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As best man you have to make a speech and now you are probably looking for an example of a best man speech. In this article I am going to try and give you the broad outline of a good best man speech. Remember, examples of speeches are just that. You still have to make the speech your own.
Take this outline and fill in the gaps with unique incidents related to your friend and the bride to personalize your speech. Remember though, that there is a fine line between good humor and bad taste. Make very sure that none of your jokes offends.
Basic tips to start with:
- Start planning your speech well in advance so that you are not pressed for time. This will make it a lot easier for you and will avoid a panic.
- Speak from the heart and honestly
- Share thought and experiences
- At all costs, do not make anyone in the audience uncomfortable. Never say anything that may be unacceptable to any of the guests.
- It is OK to share a few humorous incidents about the time running up to the wedding but make very sure you do not embarrass either the groom or the bride; remember, a joke your friend enjoys when amongst the “men,” may embarrass him in front of his bride. Also keep in mind that there are probably older and more conservative guests in the audience. Check with the bride and groom if you are unsure of what will be acceptable.
- Treat the bride and the groom with the utmost of respect.
- Your speech should be about 5 minutes. Too short and you will not be able to contribute anything to the proceedings and longer, you may start boring your audience and lose their attention.
- Get hold of Example Best Man Speeches to get a few good ideas.
The basic outline of a good best man speech:
- If you are the first speaker, start by welcoming the guest to the wedding.
- Thank the groom for trusting you with the responsibility of best man.
- Compliment the bride on her beauty.
- Speak about your relationship with the groom and this is an ideal time for a humorous anecdote about the groom, without embarrassing him.
- Mention some of the incidents running up to the wedding.
- Now it is time to talk about the bride. Keep it sincere and complimentary.
- Conclude with a toast on the bride and the groom. Make sure that your closing is simple and sincere.
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Source by Mags Du Plessis
