Getting asked to give a bridesmaid speech can make many people anxious. Adding humor while staying appropriate puts pressure on even experienced public speakers.
Here’s good news – a great bridesmaid speech doesn’t need shocking stories or embarrassing moments to make people laugh. With smart planning and the right mix of funny moments and heartfelt words, you can give a speech that will have guests laughing and crying happy tears. These examples will show you how.
Funny Speeches by Bridesmaids
Each sample speech shows different ways to add humor while celebrating the newlyweds, combining jokes and genuine emotion.
1. The Sister’s Speech
Sarah, thank you for asking me to be your maid of honor. As your sister, this moment means so much. Growing up together gave us countless memories, like that time you convinced me eating mud pies would give me superpowers. Spoiler alert – they didn’t work, but you did make a mean mud pie.
To Mike, my new brother-in-law, thanks for making my sister so happy. Your first date story still makes me laugh. Sarah spent three hours getting ready, only to have you take her bowling. She called me afterward, panicking about her fresh manicure and new dress. But she also couldn’t stop talking about how much fun she had.
That bowling date showed Sarah something special about you, Mike. You brought out her playful side. Before meeting you, my sister was all about five-year plans and color-coded calendars. Now she’s spontaneous enough to book surprise weekend trips – though she still color-codes the itinerary.
Many people here know Sarah as the organized one, the planner who makes sure everyone gets birthday cards on time. Mike, you know her as the girl who agreed to go camping despite her fear of bugs. You helped her face that fear, even if she did bring three cans of bug spray and slept in a hazmat suit.
Sarah, seeing you grow into someone who can laugh at herself and take chances has been amazing. You’ve found a partner who balances your perfectionist tendencies with humor and patience. Mike doesn’t try to change who you are. He just helps you see the funny side of life.
Mike, you should know that Sarah’s organizational skills come in handy. She’ll never forget your anniversary, and you’ll always have clean socks. Plus, she’s already planned your retirement. Don’t worry, it includes plenty of time for golf.
To the happy couple, may your life together be filled with laughter, love, and perfectly organized sock drawers. Here’s to many more bowling dates, camping trips, and adventures together.
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Commentary: This speech works well for a sister of the bride who wants to keep things light while showing genuine affection. It paints a picture of the couple’s relationship through funny anecdotes and gentle teasing. Best suited for casual weddings where the families know each other well.
2. The Childhood Friend’s Take
Linda and Karen met in second grade, bonded over their shared hatred of Brussels sprouts, and have been inseparable since. Standing here today brings back memories of all the trouble these two got into. Don’t worry, Karen, the statute of limitations has expired on most of it.
Tom, you’re getting an amazing woman in Karen. She’s loyal, caring, and still holds the elementary school record for most cookies eaten in one sitting. That competitive spirit serves her well in her career as a lawyer, though thankfully she’s moved on to winning cases instead of eating contests.
When Karen first told me about meeting Tom, she described him as “that cute guy from accounting who actually laughs at my jokes.” That’s when she knew he was special. Most people just politely smile at Karen’s puns, but Tom genuinely finds them funny. They’re truly a match made in dad-joke heaven.
Their first Valentine’s Day together, Tom planned this elaborate romantic dinner. Karen showed up in sweatpants because she thought they were having takeout. Instead of being disappointed, Tom just laughed and said they could save the fancy restaurant for another night. They ended up ordering pizza and watching comedy specials in their fancy clothes.
That’s what makes them perfect together. They can turn any situation into something fun. Like the time they got lost on a wine tour and ended up leading their own impromptu tasting at a gas station. They rated different flavors of beef jerky like they were fine wines.
Karen has always marched to her own beat. In high school, she started a club for “Competitive Cloud Watching.” Tom not only joined but suggested they add categories for “Most Animal-Shaped” and “Fluffiest Formation.” They still hold monthly meetings, though now they usually include wine.
