The maid of honor position comes with several responsibilities, but one in particular puts you front and center – providing support at the appropriate moments and then giving an unforgettable speech during the wedding reception . We’re providing you with the perfect templates to surprise and delight the newly married couple and make you the highlight of the reception.
If the Bride is Your Best Friend
It’s hard not to get emotional when your best friend gets married! It’s her day and you’re so happy that she found her one true love. Letting out some tears during your maid of honor speech might just make this even more special. Here are some high-impact phrases to weave into your speech:
“My name is X and I’ve been best friends with [Bride] for about 10 years. We were university roommates and we didn’t get along at first. But things changed eventually as you can see!”
“As her best friend, it was only natural for me to feel flattered by the request to be her Maid of Honor. But as the day of the wedding drew closer, I realized I was going to need to do a speech or a toast. I’m pretty shy and I tried to say no, but like [Spouse], I just simply couldn’t get away without doing a speech.”
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen a better-looking couple – you two are absolutely stunning.”
“And I hope you’re all having a lovely evening. Let’s raise our glasses in celebration of the bride and groom, and wish them love, happiness and all the best on this beautiful day.”
“I can’t think about my life without [Bride] or even imagine what it would be like if she was the sister I didn’t have.”
“We met [insert number] years ago and ever since we’ve had each other’s backs, as we tried our best not only to survive but thrive. We’re very protective of each other so you can imagine my skepticism when [Spouse] came into her life and eventually wanted to propose. But over time I can’t imagine anyone else but him being her one true match – he makes her laugh even when things seem tough. They say anyone can be passionate but only real lovers can truly be silly together.”
“Hello, everyone! My name is X. [Bride] and I have been through thick and thin, but today is one sweet memory and a completely new experience I’ll never forget – being her Maid of Honor.”
“Relationships are difficult, and they certainly have their ups and downs. It’s important that we learn from our mistakes so that they don’t happen again in future relationships – just like with new spouses whom we love very much. I know you’ll both have challenges as all relationships do. But instead looking at them as negative things which make it difficult to move forward – remind yourselves to have more tenderness and patience. Let’s raise our glasses high to the happy couple, knowing that there is a power greater than ourselves that can make all things possible.”
“What can I say? [Bride] and [Spouse] are a rare find in today’s world. They remind us that love is worth fighting for and that each day we should be loving each other deeply and cherishing each other always.”
If the Bride is Your Sister
When your sister asks you to be her maid of honor, it will be the absolute honor. And these templates allow you to keep your speech simple while adding a little humor and end on a perfect toast.
“Being the younger sibling, I always wanted to be like my sister – I wanted to do the things she did and have everything that she had. Being the older sibling like her had its disadvantages though – she had to learn a lot of patience because of me and I often got annoyed by her. But that didn’t stop me from loving her deeply and now we have a special bond that can’t be broken.”
[Bride] has been there for me every step of the way. She showed me how love is not just about finding someone with whom one can share their life, but also how caring for another person can make you feel powerful and be your true self. Today is the testament that you can have a best friend, a partner and a true love, all in one person.”
“Today, I want to thank both of you for being a part of my life and celebrating all that love can bring. I want to thank my sister because marrying [Spouse] today has expanded our family by one more.”
“We weren’t always the closest when we were growing up. But now, I can’t imagine my life without her. And now that we are older I can finally admit how happy I am for having such an awesome sibling.”
“She is my sister, best friend and role model. It’s been such an honor to watch her grow into such an amazing woman.”
“Being a big sister is one of the greatest gifts in life, but having a little sister gives us an even greater honor. I watched [Bride] grow up and become this beautiful woman before my very eyes – such a privilege for me as her older sister to see all her dreams come true.”
“If there is one thing that my sister taught me, it’s about true love. She found it in marrying [Spouse] – they both had to let go of all their expectations for each other, so that they weren’t caught up trying to change each other forever. I’ve learned that life’s not about having everything perfect on paper but rather learning how imperfectly perfect some moments can get during life together.”
“I don’t know if it’s because we’ve been through so much together, but when it comes down to it – all that matters is that we’re besties. You have always been there for me no matter what, which is why today felt like any other day despite how big the occasion really was because – as any other sisters would do – we supported each other through thick and thin without question or hesitation. You showed me what true love really looks like when we lost our mom at an early age – offering comfort as well meaningless distractions so we wouldn’t dwell too much on life’s disappointments.”
Maid of Honor Toasts
“Be devoted to one another in love and honor each other above yourselves. Here’s to love and laughter together for all eternity.”
“Let’s toast to the newlyweds and all they have ahead in life, including prosperity, love and laughter.”
“As [Spouse] and [Bride] start their new journey together, let’s celebrate the beginning of a happy union with plenty of prosperity and blessings.”
“May the love between you grow stronger with each passing year, and may your happiness last forever.”
“To the health of the happy couple. we wish them all the best as they embark on their journey together. To make every day of wedded bliss as sweet and joyous as today.”
Remember with a little bit of preparation and with sentiments from the heart, the guests and the couple will love your speech.
