There are various techniques to help complete this type of task and if you are nervous we would also recommend that you check out our free, fast and concise PowerPoint-style presentations on:

Writing a Speech

Giving a Speech

The Main Elements to Writing an Anniversary Speech
The main elements to writing a successful and effective Anniversary speech are to convey a sense of humor to the occasion and contribute some personal anecdotes about the person:

• Brevity - Less than 3 minutes. Don't bore your audience and remember the quotes by Lord Reading "Always be shorter than anybody dared to hope!" and Franklin D. Roosevelt "Be sincere; be brief; be seated."

• The Family - Mention those closest to the person convey thanks for arranging the celebration

• Memories and Anecdotes - Funny personal stories to make everyone smile especially those about their Wedding Day

• Salutation - Encouraging everyone to join in and say "Happy Anniversary!"

The Structure and Outline of an Anniversary Speech
What is a good structure, outline or good guidelines to writing an Anniversary speech?

• Your Opener - the opening, ice-breaker or attention grabber

• The thank you - Thank everyone for attending and mention those who made the arrangements

• The Anecdotes - Amusing stories about the happy couple

• Conclusion - Try to end with a memorable punch line or Anniversary quote

• Salutation - End with "Happy Anniversary!"

Famous Quotes  to include in an Anniversary Speech
The following quotes are selection about Anniversaries - they might inspire you!

• "Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight." Anniversary Quote by Phyllis Diller

• "A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. The order varies for any given year." Quote by Paul Sweeney

• "Love is one long sweet dream, and marriage is the alarm clock." Anniversary Quote by Author Unknown

• "The bonds of matrimony are like any other bonds - they mature slowly." Anniversary Quote by Peter De Vries.

• "It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life." Anniversary Quote by Rita Rudner

• "Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction." Quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

• "Love one another and you will be happy. It's as simple and as difficult as that." Quote by Michael Leunig

Anniversary Speech - Tips and Hints on Writing and Giving Speeches
There are more tips and hints on Writing and Giving Speeches in our Free PowerPoint style presentations.