One definition of the word
“marriage” is a social union or
legal contract between peoplethat creates kinship. It is whencouples, in front of a legalauthority or in front of God,exchange vows to stay together
through all of life’s ups anddowns. Now, if you are the bride’ssister and you were named as the bride’s maid of honor, then
something like “Good evening, friends, relatives, and guests. As I
am not nearly as popular as my beautiful sister, the bride, I willbegin my maid of honor speech by introducing myself. I am, forthose who do not know me, the brid
e’s very proud little sister.”
After introducing yourself, you may thank all your guests inbehalf of the newly wed couple. Say something that goes like
this: “Now, in behalf of my sister and brother
-in-law, I would liketo thank all of you for being here today. A wedding is one of themost joyous occasions a person will probably celebrate, but it
won’t ever be as joyous without the people you love and care
about to share it with. So, I know just how much your presencemeans to the bride and groom. I know that some of you haveeven travelled long hours just to be here on time. But I wouldalso like to remember some of our friends and family who cannot
be here. Well, there’s always my wedding to look forward to.”
When
you’re finished thanking all your guests for their presence,
you may then proceed with expressing further how happy you are