Here are some great tips for the mother of bride speech - well all types of wedding speeches and wedding toasts. You want to make sure that your speech is good and that it makes you look good!
Since the couples themselves are the stars in this ceremony their wedding speeches need to be really great and for those whose job it is to provide a speech about the star couple (best man speeches, father of bride speeches, mother of bride speeches) well your job is even more important!
Here's some more wedding speech tips:
Write your wedding speech on index cards - this keeps your hands occupied, gives you something to focus on and is less distracting than peices of paper (especially if your hands are shaking!).
Number your index cards just in case they get mixed up.
Feeling nervous? Start off by saying so and then really exaggerate your hands shaking - everyone laughing will break the ice and ease your tension.
Don't drink too much beforehand - keep your head clear.
When you hold your glass for the wedding toast hold the cup not the steam - you get a better grip and are less likely to spill any if your hands shake.
Speak up and breathe! Making sure you breathe slowly will calm you down and help you speak more slowly too.