Giving a speech is never easy, even after 50 years of marriage. Some might even say it’s not easy, especially after 50 years of marriage. With strong emotions and deeper connection, it will always be more difficult to convey those feelings that you have shared with your loved ones with words. Here’s a guide to help you give the speech your loved ones will always remember.
Starting
It is first of all to thank the guests for coming to the celebration of 50 years of marriage. If appropriate, mention any special guests, such as children or especially parents, if the couple is lucky enough to have them there. Be sure to mention the 50 years part. Guests are there to applaud such an achievement and want to hear it said out loud.
Words to say about your loved one
If you are the husband or wife of the celebrity couple, begin your speech by keeping it simple at first. Thank your spouse for putting up with the many years you’ve spent together. “I thank my lovely wife (or husband) more than anything for being there for me every step of the way. I don’t know what I would have done without her.” Don’t be afraid to tell your love story. Imagine your spouse the first time you kissed, the butterflies you felt when you realized you fell in love, your first date. Imagine yourselves growing up together and the difficult times you managed to overcome. Then you will touch the heart strings of your guests. You don’t have to give a full background on your life, most guests will already know that. Share a specific story or a specific moment in your marriage that was told. Mention the details of your marriage that will inspire those younger than you. It talks about love in tribulation, feelings of love, admiration and respect. Your guests will want to feel what you felt in the best moments of your marriage. They are looking to you for encouragement. No matter what happens, end your speech with an expression of love for your loved one. It always helps to give a special gift during your speech, especially for your golden anniversary.
What to say if you are the one speaking to the famous couple
Breaking into a speech is the hardest part, so just introduce yourself and the words will start pouring out. Provide a simple background like your name, your spouse’s name, and her relationship to the couple, and let the other guests know you’re happy to be there. Think about the couple, imagine their life together from the first day they were married, through pregnancy and having children, the difficulties and the joys. Then give your speech. It will be from the heart and everyone will feel it. Share a specific joke, short story, or inspirational moment you’ve experienced with your partner. Offer a compliment and then give the floor to someone else.
If you give a speech from the heart you can’t go wrong. After all, you’re there because you’ve been married for 50 years or because you mean something to a couple who’ve been married for 50 years.
