”The worry of my wedding speech nearly ruined my wedding,” says newlywed Peter. Of course, this is a feeling that many members of bridal parties can relate to. It is awful to imagine that the thought of giving a speech in front of friends and family can create such anxiety for the majority of people – and that so many people admit they couldn’t enjoy such a special occasion until after they said just a few little words about how happy they are about it!
Wedding days are to be enjoyed and not fretted over as professional public speaking consultant Ger Colleran, would tell you.
“Ger coached me all the way over a period of a few weeks,” says former groom Peter, “building up my confidence and tailoring my speech. The best part was the rehearsal in The Galway Bay Hotel a day before the wedding, everything was covered.”
Ger is a professional speaker and coaches people to improve and enhance their public speaking skills – whatever the occasion. From brides and grooms to best men, mothers and fathers, every member of the bridal party is catered for, with specific speaking challenges, requirements and budgets in mind.
Ger helps to control nerves, gives one-to-one coaching, organises rehearsals in the wedding venue, helps with content and structure, knows how to please an audience and can make you actually look forward to delivering your speech.
Other testimonials include:
”I was sick thinking about [the wedding speech]. My wife made me go to Ger. Even though I was nervous on the day, I was controlled and confident. It’s good to be nervous, makes you more alert and focused” – Bill, father of the bride.
”I didn’t want to speak, but I knew I had to. I came across Ger through a friend. I found his work with me to be very helpful and rewarding before, during and after I had delivered my few words in The Sheraton Hotel, Athlone. I didn’t let the families down, especially my son (the groom) who was very proud of me” – Jimmy, father of the groom.
“I wanted to say a few words at my wedding for my family and friends. Ger helped me to structure my speech and deliver it confidently in The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. I was so glad I spoke!” – Regina, bride.
For more information contact Ger Colleran on 091 388 000/ 087 622 6232 or visit www.greatspeech.ie
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