So you have been made the Maid of honor.
Congratulations.
While it may seem like all you have to do is smile, nod and look pretty, being the maid of honor also requires you to raise a toast to the newly weds in front of all the guests.
Don't panic! You don't have to do any lengthy research or refer to a hundred different volumes in any dingy library to come up with that speech.
All you need is a little information, which seeing as you have been chosen as the maid of honor, you already possess.
Follow these simple points and you will sail through with ease.

• Start with introducing yourself.
  You will be surprised to know that at least half the groom's side will not know who you are, so start with the introduction.
  
• Next praise the bride.
  From her beautiful eyes to her goofy smile everything and anything you find adorable about her can be mentioned.
  
• You might find it useful to outline a few points beforehand so as to avoid being brain dead on the spot.
  
• You can share jokes, happy memories or emotional moments that you experienced with the bride as long as it does not embarrass anyone.
  
• Keep the speech light and pepper it with a joke here or there.
  
• Try to keep the groom involved as well.
  
• Remember that it is their big day so keep the focus on them.
  
• You can also congratulate them on being the perfect match for each other.
  
• Thank all the people for making it to the wedding.
  
• Show your appreciation for the people who helped in the wedding preparations.
  

You can then end your speech by wishing both the newly weds Always remember that it is a big day for the newly weds and no matter how big or small your speech is they will remember it.