Outdoors…
Recently, I had the privilege of attending a religious ceremony held outdoors at a holy well, honouring a revered Saint. This annual celebration drew about 100 pilgrims, all gathered to pay their respects and show support. Amidst the prayers and rituals, two main speakers took the stage: the Chief Celebrant (a Priest) and another individual […]
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