This week on The Leap Lifestyle Podcast, I chatted with CEO and Co-Founder of Los Angeles-based Vows & Speeches, Brian Franklin on crafting memorable vows and epic speeches for your wedding day. If you're getting married and want to recite personal vows to your future spouse, or if you're giving any kind of toast or speech at a wedding, this episode is for you! 

In this episode, we explore the art of wedding speeches and vows, focusing on how both are deeply personal and meaningful moments that add an emotional touch to your wedding day. Whether you're the best man, maid of honor, or the couple themselves, crafting the perfect speech or vow is a way to showcase your love, gratitude, and unique bond. We’ll discuss why speeches shouldn’t be freeform and offer tips for delivering a polished and impactful message. Plus, we dive into how engaged couples can create wedding vows that truly reflect their journey together.

Key Takeaways:

• Why wedding speeches should never be freeform: Weddings are not the time for off-the-cuff speeches. A thoughtful, prepared speech ensures your words are clear, heartfelt, and delivered with the right impact. We discuss why planning is key to making a lasting impression, and Brian shares great tips for the actual delivery of the toast on the big day.
• Keep it short and sweet: Speeches should be no longer than 3-4 minutes to keep the audience engaged while giving just enough time to express your thoughts and emotions without dragging on.
• Modulate your voice and tone: Learn how modulating your voice—using changes in pitch, tone, and pace—helps draw in your audience and keeps them captivated throughout your speech. A dynamic delivery adds to the emotional depth of your words, and keeps your audience engaged through the entire speech.
• Crafting meaningful wedding vows: For engaged couples, wedding vows are a powerful opportunity to express your love and commitment. We talk about how to incorporate the unique details of your relationship into your vows, making them personal and unforgettable. From memories you've shared to promises for the future, your vows should reflect who you are as a couple. And a tip from the pros: Work on your vows as your are planning your wedding, just as. you plan the other aspects of your wedding day!
• Balance humor with sincerity: Whether giving a toast or exchanging vows, we discuss the importance of balancing humor with heartfelt moments. While it's important to bring some lightness, the sincerity of your message will leave a deeper impact.

You can find Brian on his website at www.vowsandspeeches.com or on instagram at Vows and Speeches.

And you can find Deanna on www.theleaplifestyle.com or www.deannanashevents.com and on instagram at The Leap Lifestyle and Deanna Nash Events. 

As always, thanks so much for listening!