Best man speech advice!

[stevie vip 99]

Anyone got some good advice on doing this?
I'm best man next Saturday and the reality of doing it is sinking in!

Any good sites I can look at for advice/ structure/ gags? Most I've tried are looking for money to help you.

Thanks

[fishbowlhead]

Not an option if your rubbish at winging it but just say how you feel about him and include a few jokes. Short and sweet, no one wants to hear you drone on for 20 mins about stories only applicable to you two.

Did a speach each for my friend as his best man a few weeks ago and was told I did a good job despite not remembering a single word of it.

[stevie vip 99]

Yeah I'm looking at short and stories people can relate too. No big funnies only he will get.
I've just sat down to write it and it's actually coming on well.
I think my main worry is getting the right order etc

[fishbowlhead]

I completely winged mine, ive known the guy for over 15 years and had plenty to say from the heart, but was still surprisingly scary not to make an arse of myself or just freeze, id plan ahead.

Im going to have to do one for my other friend in a few years which im dreading, his girlfriend is Thai and its going to be almost all her family, so, the majority of my speech will have to be in thai, so major planning and prepping for that :/

[VR46]

I've done three over the years, keep it short and sweet and include a few funnies for sure. Just try and be relaxed and speak loudly and clearly when doing it and you'll be fine I'm sure. Remember to say how nice the bride looks etc things like that always earn some brownie points.

Swear I'm never doing another though, done two brothers and a best mate's ones, if any of them ever re-marry they can get someone else to do it!

[Brad]

I've done three as well. Thank the bridesmaids, say how nice the bride looks. Jokes at the grooms expense and finish up with wishing them a happy future and you're golden.

Sadly the greatest best man joke ever can now no longer be told which is a shame.

[QualityChimp]

I suggest not waiting until the week before to write the speech.


Oh.




Try this:

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/jul/13/mans-guide-marriage-speeches

I know you're worried about telling the best jokes and stories, but remember to include the following in your speech:

• Thank the groom for choosing you as the Best man
• Thank the bride and groom for their lovely gift.
• Compliment the bridesmaids and tell the bride how lovely she looks.
• Talk about your relationship with the groom, how you met and became such good friends.
• You might want to include anecdotes from your past. Phrase these stories well in order to try not to be offend the bride or groom on their big day.
• Talk about how the groom changed when he met his wife, and how you felt they were right for each other.
• Read out any telegrams or cards from family and friends who were unable to attend.

It's really weird, but some best men spend ages ridiculing the bride, not the groom. That's a no-no!

[BaronSqwelch]

Good luck!!
I have to do one and I am terrified...public speaking is almost a phobia for me. My second one and as both have been my mates marrying foreign women abroad my tip is for anyone in the same situation..

Poke gentle fun at a peculiar custom the country has too.
Made a joke about a Serbian custom of bringing a pig into the house for good luck which got laughs and have one lined up about Poles keeping Carp in the bath which has got laughs from my practise runs at work

I would say don't drink too much but I have to ignore that or I wouldn't stand up at the front

[VR46]

Just don't copy this guy

http://video.uk.msn.com/watch/video/best-man-raps-for-bride-and-groom/2s7oneood

[kryss]

Don't mention any STIs the groom has had in the past, or how the bride is secretly pregnant/a man/a descendent of Bruce Forsyth.

Do mention how you know the couple go well together as you've skated with both of them.

[Lebowski]

Just don't copy this guy

http://video.uk.msn.com/watch/video/...room/2s7oneood

the balls on that guy to get up and do that well played to him

[VR46]

I know, is worth a watch people.

[stevie vip 99]

Wow that video is awesome!!
Fair play to have the stones to do that, I don't think I'll try and copy him.
I bet he hasn't had to buy a drink since