Tracy Koroma answered
A 50th wedding anniversary (also known as a golden wedding anniversary) is a big occasion - congratulations to your parents!
It’s understandably daunting to write a speech for such an event, but if you plan in advance, you should be fine. Don’t worry - I’m here to give you a few pointers!
Structuring Your Speech
When it comes to structuring speeches, I usually go for the ‘sandwich’ effect. To do this, you need to put the heartfelt, moving stuff in between two lighter, uplifting things. Here’s an example:
How Long Should The Speech Be?
You should really talk to your parents about this. They might want you to talk for as little as two minutes or as long as ten!
I usually talk for between three and five minutes when I make a speech - any longer, and you risk boring the guests.
How Should I Deliver The Speech?
Speak slowly and clearly - it might help, before you begin, to ask if everyone can hear you. Ideally, you should have rehearsed the speech several times before you have to deliver it. This will make it much easier for you, and you won’t be as nervous.
Good luck, and have fun!
It’s understandably daunting to write a speech for such an event, but if you plan in advance, you should be fine. Don’t worry - I’m here to give you a few pointers!
Structuring Your Speech
When it comes to structuring speeches, I usually go for the ‘sandwich’ effect. To do this, you need to put the heartfelt, moving stuff in between two lighter, uplifting things. Here’s an example:
- Beginning: You could start out with a nice anecdote or story - perhaps a childhood memory that sums up your parents’ relationship in a really positive way.
- Middle: Something deep and touching - explain how happy you are for them, what a perfect match they are. If you’re single, you could say how you hope you’ll be lucky enough to have a relationship like theirs, someday.
- End: If you’ve said something really moving, you’ll want to finish up by lightening the tone. Something humorous that reflects your parents’ personalities would be good here - perhaps a congratulations to your mom for putting up with your dad for so long!
How Long Should The Speech Be?
You should really talk to your parents about this. They might want you to talk for as little as two minutes or as long as ten!
I usually talk for between three and five minutes when I make a speech - any longer, and you risk boring the guests.
How Should I Deliver The Speech?
Speak slowly and clearly - it might help, before you begin, to ask if everyone can hear you. Ideally, you should have rehearsed the speech several times before you have to deliver it. This will make it much easier for you, and you won’t be as nervous.
Good luck, and have fun!
