Basic Speech Course! Tips for the Groom's Thank-You Speech [Essential Public Speaking Skills]

2020.09.25 published

Go for it! I want the groom’s speech to impress the guests♡

Among the series of events at the wedding, the groom's speech stands out!

The groom’s speech is an important moment at the end of the reception

"Thank you for coming today"

"I look forward to your continued support"

It’s a crucial moment where he conveys these feelings in his own words to the guests.＊

Gestures and tempo are important!

This groom's speech (it might be a pressure for the men, but) showcases the personality and character of the individual.＊

By speaking and behaving like a relaxed adult, everyone will think, "You married a reliable person!♡ That's reassuring!"

The basics for a successful speech are to pay attention to your speaking speed and posture!

It's said that the way you speak is more important than the content of the speech!

No matter how wonderful your words are, if you speak too fast, have wandering eyes, or sway your body,

guests will tend to focus on "Ah, he’s nervous..."

Therefore, while the content of the groom’s speech is certainly important, it’s something to think about before the day itself.

What needs attention on the day is the "way of speaking!"

Being aware of your gestures, eye contact, and speaking tempo is also very important to impress the guests!

With a stylish, manly, and confident demeanor, let’s give a speech that will "move the guests"!＊

Here are important points to keep in mind＊

Key point for a moving groom's speech ① Memorize as much as possible

The rule is to try your best to memorize the groom's speech word for word and avoid looking at cue cards!＊

(Of course, it’s okay to keep one in your pocket just in case!)

If you have a cue card from the beginning, you will inevitably tend to look down and your back will gradually hunch,

So practicing repeatedly until you can look at the guests’ faces rather than at the cue card while delivering your speech is ideal!♡

Of course, if you do use a cue card, make sure to keep the basic posture of keeping your face up while just glancing at the content.

Key point for a moving groom's speech ② Look around the venue

The basic gaze should be straight ahead＊

Then, as you talk, slowly move your gaze left and right to look around the venue,

It gives an impression of being composed like an experienced adult♡

However, don't look around too much or raise your gaze too high!

Looking around the venue should ideally be done 1 to 2 times when expressing gratitude to the guests.

Also, keeping your gaze slightly lower than horizontal seems to create a more calm atmosphere.

Key point for a moving groom's speech ③ How to hold the microphone

This is often seen with good singers...

Are there people who, when holding the microphone, inadvertently look like they're at karaoke?

Holding the microphone with the reverse grip or tilting it too much is a definite no-no for the groom's speech!

It gives off a karaoke vibe and a bit of a delinquent impression...!

This is not the image of calm maturity or the groom, so be cautious. The correct way is to "hold it straight, roughly in the middle with your dominant hand."

Key point for a moving groom's speech ④ Speak slowly and loudly

Speaking slowly while ensuring a loud voice is also a crucial point to focus on!＊

When nervous, it’s easy to rush your speech, mumble, or speak unclear words,

but that won't convey the emotions...!

Keep an appropriate intonation rather than a steady pitch, and aim to speak in a slightly lower and pleasant voice typical of men for a good impression.♡

Key point for a moving groom's speech ⑤ Value the pauses

Although it's a bit challenging, incorporating pauses is as simple as taking a breath before punctuation or key phrases.＊

This will introduce some rhythm into a groom's speech that lasts about five minutes, allowing guests to stay attentive throughout.

Indeed, a speech without any breaks feels seamless, lacking structure, almost like a monotonous recitation.

In such cases, the content simply does not resonate with the audience.

Taking pauses is vital for resonating emotionally and moving the guests!♡

To impress the guests, maintaining a basic posture is important!

The climax of the reception, the groom's speech, is principally what guests are interested in discussing...

But to convey that message in an emotional way, the groom's gestures, eye contact, and speaking tempo are crucial!

Please practice and prepare with these points in mind until the wedding day!＊

Here are some example phrases for the groom's speech!

➡ Is he actually putting thought into it? If in trouble, I want to help with "groom's speech" examples!＊

➡ I want him to nail it in the end!♡ A compilation of ideas that can be referred to when crafting the "groom's speech"!＊