begin the speech thusly
When i was asked to be maid of honor for a friends wedding i was thrilled and terrified. Speaking in front of people isn't an issue when given a script. But writing that script myself is scarry. Below is one of the eginings of a speech that i started. The final draft went another way, but i like the overall idea of this and might use it again someday.
Below is the speech that did not make it to the final draft. Please do not be insulted if you hear this at a future event, i just really like it.
Possible future intro
You don't belong to cities or states, you're not defined by your job or where ypu work. What's important what defines who you belong to are the people you love and who love you. Love forms your identity more solidly that any tile or nick name could ever.
Marriage is a big mystery and it's who you want to face the mystery with
Below is the speech that did not make it to the final draft. Please do not be insulted if you hear this at a future event, i just really like it.
Possible future intro
You don't belong to cities or states, you're not defined by your job or where ypu work. What's important what defines who you belong to are the people you love and who love you. Love forms your identity more solidly that any tile or nick name could ever.
Marriage is a big mystery and it's who you want to face the mystery with