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(Of course, if you’re looking for more than ‘advice’, check out Speechy’s bespoke speechwriting service. We also have a range of excellent speech templates that might be just what you need.)
Being asked to be Maid of Honour is an incredible privilege – but it also comes with the terrifying task of delivering a speech. Most of us aren’t natural comedians or public speakers, which is why watching a few maid of honour speech videos is one of the best ways to prepare.
At Speechy, we’ve helped hundreds of Maids of Honour find their voice, so we know exactly what separates the hilarious, heartfelt speeches from the ones that make guests wish they’d stuck at the bar. Below, we’ve picked some brilliant maid of honour speech videos (and a couple of cautionary tales), with lessons to help you nail your own.
“Don’t copy these speeches, use them as inspiration. Structure, humour, and personal stories are the secrets that make any Maid of Honour speech shine.”
– Heidi Ellert-McDermott, author of The Modern Couple’s Guide to Wedding Speeches
They show structure – from icebreaker to emotional ending.
They spark ideas – you’ll see how others use funny anecdotes and touching stories.
They build confidence – knowing what works takes away a lot of the fear.
We often tell clients: the best way to learn isn’t by Googling tired jokes, but by seeing how real people tell real stories.
As maid of honour speeches are more of an American tradition than a British one, it makes sense that many of the most polished examples come from the States.
This is the quintessential Maid of “Honor” speech. A college friend pays tribute to the bride with warmth, humour, and just the right level of sentiment. It’s funny without going overboard, tearful without being cheesy, and always delivered with a smile.
The beauty is in the truth: it’s a story of friendship, interwoven with the story of the couple meeting. When you keep it honest, you can’t go far wrong.
Maid of Honour speeches often follow the best man tradition – i.e. roast the couple mercilessly. This speech does exactly that, with fast-paced jokes aimed at both bride and groom. It’s funny, brutal, and brilliantly self-deprecating.
Lesson: Don’t be afraid to tease, but make sure it’s affectionate. Humour works best when it’s underpinned by love.
And if you want to deliver a speech in style just like her, maybe check out Speechy’s all-new delivery coaching service?
Taking it a step further, this Maid of Honour turns into a full-blown roastmaster. Years of “sister dirt” fuel a hilarious five minutes that keeps the couple on edge throughout. The only downside? Reading from a phone instead of paper.
Lesson: Roasts can be brilliant – but presentation matters. Print your speech, don’t read off your iPhone.
Normally we don’t recommend musical speeches – risky if you can’t sing, and often less personal. But this Disney-themed performance is an exception. It’s well-written, funny, and reveals so much about the family’s love of performing together.
Lesson: Rules can be broken. If music is genuinely part of your personality (and you’ve got the voice for it), go for it.
This Maid of Honour nails the balance. She starts with jokes, gets the whole room onside, and then pivots to heartfelt, emotional storytelling. By the time she shares her advice at the end, the audience is laughing and crying in equal measure.
Lesson: Structure is everything. Open funny, close sentimental, and your audience will hang on every word.
What all these maid of honour speech videos prove is simple:
Humour works best when it’s personal
Authenticity trumps clichés every time
Good structure makes even a short speech unforgettable
A sprinkle of sentiment is essential – but avoid cheese
As speechwriters, we’ve coached countless Maids of Honour who started terrified but ended up delivering show-stealing performances. Watching these videos gives you a head start, but the real magic comes when you make the speech your own.
So, watch these maid of honour speech videos, jot down the lessons, and then dig into your own stories about the bride. That’s where the gold lies.
For more help, check out our Maid of Honour Advice, our Templates, or let SpeechyAI create a draft tailored to your material in less than an hour.
Because the best Maid of Honour speeches aren’t just remembered on the day – they become part of the wedding legend.
The Speechy team are TV-trained scriptwriters/comedians by trade & we’ve helped 1,000s of speakers around the world deliver their dream speech.
Our advice has been quoted everywhere from The New York Times to Grazia and from Forbes to The Observer. Our founder has also featured on the BBC Sounds’ Best Men podcast with Jason Manford and written ‘The Modern Couple’s Guide to Wedding Speeches’, published by Little, Brown.