Speaking of wine, Karen once tried to impress Tom’s parents by bringing a fancy bottle to dinner. She practiced pronouncing the French name all week. When the moment came, she confidently announced she’d brought a bottle of “Château Just Kidding This Is From The Gas Station.” Tom’s parents laughed so hard they almost choked on their salad.
What makes their relationship special is how they embrace each other’s quirks. Tom encourages Karen’s terrible puns. Karen supports Tom’s collection of novelty socks. They’ve built a relationship on friendship, laughter, and the occasional competitive eating challenge.
To Karen and Tom, may your life together be filled with bad jokes, good wine, and endless cloud-watching sessions. Thank you for showing us that true love means finding someone who makes your weirdness feel like the most natural thing in the world.
Looking at you both today, my heart feels so full. Karen, you’re glowing with happiness. Tom, you’re beaming with joy. Though that might just be from the reflective powers of your “special occasion” metallic socks.
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Commentary: A heartwarming speech that uses shared history and inside jokes to celebrate the couple’s quirky love story. Perfect for weddings where the bridesmaid has known the bride since childhood and wants to share funny memories while highlighting the couple’s compatible personalities.
3. The College Roommate’s Version
As Rachel’s college roommate, seeing her marry James feels surreal. Rachel, you’ve gone from the girl who survived on coffee and gummy bears during finals to a successful business owner who… still survives on coffee and gummy bears during tax season. Some things never change.
James entered Rachel’s life during our senior year. She came home one day talking about this “annoying guy” in her marketing class who kept challenging her presentations. Three months later, that annoying guy became her study partner. Six months later, they were dating. Now here we are, watching them get married.
Their relationship started as a competition. Rachel and James would try to outdo each other with research and presentations. They turned everything into a friendly rivalry, from who could make the best PowerPoint to who could drink the most energy drinks without getting the shakes.
What Rachel didn’t expect was falling for her biggest competitor. James matched her drive and ambition but also taught her to laugh at herself. He showed her that sometimes the best ideas come from relaxing and having fun, not pulling all-nighters fueled by caffeine and stress.
Rachel used to plan everything down to the minute. Her daily schedules looked like military operation plans. James introduced spontaneity into her life, though he did have to trick her at first. He’d put fake meetings in her calendar just to surprise her with lunch dates.
Their proposal story perfectly captures their relationship. James created a fake marketing competition as a cover. Rachel spent weeks preparing her presentation, complete with market research and financial projections. When she finished her pitch, James got down on one knee and said, “I’d like to propose… marriage.” Rachel’s response? “Your timing needs work, but your market research is solid. Yes.”
Some couples bond over shared interests like sports or music. Rachel and James bonded over spreadsheets and SWOT analyses. They spent their third date creating a pros and cons list about dating each other. Spoiler alert – the pros won, though Rachel still argues they should update the data quarterly.
Speaking of data, James actually created a pie chart showing how much he loves Rachel. The biggest slice was labeled “Her competitive spirit,” followed by “Her color-coded filing system.” Rachel countered with a bar graph comparing James to her past relationships. James scored highest in all categories, especially “Willingness to proofread emails at 3 AM.”
They’ve built a beautiful partnership based on mutual respect, shared ambition, and an oddly competitive approach to love. They challenge each other to be better while celebrating each other’s successes. Plus, they throw the best game nights, even if they do need a referee for Monopoly.
To the newlyweds, may your marriage be filled with friendly competition, strategic planning, and endless love. Rachel, you’ve found someone who appreciates your spreadsheets and your spirit. James, you’ve found someone who pushes you to be your best while loving you at your worst.
Let’s raise a glass to Rachel and James. May they continue to bring out the best in each other, support each other’s dreams, and maybe someday agree on the optimal room temperature. Though Rachel, we all know your thermostat data analysis will win in the end.
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Commentary: This speech celebrates a couple whose relationship grew from academic rivalry to love, using business and tech references for humor. Ideal for professional couples who met at work or school and share a driven, competitive nature.
