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Peek Inside: Nature-Themed Wedding Speech

Peek Inside: Nature-Themed Wedding Speech

Our carefully crafted nature-inspired speech will help you deliver a memorable wedding toast that shares lessons on love, learned in nature. With thoughtful quotes from conservationists John Muir, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Cheif Seattle your speech is sure to hit the right tone for any wedding.

Tips for Breaking Up With Writer's Block

Tips for Breaking Up With Writer's Block

Whether you’re writing a maid of honor speech for your sister, trying to get your love down on paper, or prepping to officiate a friend’s wedding, sometimes the blank page can be too much. While there’s never a great time for writer’s block right now — while you’re preparing for such a special day — is definitely not the right time. We’re here to help reduce your stress with a few helpful tips for how to shake off writer’s block.

Who Should Give a Toast at the Wedding Reception?

Who Should Give a Toast at the Wedding Reception?

Traditionally, wedding toasts were given by the father of the bride, the groom, and the best man. But let’s be real, that’s an outdated list. 

These days generally both the best man and the maid of honor give a toast.

Navigating the Maid of Honor Role With Grace

As the maid of honor, you have a special role to play (learn more about the history of the role). You might support the couple with the wedding planning process, plan pre-events, help on the big day itself, or simply be emotional support throughout the process. 

Regardless, here are some tips for navigating this important role:

Real Talk on the Cost of Being a MOH (with estimates)

Real Talk on the Cost of Being a MOH (with estimates)

So you've been asked to be the maid of honor in your bestie's wedding — congrats! But before you start brainstorming creative bachelorette party ideas and helping the bride pick out the perfect dress, it's important to consider the potential costs that may come with saying “yes” to this role.

Time for the Toasts! But First, Let’s Prep…

Time for the Toasts! But First, Let’s Prep…

First and most important: remember that your toast should be about the couple and their love for one another. Avoid making the toast about yourself or getting too personal with inside jokes or embarrassing stories.

Peek Inside: Maid of Honor Made Easy

Peek Inside: Maid of Honor Made Easy

If you’re stressed out about what to say and where to even begin, rest assured the Muse is in! We’ve got you covered with our new toolkit, Maid of Honor Made Easy: Two Complete Speeches with Endless Possibilities.

Inside you’ll find two template maid of honor speeches…

Why Every Wedding Needs a Muse

Why Every Wedding Needs a Muse

As the guests filed into a long hall adjacent to the brick patio, they quickly took their seats. The wine had begun to flow and the din of longtime friends and close family sent an electric buzz throughout the room. Soon, the emcee corralled the last of the stragglers, and two lucky guests were given the honors to speak. First, the groom’s brother…

4 Unexpected Benefits of Saying “Yes!” to the Maid of Honor Gig

4 Unexpected Benefits of Saying “Yes!” to the Maid of Honor Gig

I’ve done the maid of honor thing from both sides of the aisle: I’ve been one and I’ve asked someone to be mine. So I know the costs add up fast between a dress, shoes, maybe a plane ticket, a bachelorette party, a bridal shower, the time it takes to organize all of the above… you know what? I’m gonna stop there. It’s not just pricey, it’s also a ton of work, and I hope your best buddy is super crazy grateful for all the time and effort and money you’re putting into being there for them. For moments when the stress is getting to you, I’ve compiled the major benefits to keep you sane: You get to taste all the things.