Five Wedding Speeches to Give in Honor of Your Best Friend

Here's everything the bride hopes you'll say on her wedding day.

By Martha Stewart Editors March 14, 2017

Plenty of bridesmaids will tell you that giving a speech can be hard, but that writing one that pays tribute to your best friend is even harder. The best place to get started planning a wedding speech? Our pick is with a little inspiration from 'maids whose toasts totally knocked it out of the park. To help you wow your bride, we've rounded up five gorgeous wedding videos from Love Stories TV, all featuring some of the best bridesmaids speeches.

Shelby + Tyler | Lexington, Kentucky | Apiary Fine Events & Catering

This maid-of-honor's tearful toast might be the sweetest yet! We guarantee you'll want to give your own best friend the biggest hug after you hear this amazing speech.

Cinematographer: Reel Special Productions

Jennifer + Lee | Queens, New York | Terrace on the Park

Some of the best toasts include personal memories, and this 'maid nailed it when she shared the story of the first night she knew Lee was the one for her best friend. Spoiler alert: He won over his bride's BFF by joining Jennifer and her girlfriends to a New Kids on the Block concert. You'll feel like you were right there with them thanks to her retelling of the story!

Cinematographer: Michael Justin Studios

Kristy + Heather | Pasadena, California | Happy Trails

This entire video is filled with incredible speeches, but Kristy and Heather's bridesmaids definitely stole the show when they delivered a mix of tearjerking toasts and hilarious anecdotes about the brides.

Cinematographer: Film Foto Fusion

Lauren + Zach | Nashville, Tennessee | War Memorial Auditorium

We officially want to get to know Lauren after hearing her best friend's speech! Guests were treated to stories about the time Lauren spent days helping her pal care for her newborn baby. If that's not the sign of a great friend, we don't know what is.

Cinematographer: Luis Quintana Films

Rocio + Juan Carlos | San Marcos, California | Green Gables Wedding Estate

One thing we know for sure is that there's no love like sister love, and it really shows in this speech from Rocio's sister. The adorable speech, which included advice like remembering to smile each day, share silly jokes, and make time for movie dates, was so sweet, but it was her emotional delivery that made the toast even better.

Cinematographer: SJ Videography