So the big day is hear and you've written, prepared and practiced your speech so you know everything you have to say. With the emotion of the actual wedding overshadowing everything else - as it so rightly should - you may find by the time it gets to your speech you don't suffer nerves as you're just enjoying the celebration.
However, if you do think you'll suffer from nerves then you'll probably find that sitting quietly and practicing some slow, relaxed breathes will help calm you down mentally and slow down your heart rate.
Also, it can help to visualize yourself giving your speech perfectly, imagining the feeling of having successfully delivered your speech and glowing in the pride of completing it perfectly.
Make sure you know when you're expected to speak, so that you're not taken by surprise. And when it is your turn you will usually be introduced by the best man on MC - find out who exactly. After you've been introduced stand and wait untill the applause has finished before you start.
Once speaking, try and enjoy yourself, it'll show in your speech. Don't worry if it doesn't go perfectly as everyone there will be behind you and cut you some slack - they're not expecting a professional speaker.
Ands when you've finished propose the toast and when the guests sit down, so can you.
Good luck, and if you want any more information see the links on the right hand side of this blog.
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