The life and times of BrYan and KateY Johnston.
AKA Brattex and BadKat
Saturday, 4 April 2009
Keeping up with the Jones's
We hosted Bronwyn and Justin for wraps and basic catch up for wedding prep. I'm the MC and also one of the groomsmen so I needed some guidelines. I have been helpfully advised to "just be (myself)" and "just be funny". Well that's helpful :-/
My advice for speeches? Hmmm... 1) Keep it short. No, no, put the chainsaw down. Keep the speech short. 2) Keep it clean. A dirty joke may seem hilarious in your head, but you'll feel bad when the 92-year-old granny in the back dies of heart failure from beating you over the head with her handbag. 3) Keep things moving. Pacing is critical, you're a GM, you know this. Also vary the tone. One joke is funny, 10 are annoying. Describing a touching moment... and ending with a witty remark has far more impact than a dozen good knock-knock jokes. 4) Have fun. If you're having fun then everyone else will pick up on the vibe and have fun too.
Justin is getting married? Well, pass on my congratulations.
ReplyDeleteMy advice for speeches? Hmmm...
ReplyDelete1) Keep it short. No, no, put the chainsaw down. Keep the speech short.
2) Keep it clean. A dirty joke may seem hilarious in your head, but you'll feel bad when the 92-year-old granny in the back dies of heart failure from beating you over the head with her handbag.
3) Keep things moving. Pacing is critical, you're a GM, you know this. Also vary the tone. One joke is funny, 10 are annoying. Describing a touching moment... and ending with a witty remark has far more impact than a dozen good knock-knock jokes.
4) Have fun. If you're having fun then everyone else will pick up on the vibe and have fun too.