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Originally posted by aephi alum
As everyone else has said, do at least one run-through beforehand.
Speak slowly, and project.
Make sure you have all the items you will need, together in one place, well beforehand. Nothing like having to run off 5 minutes before initiation because you forgot the *ahem!* 
If the initiates' names are read, be sure you know how to pronounce everyone's name.
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To this I would add:
Practice. not just what you say but what you do. If you're lighting candles or the like, be sure you know what candles are light when. If you move people in the ceremony, know what you're doing there as well.
Speak slowly, enunciate, project your voice, pause for effect (especially if there is another paragraph) and be sure you know how to pronounce things in your ritual.
Hope this helps.