Rich G asked:
I have been asked to be the “best man” at my younger brothers wedding, and while i am honoured to be asked, i am having problems putting together a suitable speech.
I would really appreciate any advice on content & structure, also any other tips for presenting it. Also what are the funniest “one liners” you have heard in a speech?
I have been asked to be the “best man” at my younger brothers wedding, and while i am honoured to be asked, i am having problems putting together a suitable speech.
I would really appreciate any advice on content & structure, also any other tips for presenting it. Also what are the funniest “one liners” you have heard in a speech?
Thanks in advance…..
FUNNY FATHER OF THE BRIDE SPEECHES
February 28th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Just keep it natural. Tell a story about something funny he did as a child, or teenager. SOmething that pokes fun of him or somehow relates to commitment or the way he was with girls as a small kid. Something funny yet not insulting to them as a couple.
I have also seen people do slide shows, pictures of the groom and bride as children, or when they were young. Embarassing pictures that maybe similar. You would have to get their parents to help with this but it is really great and sweet. Youll also have to rent a projector.
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:32 am
speak from the heart. i’m sure you have a brotherly funny story in there somewhere. it’s not all giggles anyway just be certain it’s clear your happy for him and honored to be there!!!
March 5th, 2009 at 10:08 am
try these and have a great
March 7th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Please keep it about the couple. Not just your brother. I **** hearing speeches just about how great the bride or groom are.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
“May all of your up’s and down’s stay between the sheets”
March 9th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
They say the most embarrassing three minutes of the grooms day is the best man’s speech. But don’t worry (Bride’s name), your most embarrassing three minutes will come later tonight. . . . .then after people laugh, you can say “What?? (Groom’s name) can’t dance!”
Or
(Groom’s name) wanted me to apologize for taking this amazing beautiful young woman off the market. He realizes that today will go down in infamy as the day that the most gorgeous woman became married. Now for you ladies, this day will pass without much of a ripple. . .
Or
If you want to be really spicy: “Fornication. . .omigosh did I just say that?? I mean for an occasion such as this. . .”
March 9th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
why did the chicken cross the road
March 10th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Be honest and short and don’t try too hard to be funny. You can talk about how you’ve known the groom forever (literally, you’ve tried hundreds of times to get away from him!) and how you met the bride ofr the first time and what your first impression was and how she makes your brother so happy and how you know they will have a long and happy life together. Something like that, followed by, “To my baby brother and his new wife, God bless you both with many years of happiness and joy!”
Just don’t say anything about how your brother picked her up on the corner like all of his other hookers. My brother’s best man said something along those lines at their wedding last year, it was attrocious and inappropriate and no one laughed because it was so tasteless.
Keep it honest and simple and you’ll be fine.
Good luck!
March 12th, 2009 at 4:21 am
Relax. You need not worry as your speech shouldn’t be longer than 3 minutes. That’s the secret of a successful best man speech or any other wedding speech for that matter - keep it short and compact. The best strategy is to break your speech into 4 or 5 different parts. There ain’t be more than two to three sentences in each of the parts.
If the first part of your speech is about introducing yourself ( that’s a no-brainer ) then the second one is greeting the guest and how you feel like being selected as a best man ( honored . . . . what else? ). Next part is dedicated to the groom. Share with the audience some lovely moments you shared with your brother. Now, you have two options - you can choose to give a funny best man speech or a sentimental best man speech or even a blended one. Tell no more than two stories (actually incidents) - one funny and one sentimental involving both of you. If you don’t find a suitable sentimental story to share, simply tell how you feel and care for your younger brother.
Next, don’t forget the bride. She is often ignored in a best man’s speech. But you aren’t going to do that. Tell the gathering why she is the best thing to happen to your brother’s life and welcome her to your family. And don’t forget to mention the bridesmaids.
You are almost through. Finally, wish the couple a happy married life by raising your glass. Here’s something I found very nice for you to say - “I’m look forward to the day when we are all together again celebrating your (looking at the couple) 50th wedding anniversary. Cheers!”
I don’t know about others but I won’t suggest you to be too fancy trying to give a funny best man speech. You won’t be requiring any one-liners or over used jokes if you can stand up straight and speak your heart out.
You can do it. All you need to do is to take some time out to plan your best man speech and actually write it down. A couple of days practice should boost your confidence further.