Groom Speech Questionnaire
By Lawrence | September 12, 2009
This should get you thinking about the material you might want to use in your groom speech. It will be invaluable if I help you write it. I look forward to hearing from you!
Lawrence
Your name and contact details:
Where is the ceremony being held?
Do you know anything interesting about the venue for the ceremony?
Where is the reception being held?
Who is hosting it?
The context for your speech
At what stage in the event will you be speaking?
Who is giving the other speeches and what will they mainly be talking about?
What’s the order of speeches?
Who will be introducing you?
Do you know that person, and if so, is there anything humorous we can say about him or her?
How do you think he or she is likely to introduce you?
Will you be finishing with a toast? If so, who to (usually the bridesmaids)?
Your speaking style
What proportion of the speech would you like to be sincere and what proportion funny?
Are you, by nature, shy or extrovert?
How nervous will you be when you stand up to speak?
Audience
How many people will be there?
How many of them will know you?
Do you expect it to be a relatively sedate or loud atmosphere?
You
Date of birth?
Place of birth?
School (and university?) career details?
Profession?
Hobbies?
How would your friends describe you?
How nervous will you be when you stand up?
Do you have any experience of public speaking?
Your family
Can you give a brief outline of your family situation?
Who from the family do you need to mention / thank and how enthusiastically?
Thanks
Who else do you need to thank (for coming, form making it happen etc).
Elderly relatives? People traveling from a long way?
Bride’s family – always good to flatter them in public if possible.
Your bride
Her full name.
Where and when was she born?
Where did he she go to school?
Are there any great stories associated with this period?
Did she go to college / University? Any stories here?
What was her first job?
What jobs has she done subsequently? Any great work stories?
What does she do now?
Could you describe her physically?
Could you describe her personality in three words?
What are her main hobbies / interests?
You and Her
When and how did you meet?
When did you realise things were serious?
How have you changed since you met her?
How has she changed since she met you?
Where do you both live?
Where will you be living?
Where will the honeymoon be?
Any fun stories about when you were dating?
Can you give an example of a great story or two that you’ve been involved in with her? (when was it?)
If there was a theme to hold your description of her together, what would it be?
How would you describe her in three words?
Anything else you want to say about her?
The best man
Who is he?
How do you know him?
How would you describe him (abusive if possible)
How has he helped prepare you for the wedding?
How is he likely to make fun of you?
Taboo subjects
What can’t we mention?
Are there subjects not covered above that you know will amuse / interest your audience?
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