Posted: Maid of Honor Speeches, Matron of Honor Speeches
What is the difference between Matron of Honor speeches and Maid of Honor speeches?
The answer is quite simple, because a Maid is an unmarried woman, whereas a Matron is a married woman. Perhaps a little old fashioned?
I’m divorced, do I still count as a Matron of Honor?
Well, if you belong to a strict church, for example the word ‘honor’ may come into question, but one hopes that these days we are all too open minded to suggest that being divorced might cause one to lose their ‘honor’.
In terms of Maid or Matron, although the word ‘Matron’ may not conjure up the most attractive images of a woman, once you have been married once, you will no longer hold the title of ‘Maid’, because that would suggest not having shared your bed with a man!
Yes, it is all very old fashioned when you get down to it, but don’t let these finer details bother you. All you need to know is that if you are married or have previously been married, you will be considered a ‘Matron of Honor’.
How do Matron of Honor speeches differ from that of a Maid of Honor?
Not much! And you may seek out scripts of Maid of Honor speeches to get ideas from, as these are most prolific. Pick up a book like this for ideas about your role:
You do have a slight advantage, because in your speech you may have more anecdotes to offer about marriage, from personal experience. Some juicy bits of information, or tasteful jokes about the wedding night, the honeymoon and life together thereafter.
Since, you won’t find a great deal of things specific to your role as ‘Matron of Honor’, perhaps you’d like to pick up this cute tote bag, which at least does state who you are as well as being extremely useful on the day. Not to mention, it won’t get lost. Hightly recommended!
Speak from the heart, you obviously know the Bride well enough to have been chosen for this important role. Use this opportunity to cement your relationship still further, by showing to her, her new husband and the world how you honor your friend, talking about her good traits. Use humor, yes, you want to gain a few laughs, but only those that will be seen in a positive light. Nothing terribly embarrassing.
Take a look on You Tube to get tips and ideas about what good Matron of Honor speeches are like. Some are simply awful, learn from those about what not to do. You’ll also notice how important it is to speak clearly and hold the microphone close.
If you have never done any public speaking before, practice until you get your confidence up and ask someone to listen to you giving your speech and give you positive feedback, this is more valuable than you can imagine.
And remember to breathe!
Here are some useful links you may like to check out:
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Maid Of Honor Speech Disaster – Stay off the booze part 2 … – I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again (see http://amaidofhonorspeech.com/maid-of-honor-speeches-go-easy-on-the-booze/), if you are going to make a Maid of.
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How To Host A Bridal Shower – How do you host a bridal shower when the Bride to be lives in a different state? Here is a great question and our answer: Alright, I’m brand new to this. My best friend since I was 7 had told.
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Maid Of Honor Speech Examples – The Power To A Perfect Speech … – Learn My Personal Tips On How To Craft The Absolute Perfect Maid Of Honor Speech. See How To Make A Funny, Yet Touching And Emotional Speech That Will Be The Hit Of The Wedding.
