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Its not unusual forweddingspeeches to be sentimental, funny, and a little uncomfortable.
Its often thebest mans toastthat leaves some roaring with laughterand others red in the face.
Her family is accusing her of being dramatic and childish.
Hes the co-founder ofVows And Speechesand specializes in crafting the perfect words for your big day.
And he should know.
Franklin is the co-founder of a company calledVows & Speeches.
Any roasting needs to be harmless and resolved in something truly heartwarming and appreciative, he advises.
A wedding should be about celebrating the couple, not making them, or any other guests, feeluncomfortable.
As far as McDermott is concerned, the key to delivering a great speech is injecting some humor.
All wedding speeches should be funny, advised McDermott.
They can be sentimental and heartfelt but theyve got to be funny too.
Sometimes you need someone to check your work.
We asked Franklin what Rachel should have or could have said instead.
And I resisted that with every fiber of my being.
Whats clear is that Rachels speech left her feeling isolated and diminished, he added.
And turn your target into a comedy character.
Exaggerate your targets qualities and push their weaknesses to the extreme.
They say the groom could make either himself or the bride the target.
Or he could aim at both, almost like a double act.
The team believes even thebrideisnt off-limits.
The key is to keep the humor affectionate and loving, they say.
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