subject: Make Your Best Man Speech Memorable For All The Right Reasons [print this page] Weddings are one of the most joyous occasions that anyone can ever attend, unless you are the best man.
It's a thankless task being the best man. Don't forget that you have to organise the stag weekend, keep the rings safe, keep the stag in the right place, and at the right time, and finally, you have to give the speech of your life. But don't worry, below we have collected together best man speech guidelines to help reduce your stress levels.
Offend No One. This includes the groom too. Everyone expects the groom to get ribbed by you but make it light. Don't mention that night in Bangkok. Also, don't offend any of the other guests, especially the family. Keep any mentions of family disputes or family tragedies off the script. These people have spent a lot of money to be there and to buy gifts so don't slap them in the face.
Drink in moderation. It may sound like a good idea to have a bottle of red before hand to settle the nerves but don't. Your audience will spot a mile off if you've had one too many. Even if you do give a good speech, the sight of you rocking about on your feet will detract.
Make it relevant for all. That story from when you were all lads in Greece 12 years ago may be funny to a few but is it relevant to the broader crowd. In jokes don't work. Be as inclusive as possible. However, it's not a bad idea to have one or two jokes references put in just for the lads.
Size does matter. Some of the most memorable best man speeches can be short. Make compliment to the bride, don't humiliate the groom, make the toast and once finished head for the bar....
Don't swear. Granny doesn't like it and neither does anyone else.
The Toast. One of the most important parts of a Best Man's speech is to respond on behalf of the Bride's attendants or bridesmaids, etc. You can either thank the groom on their behalf for his kind words and toast. Or, as you are following him, you could play safe by thanking the Bride - on behalf of the bridesmaids - for the great honour of being asked to accompany her today.
The Groom has the job of toasting the bridesmaids and the Father of the Bride gets to toast the Lovely Couple. However, many Best men like to make a toast, so if you wish you can add your toast to that of the Bride and Groom.
by: Ian Jamieson
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