Best man speech

[Weekend_Warrior]

Just ask to not give a speech. That's what I would do.

I don't believe giving a speech is a wedding rule.

[MrPopo]

I would just get real drunk and wing it!- not the best idea but you sure as hell won't be as nervous

Be careful your speech doesn't start to sound like the drunk guy in The Wedding Singer.

[Snickerd00dle]

I would just get real drunk and wing it!- not the best idea but you sure as hell won't be as nervous

Be careful your speech doesn't start to sound like the drunk guy in The Wedding Singer.

This is very true, but honestly though, its a wedding, not the state of the union address, have fun!

[DaGamingMonkey]

I would just get real drunk and wing it!- not the best idea but you sure as hell won't be as nervous

Be careful your speech doesn't start to sound like the drunk guy in The Wedding Singer.

This is very true, but honestly though, its a wedding, not the state of the union address, have fun!

Its not your wedding though. Its a very important moment for the them, more the girl I'm sure, either way
You don't want the bride you've met 3-4 times main memory of you slurring your speech and making no sense and hearing your story of "Remember that time we c ame back from vegas and you had that STD?!"

[LiL-mAc]

I would just get real drunk and wing it!- not the best idea but you sure as hell won't be as nervous

Be careful your speech doesn't start to sound like the drunk guy in The Wedding Singer.

This is very true, but honestly though, its a wedding, not the state of the union address, have fun!

Also remember you are being recorded.

[Jrecee]

Watch The Office Wedding episode and copy michael's speech word for word.

[dgamemuster]

Watch The Office Wedding episode and copy michael's speech word for word.

Or watch the wedding singer.

[CRTGAMER]

Speak from the heart, that is all I can say. If you don't believe what you are saying it'll be alot harder.

I've not been the Bestman but I have given a dozen Groomsmen speechs.

This. You could relate a couple funny tales from your friendship. No fancy speech just tell the stories.

[Capcomwarrior]

Would I be an asshole to pass this thread on to my brother (my best man in Sept)?

Sorry, carry on.

~Oh I guess this may not make you feel much better about your situation. My brother is probably a bit different than you.

[Luke]

Has anyone been a best man or a groom that can give me any pointers?

Many a time. I'm not crazy about the advice you've been getting here, so away I go.

Don't wing it.

Don't over practice it.

Be natural, be who you are. Emphasize the groom's personality.

Poke fun at the groom, but never, ever say anything that would make the bride or her family embarrassed. I usually start sincere, make a joke or two about the groom, tell a story that hits the high points on the grooms qualities, one more joke, then back to being sincere.

Start out without notice, pick when you want to speak. Then let others follow. It's your stage, your floor at that time, don't wait until the last minute. If you get nervous during the speech, stare directly at the groom. If not nervous, address the entire room. Just like stand up, you need to get the crowd on your side.

My most recent best man speech was for my buddy Paul, who is in IT, and is pretty much a tight wad, and it went something like (and feel free to steal it) this:

I want to thank the *insert name* family and *insert name* for providing such an eloquent and enjoyable dinner. It is truly an honor to be here. Now... There are a few things I have to say about the groom and bride.

I haven't known Paul as long as most of you, but I know a lot about him. He's been a friend of mine for years, and I can't say enough about him. But! I do know something about Paul that most of you don't (this gets attention). Paul is a perfectionist (obvious sarcasm).

Everything has to be perfect for him (twist this for any personality trait). So naturally, I never thought the guy would get married. *insert silly joke like "he can't even find a pair of socks that are good enough for him"*

Who would be perfect enough for Paul?

Well, when he told me he was getting married, I asked him to describe his soon to be wife. He said one word... "Perfect".

I now ask you to raise your glasses, and cheer to the Perfect couple. To Paul and Elizabeth!


Yup, it's kind of corny, but if you play on the guys character, it works. Trust me. Try not to mention the wife that much, and when you do, compliment her.

Good Luck!