One of most important elements of any wedding speech is that it has to have some humor. It doesn’t have to be totally funny, but it must please the crowd. So long as there’s some funny or witty jokes, that is okay.

Now what if you’re not a funny guy? Well, don’t say any stupid jokes. But, if you are funny, then by all means say some jokes. In my experience, it’s best to use natural flowing speech, the personal, and interject a few funny jokes. Say a few emotional things, throw in a few funny and true stories.

Another great tip that I learned is to be very informal, be myself and interact with the wedding guests as if I was in a conversation with them. I used a wireless microphone and walked around the audience and made direct eye contact with people. This method really helps to relax me during my talks. Finally when giving the groom wedding speech don’t be joking around the entire time. Make sure that you are at the least somewhat serious.  The wedding speech examples and guides get into all of this.

You don’t have two be a comedian-you are just having a conversation with old friends. The jokes and humor should be spontaneous and natural. I would avoid reading jokes. That’s too old school. Even if you botch a joke, everyone will laugh and and enjoy it. You are not giving a lecture or formal speech. Relax and have some fun.

Now if you want to be a risk taker and say something funny about you and your new wife, give it a try as long as most of the funny things are about you.  It’s perfectly okay to make fun of yourself.  Funny wedding jokes are great if you can interject them in a personable and natural way.