subject: Vital Tips On Giving A Best Man Speech [print this page] Someone once compared giving the best man speech to being granted an opportunity to kiss the Queens mother, the bottom line being the difficult in doing the task in spite of the honor attached to it. So, if you've been honored with the title of best man and are asked to speak at a wedding, don't worry because it's not as difficult as it looks. Just keep it simple and speak from the heart and you'll be fine.
Do's and Don'ts
* Keep it personal
* Don't make it embarrassing
* Make a joke or two if you want to
* Don't make it so funny that the bride and groom won't be laughing
* Take the time to say what you want to say
* Don't upstage the bride and groom
*Thank the people who helped make the day possible
* Relax before you get up to speak
* Don't drink so much that you can't keep your composure
Composing a Best Man Speech
Sample Speech
Hello Everyone - if I could get your attention. I'd just like to say a few words. My name is Mark, and I have the great fortune of being both a great friend of the bride and the older and wiser brother of the groom, as well as the best man.
You older brothers in the room will know what I mean when you say you never expect your younger brother to grow up. Somehow, mentally, he will always be the guy pestering you to borrow your bike, or going on his first date, or stealing your favorite comic book and then leaving it out in the rain even though he knew you loved it! But clearly that's ancient history!
And then one day, you turn around, and he's graduating high school, and coming out with you to the bars, and begging you to introduce him to your attractive and smart friend. Or in his words at the time, "Come on! She's really hot and you've already got a girlfriend."
Truth be told, other friends had asked me to introduce them to Kate before, and I'd often dodge the task, if only because I knew Kate to be a genuine catch, and I wanted to make sure I set her up with the right person. So when Matt asked me, I admit, I procrastinated some. But fortunately, Matt isn't one to wait around. One day, I was surprised to see them deep in conversation, and they both had this spark about them that I'd never seen before.
So I may be the older and wiser brother, but in this case, Matt was the smart one because he didn't let a procrastinator get in his way. And I'm so happy he didn't, because Matt and Kate truly bring out the best in each other, encouraging each other's curiosities, supporting each other through the tough times, and cheering each other on always.
Now, if you'll all join me in raising a glass to our happy couple, Matt and Kate. May the joys you share today be the beginning of a lifetime of great happiness and fulfillment. Be blessed.
by: Greg Savoie
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