At the friend speech! Let's give a round of applause 👏 for the idea of having a friend come to the stage and sit next to me to read it out loud.

2024.03.26 published

An Emotional Moment: "Friend Speech"

One of the Classic Wedding Performances: "Friend Speech" 💌

A speech from a friend who has shared both fun and tough times during youth truly touches the heart.

Typically, when delivering a friend speech, it is common to place a stand microphone next to the high table for them to speak, but…

At the wedding held at LaLa Chance Kobe, the bride On had her friends speak from a much closer spot, and I thought it was wonderful, so I’d like to introduce it ♡

Friend Speech from the High Table Sofa ♡

On had her friends give speeches from the high table sofa where the bride and groom sat! ♡

With a stand microphone, there is some distance, but sitting on the sofa allows both sides to see each other’s expressions right in front.

It creates an atmosphere and distance that feels like chatting in a café.

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I think that instead of standing and reading in front of many guests, her friends sitting facing On made them feel more relaxed.

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There were moments of whispering responses, nodding in agreement, reminiscing and shedding tears…

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And in the end, they received letters and held hands.

It truly shows the depth of their friendship ♡

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Where is the Groom?

By the way.

Since the high table sofa is the seat for the bride and groom, it makes one wonder where the groom is during the friend speech…!

It turns out the groom placed a chair right in front of the high table sofa and watched over them ♡

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It's heartwarming to see their friendship…!

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Friend Speech from the High Table Sofa ♡

Asking a dear friend for a "friend speech".

By conducting it from the sofa rather than right beside the main table or high table, it seems like it could be an even more heartfelt time, and with the close distance, they can capture great photos too ♡

(Usually, a two-shot happens only during the hug when handing over the final letter.)

If you decide to try this production, I think the kind of distance seen with On, can be more easily achieved with a sofa seating rather than a high table with chairs…!

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For brides planning a friend speech, consider the option of "making the high table a sofa and having the speeches read from the sofa" ♡

➡ Basic Manners When Asking for a Friend Speech. Examples of Thank You Messages and Recommended Gifts Explained＊

➡ A Simple Way to Capture Guests' Attention. Have the Bride and Groom Give a "Friend Introduction" to Quiet the Room Before the Friend Speech!

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