The bridesmaid speech is not expected to be funny. It is different from the best man speech in that most wedding audiences expect the maid of honor speech to be emotional, not humorous. Nonetheless, most audiences prefer a funny bridesmaid speech over any other type of speech. You can check out a sample maid of honor speech to better understand wedding humor.
To create a funny bridesmaid speech you need humorous content and comedic delivery.
Funny bridesmaid speeches generally feature content that is rich with humorous stories. To brainstorm stories that are appropriate for a wedding it is recommended that you focus on the following areas:
Stories from childhood:
Was the bride a tomboy? Was the bride a clutz or accident prone? Did the bride have some nerdy hobby?
Small Character Flaws:
What unique personality traits does the bride have? What is she known for? Look for small character flaws. Of course you don’t want to mention a major character flaw such as dishonesty or selfishness. An example of a minor character flaw would be that the bride is always late or that she spends one and a half hours getting ready to go out. Another example of a minor character flaw would be that bride is a shopaholic.
Changes After Meeting the Groom:
How has the bride changed meeting the groom? Funny maid of honor speeches can talk about how the bride is different she met the groom. Has she picked up any new sports or hobbies? For example, in one funny maid of honor speech I remember a story about how the bride went from being a prissy girl with designer clothes to becoming a outdoorsy hiker after meeting the groom. These changes are relevant and often humorous.
You can download eight funny maid of honor speeches that will boost your confidence tremendously.
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