Maid of Honor vs Best Man Speech: What's Actually Different

Less than people assume — the core principles are the same.

1. Both should center on one strong story about the couple or the person you're honoring.
2. Traditional tone differences (more sentimental vs more humorous) are shifting — match your natural voice instead.
3. Both should stay under 3 minutes and end with a toast.
4. Both should be reviewed for anything that might embarrass the couple in front of family.

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