Confident and Refreshing: The Hilariously Entertaining "Groom's Cue Cards" That Will Make You Smile! ♡

2017.03.17 published

Welcome speeches are nerve-wracking...!

The bride and groom at a wedding experience a rare moment in life where they stand in front of many guests and are the center of attention.

Very few people are used to being the center of attention, so many brides and grooms get nervous on the big day.

Moreover, it’s common to forget the preparations and lines due to the overwhelming emotion of finally having the wedding they've worked so hard for, which is a common occurrence at weddings.

Particularly, when the groom gives a welcome speech at the beginning of the reception, the tension is at its peak!

The welcome speech serves as an introductory message before the toast and is often given by the groom.

It’s a greeting to express gratitude and hospitality to guests in the still formal atmosphere of the early reception, saying, "Thank you for coming today. Please enjoy yourselves."

Long speeches at the beginning are usually avoided, so aim for about one minute. However, even if the content is roughly a minute long, it can be challenging to recall and speak smoothly on the day...!!

If you can't remember, preparing a cue card is a good option ◎

Even if you have practiced countless times and have perfectly memorized your speech by the day before, it's common to blank out on the actual day...!

It's perfectly fine to have a speech that’s somewhat fragmented or where you skip parts, but being completely unable to speak can cause issues with the flow, so it’s reassuring for those worried to prepare a cue card ◎

Preparing a cue card is not a bad thing at all, and it's not considered rude in terms of etiquette.

On the contrary, it seems to be better to add a little remark like, "Excuse me while I refer to my notes."

Some brides and grooms even prepare cute cue cards, and there’s a trend of putting thought into them as well♡

Amidst all this, I came across a very funny and adorable cue card on Instagram＊

You can't help but laugh. Have you ever seen a cue card like this??

Look at this!

On this bold red paper, the word 'Cue Card' is written in big letters＊

If you're feeling a bit shy about reading the cue card due to nerves, making it this flashy and exaggerated might actually make the guests laugh＊

You might even hear cheers like "You got this, groom!" which would be a great way to kick off the reception♡

It's not just for laughs; many busy grooms might be relieved of the burden of memorizing the speech, thanks to the bride’s thoughtfulness in preparing a noticeable cue card.

Isn’t "My Cue Card" amusing? It sounds like "My Italian" ...!

If it were a traditional cue card, you might feel guilty about reading it or be too focused on not looking at it, causing your concentration to stray from speaking.

But with a cue card that bold, there’s no awkwardness in reading whatever is written, making it a great idea＊

Not all cue cards are huge; some couples use standard-sized paper with 'Cue Card' written on it♩

Whether you opt for a large or small cue card, it feels like the groom’s cue card is akin to the bride’s big spoon♡ Choose whichever you prefer! ♩

Cue cards are perfectly fine ♡ The key to a wedding is to enjoy it ♡

You might think it's not good to show the cue card in front of everyone, but it's actually not an issue at all.

Cue cards are fine in terms of etiquette, and what's most important is to express a heartfelt hospitality and gratitude towards your guests through your words and actions.

You can either speak perfectly and smartly from memory,

Or be relaxed and talk spontaneously,

Or even get through it while feeling nervous,

Or go for a flashy cue card to elicit some laughter ♡

Choose the method that suits the personality of each couple＊

Have a fun, memorable wedding that brings smiles to your guests♡