Speech @ sisters wedding

[BuoysTwo]

My sister is getting married (2nd time round) and has asked me to do a short speech at her wedding (approx 10mins). There will be 60 or so guests and it's in a different country. Fortunately she has reassured me that I only need to do it in English and thankfully not have to give it in the local language. Nevertheless, totally feel under pressure! Any hints and tips please?

[BackforGood]

Keep it fairly short.
Find something to make people laugh (or at least smile) but not cringe.

Find out who else is making speeches / saying what.......
In a traditional wedding, there are things people are 'expected' to say (be it thanking the parents, saying how lovely the attendants look, thanking the caterers, or whatever - you can fill up your whole speech with that sort of thing if yours is the only speech, but don't want to repeat what someone else says.

Write it out a good time in advance, and practice. Then practice again. Practice prijecting your voice. Learn what you want to say so you can "say" ir and not "read" it.

[BuoysTwo]

Thank you for your helpful comments. I am one of two "witnesses". I am in touch with the other witness so will check out what she is planning to say....I feel a scene out of bridesmaids coming on!