With everything from advice on mastering your nerves to tips about how to make a real impact, this compendium walks the reader through every aspect of preparing for the big day and speaking in public. Also included are hints on how to pace delivery and helpful checklists on such subjects as the traditional order of speeches and when to thank different members of the attending families. From the father of the bride and the bride herself to the groom and the best man, this guide will guarantee that every speech goes off without a hitch.

George Davidson is a former senior editor with Chambers Harrap. He is an experienced researcher and writer of reference books and has participated in several weddings as bridegroom, best man, and father of the bride.