If You Answered “Yes” to Any of the Above Questions – Then I Have Some VERY Important News for You…
These are common worries and concerns that every maid of honor has — and trust me — it’s totally normal and it’s probably quite healthy, actually.
Because, if you did not have these concerns, you’d not be focused. Being the maid of honor and presenting a speech is a great honor, and it’s your duty to know exactly what you’re doing… and you better do it do it darn well.
The truth is this: I was in your shoes once. I was probably less educated on the topic than you are — in fact, when I was asked (by my best friend) to be the maid of honor, I had no idea what a maid of honor even was. I was ultra-embarrassed to ask anyone.
Thankfully, I have been practicing public speaking since I was in the fourth grade. I’ve won numerous awards and have spoken at many events. I’ve taken Oral Presentation courses and have been involved in numerous plays and theater events throughout the years…
So when the wedding day finally came, I did my duties and I presented my maid of honor speech. And, like most things in life, it wasn’t worth the stress. I made it.. and I did well. I had my struggles — but everything came out beautifully. I was glad I did my research and preparation. It was all worth it in the end.
Since that wedding, I’ve been asked to be the maid of honor twice and a bridesmaid three times. One was for my cousin’s wedding, and the other from another close friend of mine. With each experience, I gained a much broader insight on...
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