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Posted by Danielle Harvey on 6 July 2024
When it comes to addressing your audience, 'Ladies and gentlemen' is becoming less common for two reasons.
1. Avoiding unnecessary gendered language
2. It can feel overly formal at many weddings these days
I think we'll still be hearing the phrase for some years to come and it's certainly not 'a mistake' but when I write wedding speeches for clients, I generally start with something more friendly like a simple, 'Hello, everyone!'
Speakers can get overly worried about etiquette and doing 'the right thing' but rest assured, it's actually pretty simple.
With a newlywed speech it's just about
· Welcoming your guests
· Paying a tribute to your partner (sounds odd but some speakers have been known to forget this)
· Thanking the main wedding party – family and close friends who have helped in the run up and on the day
· A tribute to the dearly departed if necessary
· A heart-warming toast
Despite what some guides suggest, you do not need to
· Hand out gifts
· Namecheck everyone who has worked behind the scenes
· Thank the venue, caterers, or anyone you've paid
· Thank people who have travelled far
· Conclude by toasting the bridesmaids (in fact, I think it's odd if you do these days)
For more inspiration - speechy.com
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