When a childhood best friend walks towards the wedding stage dressed as a bride, a friend’s heart overflows with joy. The moment is as beautiful as it is emotional. Recently, Bollywood actress Akanksha Ranjan Kapoor and “Mr. & Mrs. Mahi” director Sharan Sharma married in a simple, private ceremony in Mumbai. A video of the wedding is going viral on social media, with Alia Bhatt’s emotional wedding speech for her best friend Akanksha becoming the biggest highlight.
Alia’s heartfelt farewell to her friend moved not only the guests present but also netizens to tears. If you too have a close female friend getting married and want to prepare the perfect wedding speech for her, you can learn many valuable tips from Alia Bhatt’s beautiful style.
Appreciate the Importance of Friendship
A great wedding speech should always begin with how much your friend means to you and your group of friends. In her speech, Alia Bhatt described Akanksha as the “connecting link” of her entire friend circle. Alia said: “This girl is the link that holds our entire group together. She has a very special and personal relationship with every girl in the group. She always stands by everyone through thick and thin.”
Make your friend realize her importance
In your speech, be sure to mention how your friend has nurtured the friendship over the years. Praise her caring and loving nature, making her realize how special she is.
Put your emotions into words
As Alia Bhatt spoke about her friend, tears welled up in her eyes. When you see your childhood friend leave, it’s natural to bring back old memories.
In your speech, share a small anecdote or memory that showcases the deep bond between the two of you. When you speak from the heart, the moisture in your eyes and the heaviness in your voice will make your speech truly beautiful. No artificial script is needed for this.
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Don’t forget to praise the groom
A good bridesmaid or best friend is one who acknowledges not only her friend’s love for her friend but also her partner’s love for her. Alia Bhatt beautifully expressed her love for the groom, Sharan Sharma, in her speech. Alia said, “When Akanksha was walking towards the mandap, the first person I saw was Sharan. When I saw tears of joy in her eyes, I thought, ‘Thank God, my friend has found a partner who loves her immensely.'”
In your speech, don’t forget to tell the groom how fortunate he is to have chosen your friend. Mention the groom’s behavior or the moment when you first realized he was perfect for your friend.
Lots of love and blessings for the new journey
The speech should always end with positivity, lots of blessings, and a little bit of authority. Wish your friend and brother-in-law a happy new life. Also, don’t forget to remind the groom in a light-hearted, humorous way that even though she is now his wife, her first right will always be that of his best friend!
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