4. The Work Friend’s Perspective
Alice, my cubicle buddy turned bride, thank you for asking me to be part of your special day. Working together for five years has given me plenty of material for this speech. Don’t worry, nothing about the Great Coffee Machine Incident of 2019 will be mentioned. Oops.
Mark, you brave soul, you’ve taken on quite a task marrying our office’s self-proclaimed “Queen of Post-it Notes.” The first time you visited Alice at work, you looked genuinely impressed by her color-coded sticky note system. That’s when we knew you were either truly in love or needed serious help.
Your love story started in the break room, with Alice thoroughly unimpressed by your microwave etiquette. She left passive-aggressive notes about cleaning up after yourself. You responded with cartoon drawings on each note. Soon, the break room became an art gallery of sticky note flirtation.
The office pool had bets on how long it would take you two to start dating. Sandra from accounting won with her oddly specific guess of “43 days and 2 hours.” She still won’t tell us how she calculated that, but we suspect Alice’s detailed schedule had something to do with it.
We watched your relationship bloom over lunch breaks and coffee runs. Alice slowly stopped scheduling every minute of her day and learned to enjoy spontaneous trips to the food truck outside. Mark started using coasters and learned the proper way to load a dishwasher. You both grew together.
Your proposal during the company picnic was unforgettable. Mark organized a scavenger hunt using Alice’s beloved sticky notes. The final clue led to him, down on one knee, surrounded by a heart made of Post-its. Even Bob from IT got emotional, though he claims it was allergies.
Alice, you’ve found someone who appreciates your quirks and brings out your playful side. Mark, you’ve found someone who will keep your life organized and your sock drawer color-coded. Together, you create a perfect balance of fun and function.
Through the ups and downs of deadlines and office politics, your relationship has stayed strong. You support each other’s dreams, celebrate each other’s successes, and always remember to bring home dinner when the other is working late.
May your marriage be filled with love, laughter, and an endless supply of sticky notes. Here’s to a lifetime of happiness, properly filed and cross-referenced for easy access.
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Commentary: This speech uses office culture and workplace romance as a backdrop for humor while celebrating how the couple balances each other. Great for couples who met at work or share a professional connection.
5. The Gym Buddy’s Address
Jenny, my favorite workout partner and now beautiful bride, this day feels like reaching a personal best in life’s greatest exercise – love. From spin class to spin class, we’ve sweated, complained, and laughed together. Now here you are, marrying the guy who “accidentally” kept showing up at our gym time.
Steve, you’re not as subtle as you think. We all noticed how you suddenly developed an interest in yoga right after meeting Jenny. Your dedication to “improving flexibility” had nothing to do with the fact that Jenny taught that class. Though your warrior pose has improved significantly.
Your first conversation happened when Steve face-planted off a treadmill while trying to impress Jenny with his running speed. Instead of being embarrassed, he turned it into a comedy routine about “falling head over heels.” Jenny, who normally rolls her eyes at bad puns, actually laughed.
That laugh changed everything. Jenny started looking forward to Steve’s terrible gym jokes. Steve started bringing protein shakes for two. They began timing their workouts together, spotting each other, and eventually dating. Their idea of a perfect date? Rock climbing followed by pizza.
Steve learned quickly that dating Jenny meant embracing her healthy lifestyle. He switched from energy drinks to green smoothies. Jenny learned that sometimes it’s okay to skip a workout for a movie marathon. They found their own rhythm, balancing healthy habits with quality time.
One time, Steve tried to surprise Jenny with breakfast in bed. He created what he called a “protein-packed pancake surprise.” The surprise? They were inedible. Jenny ate them anyway, proving that love truly conquers all, even questionable cooking skills.
Their shared commitment to fitness took an interesting turn during the proposal. Steve arranged a scavenger hunt through their favorite hiking trails. At each checkpoint, friends handed Jenny a different piece of workout equipment. The final stop had Steve waiting with a ring, surrounded by dumbbells arranged in a heart shape.
