Best Man Speeches

Best man speeches are expected to be emotional, entertaining, and funny. If you get selected as the best man, then writing an awesome speech is one of your most crucial jobs. A best man speech has the potential be remembered by the wedding guests for a long time, good or bad. Thus it is essential that you take the time to prepare your best man speech and make it the best it can be. For the sake of the bride and groom, don't try to scribble something down 10 minutes before you need to go up!

The intent of the best man speech is both to honor the groom, but also to compliment the bride and in general, just demonstrate how perfect they are for one another. Be sure to include in your best man speech some witty jokes to keep the wedding guests entertained instead of dying of boredom. If you are going to make jokes at the groom's expense, make sure you don't go too far and do so in a respectful way.

It is important that your best man speech can be understood by all the different wedding guests. Remember, you are giving your speech to people of all age groups, from small kids to older adults. Save those inside jokes that nobody will understand.

In your best man speech, make sure to include some light-hearted and amusing stories that you and the groom have shared together. Or maybe use any stories about the times you spent with them as a couple. Just make sure leave out any stories that might be too embarrassing! Also, remember not to go on too long. Usually a good best man speech will run about 3 to 7 minutes.

In preparation for your best man speech, be sure to test it in front of a friend. You want this person to confirm that your jokes are actually funny and that you don't exhibit any weird mannerisms while speaking. Also, if you have a hard time remembering what you are going to say, then jot down the main points on some cue cards so you can refer to them if you get stuck.

The best man speech is meant to honor the bride and groom and entertain their guests. Don't be anxious, and try to look confident. Although speaking in front of large crowds may not be your thing, you can combat that anxiety by coming in well prepared. Make your next best man speech one to remember!