Wedding speeches are made to honor rather than disgrace the person, so avoid the disrespectful remarks and focus on the happy memories. The major focus should be your relationship with the bride or a buddy. Because it is "their" special day, the major focus of conversation should be about the couple rather than about you. Still, there are times when people want to hear about their friends' accomplishments, so be sure to ask if that's what they want first before going into detail about yourself. Here are some other points to remember when writing your wedding speech: It should be between 150 and 250 words. Don't go over this limit as it will not allow enough time for everyone to hear your talk. Start by saying who you are and where you are from then talk about them coming together as one perfect pair. Mention any significant events that have happened in their lives together. End with asking for compliments or gifts if appropriate. If you want to write more about yourself or your friend, feel free to do so. Just make sure you don't go on for too long because others need to be heard too. Have fun with it!