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Wedding Ceremony Speeches

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Giving wedding ceremony speeches can be nerve wracking for many. Not only is public speaking one of the top fears of many, but combined with the wedding day being such an important event for those involved creates even more pressure.

If you are a part of this special day, however, and are expected to give a wedding ceremony speech, we have some advice for you. This is a quick and easy tip, and can be used for all wedding ceremony speeches, regardless of whether you are the Best Man, the Groom, the Father of the Bride or even just a friend who wants to speak.

If you only take one piece of advice when planning your wedding ceremony speech, just remember to keep it short and sweet.

No one wants to sit through an hour long speech at a wedding. Keep your speech about five minutes long, and keep it short and to the point. You don’t need a speech to be longer than five minutes. In that five minute time frame, you should be able to touch on everything you need to, thank the people you need to thank, and wish the happy couple well.

If you put your speech together while keeping this time limit in mind, you will find it will force you to cut out much of the fluff. Typically there will be many wedding speeches. A lot of these speeches will be redundant, so don’t feel the obligation to stand and say the same things everyone else did for 30 minutes.

Giving a five minute speech will allow you to be more comfortable talking, and will make the crowd much happier. It’s a wedding, people aren’t there to hear you talk! Keep it short and sweet and your speech will certainly be one that is appreciated.

There are many tips on giving great wedding speeches, plus a lot of great advice.

Most Exotic Locations around the World to Have Your Wedding

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Destination weddings in which couples tie the knot at some of the most beautiful beaches, resorts, palaces, and gardens throughout the world make up a large chunk of the $125 billion American wedding industry according to CBS News. Wedding couples who choose to combine their nuptials with travel and adventure can select from a number of beautiful locations, ranging from exotic beauty to icy splendor.

1. Cathedral Peak Hotel, Drakensberg, South Africa
Stage your nuptials at the top of the Drakensberg mountain range in a thatch and stone wedding chapel with a large picture window directly behind the pulpit. Hotel guests will enjoy the comfortable accommodations which include stunning views of the mountain range and its array of exotic flora and fauna.

2. Tandjung Sari Resort, Bali, Indonesia
While Bali is a popular wedding location due to its beautiful beaches and lush scenery, this resort offers a more authentic and customizable experience. Hold your wedding ceremony on their lush beach and then enjoy some rest and relaxation in the charming villas.

3. Beaches of Mauritius, Indian Ocean
Arrange a barefoot wedding on the white sand beaches of Mauritius, an island located about 500 miles east of Madagascar in the midst of the Indian Ocean. A celebrity hotspot, the exotic island boasts a number of luxurious accommodations and a multicultural environment with traces of Asian and African cultures.

4. Top of a Glacier in New Zealand
Marry on top of a glacier or mountain for a stunning view of ruggedly beautiful New Zealand. The wedding party and guests will need to take a helicopter to the top, but they are guaranteed memories that will last a lifetime.

5. Submerged in the Atlantis Submarine Maui, Hawaii
Slip on your diamond engagement ring while gazing at coral reefs and exotic sea creatures submerged 130+ feet underwater in the Atlantis submarine. Up to 40 of your nearest and dearest wedding guests can watch you exchange your vows in front of a large portal in the bow of the submarine.

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6. The Ice Hotel, Quebec, Canada
Visitors unafraid of a bit of cold can marry in a hotel made entirely of ice. One of only two ice hotels in the world, Quebec’s Ice Hotel opens to the public each January and hosts lavish nuptial ceremonies in which up to 84 guests stay in the most unique hotel imaginable. The wedding ceremony takes place in a chapel that includes a stunning ice altar, ice pews insulated with deer pelts, and an etched glass window that resembles stained glass.

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