How to Write a Best Man's Speech
At most weddings, the best man is usually the one who gets things started. He toasts the bride and groom, gives a little story, and the ceremony begins. How to give a best man's speech is a little more difficult because being the best man is a great honor. This guide will help you write a great speech that will make your audience laugh and cry with happiness.
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Instructions
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First comes first: Planning is the key to creating the perfect best man's speech. You don't want to shoot from the hip when it comes to this speech. The groom chose you for a reason, and you have to give him something nice in return (other than a bachelor party). Part of what makes a best man's speech memorable is the build up to the end of your speech, the warming up, if you will. You want to make people laugh, then bring some tears of joy nearing the end.
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Search your memories for some special times that you had with first the groom, and then look for memories that you have from the both of them. Remember to keep it clean; you don't want to embarrass them too much, and you don't want to make anyone angry either. The best thing to do the beginning of the speech is not only introduce yourself (not everyone in the audience will know you) but also start with a funny memory you may have of you and the groom.
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You want to keep the speech short but sweet. Tell a story about how you and the groom met. Things like how your friendship developed and how you came best friends will enhance the speech. This will also make the groom appreciate that you're keeping the speech personal and clean.
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Address the bride, and tell a small story about how the bride and groom met. This appeals to both families and friends of the bride and groom. In this step, it might be nice to tell something funny, but then bring in something sweet about how much they love each other and why you think they're perfect for one another.
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Give advice on marriage, even if you don't have any experience with it. Saying something sincere and emotional will most likely make the bride tear up, but that's good because you want her to know that you care.
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Make the toast. Ask everyone to raise their glasses and congratulate or bless the bride and groom, wish them ultimate happiness, and give the bride a hug and the groom a handshake.
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Tips & Warnings
The speech should be written weeks in advance, so you know what to say and how to say it.
It's always good to have the speech typed out (double spaced and a larger font so you can read it) in case you forget something. Plus it gives you something to hold if you're not a good public speaker.
Don't forget to thank the bride and groom's parents for hosting the reception.
Thank the guests too because they will feel more involved if you do.
Try to stay away from inside jokes you may have with the bride or groom because only they will find it hilarious.
Don't upstage the bride and groom; it's their day, what you're doing with this speech is telling them how glad you are to be a part of it.
Don't drink so much that you can't speak right. It's not bad to have a few in you to loosen up, but you want to remember the speech and you want others to remember that it was a GOOD speech!
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