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Funny Best Man Speeches - Help!

Your best mate has asked you to be the best man at his forthcoming nuptials, and your initial feeling of pride has now given way to knuckle-gnawing nerves — just how are you going to do this?

How can you stand up in front of all those people, give a good best man speech and -- perhaps most important of all -- how are you going to make it funny?

The best man's speech is supposed to be funny, right?

Stop! — Calm Down!


Making funny best man speeches is easy if you follow a few simple tips. What's more, making your speech humorous can help to calm your own nerves on the day.

Here are some tips you need to keep in mind.

Funny Best Man Speeches: Push Home Your Advantage

Think about it:

You are the groom's best friend, so you have a wealth of background material to draw from.

You wouldn't want to embarrass him too much — all you need is a handful (one or two) humorous events from his past that you can describe without a convoluted explanation.

Consult one or two relatives to check what are intending to say is appropriate and that you will still be his best friend afterwards!

Funny Best Man Speeches: Be Appropriate

Remember that the guests at a wedding reception usually includes minors, elderly people, and people possibly drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. So be careful with the jokes — avoid off-color and adult-themed jokes, and at all costs avoid offending anyone.

Remember, your place is to honor the bride and groom. Your jokes should also be simple and straightforward or you risk people turning off.

Above all, remember that funny does not mean humiliating — the bride and groom should be smiling (or even laughing!) throughout your speech.

Funny Best Man Speeches: Use One-Liners

Start your speech with a one-liner in order to set the tone and to put everyone at ease — including yourself.

Finish your speech with a one-liner too, so that everyone continues to be in a good mood for the rest of the celebrations.

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Funny Best Man Speeches: Relax!

Your speech isn't just the words you say, but also the way you say them.

Stand with your feet slightly apart so that you can relax but still stand up straight; if you relax, you are more likely to improve your delivery, and more likely to smile.

Speak your words slowly and deliberately, making sure everyone can hear and understand you.

Try not to read entirely from your notes, and look up at the other guests; if that really worries you then at least look up at the bride and groom.

And don't drink too much beforehand -- "dutch courage" can ruin everything for everyone and put you in their bad books.

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Funny Best Man Speeches: Final Thoughts

Above all, you must remember that this is the bride's and groom's special day, so even funny best man's speeches should say something about their future.

So: follow these tips, practice until you feel comfortable, and your speech will be a fantastic success! Good luck!

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