Jenny and Steve push each other to be better while accepting each other as they are. They’ve created their own definition of relationship goals. Sure, they still compete over who can do more pushups, but they also know when to slow down and enjoy life’s less active moments.
What makes them perfect together is how they balance the serious and silly parts of life. They can go from intense workout sessions to dancing in the kitchen. From meal prep Sundays to spontaneous ice cream runs. They’ve found that sweet spot between challenging and supporting each other.
Their wedding registry perfectly captures their relationship. Between the fancy china and kitchen gadgets, you’ll find matching water bottles, his and hers yoga mats, and a tandem bike. They’re building a life that combines their shared passions with their love for each other.
Looking at them today, you can see how their love has helped them grow. Jenny smiles more. Steve has better posture. They’ve proven that the couple that works out together, stays together. Though Jenny still won’t let Steve skip leg day.
To Jenny and Steve, may your marriage be as strong as your core muscles and as flexible as your yoga practice. Here’s to a lifetime of adventures, both in and out of the gym. Just please stop trying to convince everyone that burpees are a great way to start the day.
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Commentary: This speech uses fitness culture and gym humor to tell the couple’s love story while highlighting their growth together. Perfect for active couples who share a passion for health and wellness.
6. The Online Friend’s Tale
Maria and Ben’s story shows that romance can start with a typo. Maria meant to join a book club forum but accidentally ended up in a bird watching group. Ben was the only one who noticed when she asked why everyone kept talking about hawks instead of Harry Potter.
Their first interaction was Ben sending Maria a private message explaining the difference between literary flights of fancy and actual birds in flight. Maria replied with a pun about “winging it.” Ben responded with an even worse bird pun. Their connection started right there.
What followed was months of daily messages, sharing terrible puns and life stories. Maria learned about Ben’s passion for photography and his collection of bird-themed socks. Ben discovered Maria’s talent for baking and her inability to keep houseplants alive.
Their first video call lasted six hours. They talked about everything and nothing, losing track of time until Maria realized she’d be late for work. She showed up exhausted but happy, finally seeing the person who’d been making her smile for months.
Meeting in person made them excited and nervous. They chose a coffee shop halfway between their cities. Maria arrived early and nervously rearranged the sugar packets. Ben showed up wearing a shirt covered in tiny birds, carrying a book she’d mentioned wanting to read.
That first meeting could have been awkward. Instead, they fell into conversation as easily as they had online. They talked until the coffee shop closed, then continued their chat at a nearby diner. The waitress thought they were old friends catching up, not two people meeting for the first time.
They found many shared interests beyond books and birds. They both loved bad movies, good food, and weekend adventures. They started a tradition of sending each other random facts throughout the day. Ben still sends Maria daily bird facts, even though she now knows the difference between a sparrow and a finch.
Long distance couldn’t stop them. They became experts at virtual date nights, watching movies together while on video calls. They sent care packages filled with inside jokes and local treats. Each visit seemed shorter than the last, but their connection grew stronger.
After a year of dating long distance, Ben got a job transfer to Maria’s city. He surprised her at a local bird sanctuary, got down on one knee, and asked her to be his “nest mate for life.” Maria said yes before he finished the question, then spent the next hour crying happy tears while a confused group of pigeons watched.
Now here they are, starting their next chapter together. They still send each other random facts and terrible puns. They go bird watching on weekends and have matching binoculars. Their apartment has become a cozy mix of books and bird photos.
To Maria and Ben, who found love in an unexpected place and turned a happy accident into a beautiful relationship. May your lives stay filled with laughter, learning, and love. Keep sharing those random facts, terrible puns, and precious moments. Just maybe cut back on the bird-related wedding decorations.
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Commentary: A sweet and funny speech that celebrates finding love online through shared interests and humor. Great for couples who met through the internet and built their relationship through long-distance connection before coming together.
Wrap-up
Giving a funny bridesmaid speech takes heart and careful preparation. Pick stories that highlight the couple’s personality and relationship. Add humor naturally through real moments and shared experiences. Most importantly, speak from your heart about what makes the couple special.