For a fairly basic skeleton for a maid of honour speech, look no further.

Introduction
Start off by introducing yourself! Say hello, thank everyone, and let the guests know how you know the bride in question.
Bride time
The reason you are giving this speech in the first place is because of the bride - so give her some limelight! Talk about why you two are so close. Try to avoid empty sentences like "she's very nice" without giving reason afterwards. People aren't interested in adjectives, they want to know the details! Share a story about why she's nice, adventurous, funny, etc.
Groom time
Now it's time to give the groom some love, too. Say some nice things about him, and talk about your version of how they met. What was her first impression, did you see this coming from the get-go? Then go on to explain why he is a great match for the bride - we all love a bit of a romantic story now and then.
Couple time
Then, talk about the two of them together. Why they're so good together, that you're incredibly happy for them, and how their lives are about to change, but for fantastic reasons.
Advice and toast
To finish off your fantastic speech, some people opt for giving a bit of advice. This can be fairly basic, like simply wishing them great things for the future. If you're a wise owl-like friend, then feel free to offer some marriage- or life-related dictums. Finally, raise your glass. "Here's to the happy couple", you say - take a sip, and you're done. Woohoo! Well done.

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