How to Write A Funny Mother of the Bride or Groom Speech (with example!) – Authentically Funny Speeches

Congrats, Mom! Whether you’re the bride’s mom or the groom’s, you’ve only got a short time to express why your child and the couple are so amazing. Let’s go over how to steer clear of common blunders and ensure your speech is one-of-a-kind, sincere, and genuinely humorous.

Here are some common speech mistakes:

MISTAKE #1: Don’t write one!

During the wedding day, enjoy a few glasses of champagne before getting in front of the audience, including God, Aunt Yetta, and the newlyweds. Share any random thoughts that come to mind and entertain them with around 35 minutes of stories about bodily functions, past relationships, and run-ins with the law. And definitely bring up how much your child enjoyed playing with theirs at bath time.

MISTAKE #2: Buy someone else’s speech from the internet.

Buying a $19.95 gift and changing the names may show you care, but if you forget to change a few names, your son might start wondering why you keep calling her new partner “Nigel.”

MISTAKE #3: Make it long.

Go on and talk for as long as you want. Skip the dinner, dancing, and other speeches. Share every memory you have of your precious child from the moment they were conceived until now. Just keep talking and don’t stop.

TIP #4: Do we have to? I think you get the point.

A flawless wedding speech is not necessary.

You don’t need to be flawless on the day.

You don’t need to memorize your speech.

Your audience is not looking for flawless performances, but rather for speakers who have put in the effort to prepare beforehand.

They desire to feel secure and supported during those brief moments.

If they don’t sense that feeling, they won’t express disapproval by booing, leaving abruptly, or throwing dinner rolls at you.

There are many people staring at you, but they are not paying attention or finding anything funny.

So how can you keep your audience engaged from beginning to end?

To achieve the best results, there are five steps you can take to get ready yourself, your speech, and the room.

1. DON’T WING IT.

Invest effort in crafting a well-thought-out speech. Make sure to rehearse it multiple times to ensure fluency. Neglecting preparation is easily noticeable by audiences.

A good wedding speech is one that feels personal and tailored to the occasion. It should have a well-defined structure, including a clear introduction, main body, and conclusion. Simply winging it is not recommended for this important task.

2. WHEN IT COMES TO LENGTH, GO WITH QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

I recommend aiming for a five-minute time frame. It allows you to express everything you need to say without making people impatient or doubtful about when it will finish.

When writing, it typically takes around five minutes to fill up about a page and a half if you’re using double-spacing.

A concise 8-10 minute speech can be powerful if you have a lot to say. However, if you don’t have much to say, there’s no need to fill it with empty phrases. A heartfelt and humorous 3-minute speech can be just as effective.

3. BE HONEST

Being honest is always the best approach, and as a mother, you are already aware of this.

However, something that may surprise you is that being truthful is the key to genuine humor. After all, you probably want your speech to have some humor in it, don’t you?

If you’re terrified of public speaking, but you would only face that fear for one person in the world, then be open about it and embrace it. Your honesty will show the other guests how much you care about the person you’re talking about. They also love that person and want you to do well, so you’ll feel their support and encouragement.

If you anticipate becoming emotional during your speech, be upfront about it at the beginning. That way, when the tears start flowing, you can joke about it being expected instead of feeling embarrassed. Also, it’s normal to feel choked up during a speech, so don’t worry if it happens to you.

4. MAKE SURE EVERYONE CAN FOLLOW EVERYTHING YOU’RE SAYING

I often inquire with clients about what bothers them in other wedding speeches they have witnessed. The common complaint is when a speech is filled with inside jokes.

Ensure that all guests can understand each joke and story. Put yourself in the shoes of a guest listening to your speech. Sometimes, all it takes is a brief explanation to make sure everyone is on the same page.

The other day, a friend who was a maid of honor told me about how she met the bride in what she called ‘Complicit’. At first, I thought it was a mistake. But when I asked for more details, she explained that they actually met during their freshman year in a comparative literature class that had a not-so-great reading list. Instead of calling it Comp Lit, they jokingly referred to it as Complicit. With that small explanation, we all understood the humor behind it.

5. MAKE SURE EVERYBODY CAN HEAR YOU

Your audience is eager to listen to your presentation. It is crucial that your speech is audible to them so they can engage and respond appropriately to your message.

When there is no reaction, it can be disheartening as you may start to question why your jokes are not landing well and why people are losing interest. It is important to ensure that you are audible to avoid these situations.

I have a clever method for checking if people can hear you. Simply approach the microphone and confidently ask, “Can everyone hear me?” If someone is having trouble hearing, they will let you know so you can make any necessary adjustments.

Funny Mother of the Groom Speech Example

This mother delivers a brief, charming, and humorous speech as the mother of the groom, demonstrating that outstanding public speaking skills are not a prerequisite for delivering an exceptional speech.