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Hopefully the following will be able to
alleviate some of your stress by giving you a few pointers.
Remember to smile – this always makes
you appear less nervous than you really are.
Know your speech off by heart. Then
while you’re waiting for your turn, say the first line of
your speech over in your head. This way when your turn
comes you will be able to stand up and recite the first line
without any problem and then should just flow on from
there. A touch of humour to your speech preferably within
the first paragraph laughing is also good for nerves.
Try making your speech as personal as
possible, speak about experiences you have shared with the
couple or stories you have heard before. Make sure you
don’t leave anybody out of your speech. Above all, remind
everybody that they have been invited to a celebration and
the prerequisite is to have a good time.
THE ONE-LINER
Short little one-liners also come in
handy at the beginning of the toast to liven things up and
get everyone’s attention. Maybe you’ll find one here you
can use
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To a happy marriage the only sport in which
the trapped animal has to buy the license
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A marriage involves the giving and receiving
of rings one for the bride’s ring finger and one for the
groom’s nose
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The average husband is worth about twice what
his wife thinks of him and half what this mother thinks of
him
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Any married man can have his own way as long
as he agrees with his wife
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Marriage is an attempt to turn a night owl
into a homing pigeon
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The honeymoon is the vacation a man takes
before beginning work under a new boss
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Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half
shut afterwards.
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A husband is an animal who, if treated fairly,
yet firmly, can be trained to do almost anything |
