| Sure, the wedding is the grand big event, but did you | | | | Do not stick to the usual adjectives like nice, beautiful, |
| know that the bridal shower could be just as enjoyable | | | | and wonderful. Be more creative. If you really know |
| too? In fact, sometimes it can be more fun because | | | | the bride, it will not be too difficult to think about |
| there is less stress, less worries and less pressure to | | | | imaginative adjectives that would best describe her. In |
| make everything perfect. Even the bride can let her | | | | addition, it would be best to avoid negative terms such |
| hair down during this occasion. She can have a | | | | as "nagger" or "unfaithful." Even if you think it is true, |
| wonderful time in this intimate gathering of people | | | | you should not offend the bride especially on this |
| closest to her, taking pleasure from the nice gifts and | | | | special occasion. |
| wise pieces of advice that will be given to her. | | | | Piece of advice for the bride on her marriage |
| What to Say | | | | Share something that you think would help the bride on |
| Instead of sticking to the cliches like, "hey, I wish you all | | | | her marriage. But be careful, you would not want to |
| the best" or "best wishes on your wedding," make the | | | | end up giving an hour of lecture and sound like a |
| speech more personal and memorable by including | | | | know-it-all. Keep your piece short and sweet. The |
| some of these ideas in your speech. | | | | entire bridal speech should only last up from three to |
| Friendship/bond/closeness with the bride | | | | five minutes. Also, keep anything about ex-boyfriends |
| In a sentence or two, talk about how you have met, | | | | or past relationships out of the speech. |
| how long you have known each other and how deep | | | | How to Say it |
| your bond is. ("I met Joyce in high school, we were | | | | A poem |
| partners in science lab, and we've been best friends | | | | If you are not good with speeches, you can always |
| ever since.) | | | | write or find a poem that will say what you want to |
| Thoughts and reactions when you heard the bride | | | | say for the bride. |
| was getting married | | | | A song |
| The first thing you thought or said when the news | | | | If you can carry a nice tune, you can choose a song |
| reached you can be a nice thing to share if it is | | | | that has a message that would be fitting for the |
| something funny, sweet, or touching. ("When Nikki | | | | occasion or you can compose your own song and |
| called me to say she's getting married, I shrieked so | | | | write your own message to the bride. |
| loud the neighbor thought there was a burglar in the | | | | A joke or funny story |
| house!" or "When Tara saw the tears welling up in my | | | | You can start with a joke or a funny story to break |
| eyes after she broke the news, she thought I was | | | | the ice, liven up the scene, and make the bride laugh |
| touched, but actually I was sad because we won't be | | | | out loud. |
| doing our fun overnight parties anymore!") | | | | One last thing to remember, the bridal shower speech |
| If the reaction is not memorable at all, just leave this | | | | is about the bride, not about you. Someday, you will get |
| out of your speech. ("I did not have any reaction when | | | | your turn (or maybe you already did) but as of this |
| Sara said she was getting married.") | | | | time, this is the bride's moment so do not do anything |
| 5 words that you think will best describe the wife as a | | | | that will make her think you are "stealing her thunder. |
| bride | | | | |