[mark]

my buddy is getting married in 3 weeks and i am the best man. that also means that i have to give a speech. i have NO idea what to say. anyone have any tips/advice?

[Tthip]

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[mark]

i've been there already

[akoso]

Never been a best man before, but from the weddings I've been to, I'd sum up a best man speech to include:
- a recap of how the couple met
- how you met the couple
- stupid, embarrasing things your buddy did
- your excitement about having this girl be with him and the future

Or... you can always take the creative route and do something original ('n lemme know how it goes )

[Tthip]

Whatever you do.
No sentence should start with:
"Remember the time in Mexico with those two hookers?"

[grooveless touque]

Don't ever end the speech with "It's been so much fun, you'll have to invite me to your next wedding, man!"

Worst...mistake...ever. Not even the drunk people laughed.

[Stephen Dame]

I'm a best man and I've done of bunch of public speaking. My words of advice for you:

-Open with a joke. Anticdotes, slightly embarassing = good

-Keep it short and simple. Waxing poetic or trying to be overly eloquent will only draw attention away from the substance and towards the speaker, in this case = you.

-Finish up with a "call back" to either the openning joke or a sentimental moment you mentioned during the speech. i.e "... And now that stellar ballplayer has found his perfect catch. I'm so geniunely happy for the both of you, thrilled and honoured to be here, and want to wish you both the very, very best." Now that's stupid, and off the top of my head, but you get the idea.

Good luck!

[]V[ANTIS]

http://www.thebestmanspeech.com/

i put my entire best man speech together from this site the morning before the wedding...wasnt half bad either

[PRINCESS]

You should also make a toast to the bridemaids and how great they look tonight.

-Lynette

If you want a REALLY good site go to <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.ultimatewedding.com">www.ultimatewedding.com</a><!-- w --> I spent all of my time there while Lance and I were planning our wedding. Its a great site with lots of forums!

Good Luck

[grooveless touque]

Make sure to specially compliment the single bridesmaid who is most likely to get drunk at the reception .... :mrgreen:

[Stephen Dame]

If I may, I'd suggest more from the heart, and less from the web.

I think yourself and the happy couple will appreciate it, and look back a little more fondly, if your words are sincere and your own.

[mark]

Make sure to specially compliment the single bridesmaid who is most likely to get drunk at the reception .... :mrgreen:

yeah. i don't think my wife would appreciate that :oops:

[jen]

Whatever you do.
No sentence should start with:
"Remember the time in Mexico with those two hookers?"

:lol: :lol: That's great! :lol: