Best Man Speeches - 3 People You Should Always Thank
Lets face it, the best man speech can be daunting and something that often stands in the way of you and the free mini bar
. Its something you want to get out of the way as soon as possible before the real party can start. Often the best man rushes through the speech and forgets some of the most important things. If there's one thing you should never forget during your best man speech then it is the thank you's.
Its fair to say that the list is too long and if you have to thank everyone you will be there for 2 days, but there are really no set rules. Apart from thanking the 3 most important guests, you can thank whomever you feel deserves it. Be careful to not get into individuals as you may leave someone out. The safest thing is just to cover all of them with a swooping "thank you" and then isolate these 3 people for a special thank you:
1. The Father Of The Bride
Its customary to thank the father of the bride for the wedding. After all, he paid for it and made it all possible. The fact that he's giving away his daughter is also a big deal and something that you need to keep in mind. Its good manners to also thank the mother of the bride.
2. Grandparents
Are there any grandparents at the ceremony? For the it is a big deal to be at the wedding and to see yet another generation getting g married. Not only will they feel honored to be mentioned, but at that age it's a real special occasion for them.
3. Organizers
Its probably not that relevant if a private company created the whole wedding but if someone in the family organized the wedding than its crucial that you thank them. It takes a lot of time and effort to organize a wedding and being thanked by the best man is a must.
There aren't too many rules for doing the thank you's anymore. The best thing is to go with your own gut feeling and make sure you speak to both the bride and the groom to see if there's someone special that you need to thank.