Outline In the extemporaneous method of speaking, an outline is created to make sure all

material is clearly developed and well-organized. For practicing and delivering the

speech, the speaker does not use the outline, but instead uses brief notes that are

based on the outline.

Wedding Crashers Dave Reed

General Purpose: To inform

Specific Purpose: To inform my listeners of the impact that a Hollywood movie has

had on our society

Central Idea: The movie Wedding Crashers has inspired an upsurge in crashing

at real-life weddings, but would-be crashers can be identified and

turned away.

INTRODUCTION I. Attention Material

A. Wedding Crashers became an immediate success last year. (Show photo.)

[Figure 12.4]

B. The movie depicts two young guys who like to crash wedding receptions.

C. According to rumors, the movie has inspired a lot of people to crash wedding

receptions.

1. They freeload food and drink.

2. They dance.

D. Are the rumors true?

II. Orienting Material

A. I investigated, using articles and a survey of 17 wedding planners.

B. I found that episodes of wedding crashing are on the rise, but crashers

can be deterred.

C. I will discuss the details of my investigation.

(Transition: Let’s start by looking at what’s going on in America.)

BODY I. The movie has definitely incited an increasing number of crashers.

A. Crashing has occurred for centuries, but soon after the movie appeared, a big

increase was reported throughout the U.S. (Wall Street Journal)

B. All 17 wedding planners report an upsurge during the past year.

1. Before the movie, about 20 percent of weddings had crashers.

2. After the movie, about 60 percent have crashers.

C. Crashers like to target fancy receptions in hotels.

1. They love the freebies -- hors d’oeuvres, open bar, dinner, dancing.

2. Boston event planner Bryan Rafanelli: Clients hate spending $1,000 per

head for freeloaders. (Boston Globe).

D. Contrary to the movie image, not all crashers are young men.

1. There include as many women as men.

2. Some are middle-aged.

3. Their motives include meeting new people and getting free food and

drinks.

E. Some crashers are criminals.

1. At a reception in Michigan, crashers stole $5,000 from purses. (Ann Arbor

News)

2. In the Lexington, Kentucky, area, wedding crashers stole purses left in

dressing rooms. (Chicago Tribune)

(Transition: Let’s turn from bad news to good news.)

II. If a good plan is in place, wedding crashers can be identified and rebuffed.

A. Joyce Pollakoff, a wedding planner in Illinois, sends tickets with the names of

guests printed on them.

B. Some planners use distinctive, pre-printed name tags.

C. Security guards are sometimes hired to deter intruders.

1. The social-catering director for New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel is

Scott Woldman.

2. Since the movie came out, he has had to place security guards outside

ballroom entrances. (Wall Street Journal)

D. An event planner in St. Louis, Beth Williams, recommends designating a

friend to ask crashers to leave.

(Transition: I’d like to review.)

CONCLUSION I. Summary

A. Wedding crashing has increased since the movie appeared.

B. However, crashers can be stopped by hiring security guards, using tickets or

name tags, or designating a friend as a bouncer.

II. Clincher

A. Should couples let the fear of crashers ruin their celebration? [Show slide.]

B. No, if they have a plan in place, they should be able to relax and enjoy their

special day.

BIBLIOGRAPHY Agar, Peggy. “Real-Life Wedding Crashers.” WXYZ Online. 2005. Retrieved 12 Feb.

2006 <http://www.wxyz.com>.

Brown, LeeAnn. The Wedding Book. Bakersfield, CA: Bridal Association of America,

2005.

E-mail survey of 17 wedding planners throughout the U.S. Conducted by Dave Reed.

January, 2006.

English, Bella. “Real-Life Wedding Crashers Can Count on Chilly Reception.” Boston

Globe 6 Aug. 2005: 13.

Mangalindan, Mylene. “Hollywood’s ‘Wedding Crashers’ Inspires the Invitationless.”

Wall Street Journal 28 Dec. 2005: B1.

Nash, Amalie. “This Wedding Crasher Was in It for the Money.” Ann Arbor News 26 July

2005: 7.

Ogawa, Jillian. “Weddings Often Provide Thieves with Open Invitation.” Chicago

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VISUAL AIDS Photo of the DVD cover of the movie Wedding Crashers

Photo from the Internet of a bride and groom