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Maid of Honor Speech

Maid of Honor Speeches and Toasts

I'm sure many Maids of Honor (myself included) panic at the mention of a speech or toast, but there's no need. Read through this Maid of Honor speech section and you'll be off and running.

For your information, the difference between a Maid of Honor speech and a toast is that a toast tends to be a 30-60 second raised glass well-wishing while a speech tends to be longer (but does often end in a toast). To be absolutely sure whether you should be writing a Maid of Honor speech or toast, ask the Bride for clarification! Then you're safe!

Read How to Write a Maid of Honor Speech (which also applies to Maid of Honor toasts) to get started.

Get all your questions answered with our Maid of Honor Speech FAQ.

Did the Bride make the Maid of Honor speech optional? Read Why I recommend giving a Maid of Honor Speech.

Are you looking for valid ways to "avoid" giving a Maid of Honor speech while still giving a Maid of Honor speech. Ingenious!

Want a little help with your Maid of Honor speech? Here's the lowdown on what to look for when buying a Maid of Honor speech.

Did the Bride ask you to write a Maid of Honor toast instead of a Maid of Honor speech? Find out what a toast should look like.

Once you have a draft of the Maid of Honor speech written, here are some tips on practicing for the Maid of Honor speech.

While there are all sorts of great stories and wishes you can put into a Maid of Honor speech, there are a few topics you should avoid in your Maid of Honor speech.

In the last few days before the wedding, try these last minute Maid of Honor speech tips.


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