The Wedding Speaker's Guide. Aletta Rochat

      

      The Wedding Speaker’s Guide

      "Let Me Show You How to Speak with Confidence

      and Deliver a Speech You will be Proud of"

      The Indispensable Guide for

      Brides & Grooms,

      Wedding Speakers

      Masters of Ceremonies

      Wedding Planners

      by Aletta Rochat

      Copyright 2013 Aletta Rochat,

      All rights reserved.

      Published in eBook format by eBookIt.com

       http://www.eBookIt.com

      ISBN-13: 978-1-4566-1574-1

      No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the author. The only exception is by a reviewer, who may quote short excerpts in a review.

      Congratulations on purchasing The Wedding Speaker’s Guide eBook! You have just made an investment that will pay dividends for a lifetime. By using my Three-Step Process, you will learn how to deliver your Wedding Speech with the confidence and a style that will make you proud!

      I have done the thinking and planning for you. I will show you what to do and what not to do. By the time you have finished this book, you will be well placed to deliver a speech that will delight your audience and have applause ringing in your ears!

      Speaking at special occasions can be daunting. Depending on the occasion, you should have lots of time to prepare. Weddings, birthday celebrations, anniversaries, and year-end functions are wonderful occasions. Speaking at these events is a privilege. With the right preparation, you can add significantly to the enjoyment of the occasion. If you are not prepared, it will show. These events demand preparation and forethought. Once you have delivered your unforgettable speech, you will be satisfied that you added dignity, humour, and emotion to the gathering. Once you have followed my Three-Step Process, you will have an inner confidence:

      •Your message will be clear

      •You will communicate with emotion that connects you with your audience

      •Your speech structure will add to your message

      •Your audience will remember your speech

      •You will make them smile and laugh

      I want you to imagine yourself speaking at the wedding. You have just finished talking. Your audience is applauding loudly – they love what you have said. They are looking at you and smiling. People come up to you afterwards and congratulate you. “I never knew you were such a good speaker”, “Well done – you did that brilliantly”, “You created such a vivid image in my mind – I loved that story”.

      All this is not a fantasy – it is simply the product of adequate preparation, rehearsal, and thought. It is a product of following The Wedding Speaker’s Guide. Let’s transform your speaking!

      To my husband Rory

      Thank you for always believing in me

      As well as believing in the potential of this book

      Acknowledgements

      Like most things in life, the task of writing a book cannot be accomplished without tremendous support, cheer-leading, advice and friendship.

      Many people have helped me make this dream a reality.

      It all started with a World Class Speaking Product Creation Course - Craig Valentine, Mitch Meyerson and Tina Cook helped walk me through the process. My fellow group members gave advice and encouragement along the way.

      My Toastmasters friends and colleagues gave me invaluable insight and guidelines. Some reviewed my book and gave me feedback. Others just listened as I told them what I as wanting to do. Friends and family helped to keep me motivated and encouraged me when my learning curve was daunting.

      My husband Rory, as well as my children Nicole, Kate and Trevor were cheer-leaders of note.