Archive for May, 2008
Practical Wedding Help: Writing A Wedding Speech
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 by cajun
1 There is nothing worse than not knowing what you want to get out of giving your speech. Do you want to be funny, thank the caterers or touch the emotions of your guests? That is why before you actually say or write anything you have to work out what you want to achieve first. It helps when it comes down to visualizing what you are going to say.
2 Listeners like to hear a structured speech and the best speeches stick to this rule. You have to have a welcome in a wedding speech; especially acknowledging those who have traveled a long way to be at the wedding. You must also have two or three personal stories to go with it such as how you met your wife for the middle and an end such as thanking and toasting the bridesmaids.
Here is an example of the speech structure:
* Greeting/Welcome where you acknowledge special guest
* Personal Story #1 – how you met
* Personal Story #2 – most memorable moment together and why it was memorable
* Something nice about the future of the couple
* Call to action: Toast Bridesmaids etc.
3 Keep your speech short at a wedding, between 5 and 7 minutes. Anything longer and your speech will be too long winded and you will bore your listeners.
4 Keep the content of your speech on a positive note and avoid making any negative comments.
5 Personal stories help you to connect with your audience in a more meaningful way.
6 Keep these personal anecdotes very short and use them to demonstrate a point, but not as the focus of the speech. Try and take people to your special moment in time by describing the place, situation and even what time of day and what the weather was like if you can remember it. This is always good because it lets the audience visualize the moment.
7 People remember the opening in a speech they hear and it is what will decide if you will be heard or ignored. The closing is important because it should reinforce the key message you want the audience to go away with in their head after they have heard the entire speech. Ending with some sort of call to action can be a powerful way to get your audience to act on your message. In the wedding speech the call to action is easy. All that you have to do is ask people to stand, charge their glasses and toast the bridesmaids.
8 You need to be alert if you are going to make a good and lasting speech. Save the alcoholic celebrations until after your speech so that you don’t say or do anything silly.
9 Use index cards with key points if you are planning to make a longer speech. Avoid reading it directly and keep eye contact with your audience as much as possible because it shows that you are being sincere.
10 Practice the speech or at least get some feedback from someone you trust beforehand.
Speeches are very often the highlight of the wedding reception. Generally the speakers will be introduced by the wedding mc. Find out more about this very important role
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Magic Of Making Up Review - Solution To Getting Your Ex To Call You Back!
Monday, May 12th, 2008 by cajun
T W Jackson has thrown out a lifeline to many spurned lovers who have been dumped out of their relationship. His book, The Magic Of Making Up is fast becoming the “official guide” in winning back your ex.
There are many gems contained within the pages of The Magic Of Making Up Book and one of them revolves around the correct technique to apply in getting your ex to return your calls. In fact, Jackson shows you how to get your ex to also return text messages and emails but warns without a plan or strategy, then you could actually push your ex further down the road into “ex oblivion.
Jackson has the strategy in The Magic Of Making Up and explains firstly what not to do. When you’ve just been ejected out of your relationship initial behavioral patterns will determine whether you’ll make it back in time.
Spurned lovers will often act desperate and leave messages based on a desperate plea for their ex to call them urgently making it sound like the world is about to end fabricate some sort of emergency again thinking this will force their ex to respond.
The truth is, this hardly ever works and if they do respond they’ll usually react in a hostile manner telling you to grow up. It goes back to keeping a cool head in a crisis and this is something you need to do to start the making up process.
Create Curiosity And Self Interest In Your Ex
There is nothing more frustrating than being ignored by someone you still have strong feelings for. You want to hear their voice, talk to them and simply want to know what they’re up to. That’s only natural.
You have to be careful when trying to contact your ex during the delicate initial stages of being dumped. They won’t answer your calls or emails, that’s a given.
In The Magic Of Making Up Book, Jackson says you need to create curiosity and self interest. One without the other is like a row boat without a paddle. But using both can literally make you an irresistible force.
For example, when you leave a message say something like…”Wendy/Ryan, I really appreciate what you went out of your way to do for me. Call me, I want to thank you in person.”
Powerful stuff. You’ve created curiosity because they’re wondering what it was that made you so appreciative and they will feel good about themselves for helping you out which centers around self interest.
Before you call and leave the message though, figure out what you’re going to say when they return your call. What was it that made you feel appreciative.
This can backfire on you big time if you don’t have a strategy in place before you make the call. Jackson provides some great material to help you plan your strategy in The Magic Of Making Up Book.
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Find Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding Gifts - Make Your Wedding Great
Saturday, May 10th, 2008 by cajun
Weddings are never complete without a wedding reception. In this party, family and friends of the bride and groom get to mingle with each other. This is a great social event, which has many wedding traditions. Where wedding parties should be held?
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The venue of the wedding party should be safe and presentable. Aside from that the venue should not be too far from the wedding place. Couples should also consider parking spaces for guests. Another factor to consider is the fees for such a party, how much is the basic rental fee, clean up fee and overtime fee? What rules does the place have? The comfort of the guests and your comfort should also be considered.
The size of the venue is another important thing to consider, how many guests are you planning to invite and expect to show up? Lastly, the price is another important factor. How much will the place cost you?
The most common venues for the party are hotels and fine restaurants. Hotels are known to have class and they have package offers for wedding parties. The couple can easily select one that suits their budget. In restaurants, some will reserve a function room or cut the party from the rest of the customers of the restaurants.
These hotels and restaurants already know what to do when it comes to having wedding parties. They can easily come up with food and decorations to make a great party. Having a party in the hotel is good too since out of town guests can be made to stay in the same hotel.
For couples who want to save money, they can have their wedding party in the Bride’s House. Catering will only have to be ordered. Some caterers include in their package decorations. However, the problem about parking space should be considered if the couple will choose to have their wedding party in the bride’s home. The party may disrupt the neighborhood.
Other places to hold wedding parties are scenic park pavilions, inns and beaches. These choices offer an alternative from the usual restaurant parties. Lodge or halls are inexpensive party places. Some garden wedding hit two birds with one stone by having the party in the same place. Outdoor parties are great during warm dry months.
Choosing the correct venue for a wedding party is important. It is an event that will give you good memories to remember and pictures to look at years after the party has ended.
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