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As a best man, you will have several duties that will come with the prestige of being known to all the guests as the best bud of the groom. You will have to assist the groom on the wedding day – from helping him dress up all the way to his ride to the church, keeping the wedding rings safe until it is needed during the wedding ceremony, act as a legal witness to the marriage, and last but not the least, the most important duty of a best man, making the toast or the best man speech. The task of making a toast is one that is avoided by most best men as this requires them to stand in front of a large crowd, being careful not to make a fool of himself or mess up the whole occasion. However, with enough preparation, you will be able to deliver a best man speech at the wedding without making as much mistakes and making the couple and all the guests feel good.
In a wedding reception, this is a time when the best man can take advantage of everyone's attention and acknowledgment all those that have helped make the celebration possible and give honor to the bride and groom and their families while being himself. Note that the groom chose you to be his best man for a reason, and he trusts that you know better than any other person in that room to be able to wish them the best and deliver the best toast he could think of, so be confident .
You should take enough time to prepare for the best man speech. It should not be something you just come up with on the spot no matter how good you are at doing impromptu statements, as this is a very special moment for the couple and the least you could do is prepare very well for your speech. Before writing away, you should first answer the questions that would give you enough ideas on how to build your speech. Questions like how do you know the couple? Why did he choose you to be his best man? How did the couple meet? What are the groom's funny and endearing exercises? How would you say their lives have changed ever since they started seeing each other? Then end with a well thought of wish for the couple as they start their new life as husband and wife. Once all these questions are answered, you can then mix them up to make a heartfelt, sincere and entertaining toast.
On the day of the wedding, remember to jot down your thoughts or parts of your best man speech in a piece of paper just in case you would need to glance to it in case you forget your lines. Also, set a lively mood when you start your speech to get the guests' attention. Practice your speech a few more times to gain confidence and avoid shivering on stage. Save the drinking and self-enjoyment until after the speech, it will feel more rewarding, knowing that you have fulfilled your duty as the best man very well. Most of all, remember to be yourself and have fun!
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Source by Blake Stearnwall
