It is a great honor to be named the best man for your friend's wedding. Not only it means that the groom sees you as his closest friend, but also as a trustworthy and responsible person. And you want to keep it that way. However, it might be a challenging task as you will have to deliver the best man speech. With all the guests listening in the room decorated with mesmerizing sola wood wedding flowers, candles, and other decorations, it is easy to panic and start talking nonsense. That said, we know a few tips to make your best man speech a success.
Prepare
You might be good at giving toasts on the spot in small events or family celebrations. A wedding is a whole different story, though. Hundreds of people will show up to celebrate eternal love, so if you don't have experience talking in front of huge crowds, better come prepared. We mean it. Don't think that you will be able to write the perfect speech right before the wedding. Instead, write your speech at least a few weeks ago, test it on different people to see if it works, and practice it in front of a mirror. The last thing you want is to forget what and how to say.
Don't Drink Too Much
We know – your best friend is only getting married once, and you want to celebrate it. As the best man, you might also be single and ready to meet your future wife, as well. However, save all those things for after your best man speech. To relax and feel confident, you might want to drink a shot or two, but that's it. Just think about how embarrassing it would be to destroy all the sola wood flowers on your way to deliver the speech, and not being able to say anything coherent once you start talking. Respect your best friend, and don't let him down in front of all his family on the biggest day of his life.
Be Funny
Traditionally, everyone will expect your speech to be funny. We know it is huge pressure, especially if you don't trust your sense of humor. However, there are plenty of wedding jokes and one-liners online to make your life easier. On top of that, if you are the best man, you definitely know some great stories about the groom. We guarantee that all the silly things that the groom did during his youth years will come across just fine. Of course, it is not a roast, so know the limit when to stop.
Don't Talk About Exes, Drugs, and Negativity
Look around you – you will see hundreds of beautifully dressed guests behind all the beautiful sola wood flowers and centerpieces. A good part of those guests will be the family from either side of the couple. Do you still think that it would be a great idea to talk about past relationships, experiments with drugs, and nights full of alcohol?
Of course, some light jokes about how the groom got drunk in the college and lost his keys might be ok to include. However, we suggest consulting with the groom if he feels comfortable about you mentioning such facts. After all, the bride's grandmother might interpret it the wrong way. So, to save yourself from any troubles, just ignore topics related to getting wasted, past relationships, and negativity towards marriage.
Compliment the Couple
The couple spent a lot of money organizing the wedding. They took care of everything from the wedding cake to invitation cards to wooden wedding bouquets. It would be nice if you let them know how appreciative and proud you are of the whole ceremony. On top of that, compliment the looks of the bride. She has probably spent the last couple of months thinking about her wedding dress and the whole ceremony, so let her know that everything went fine.
To finish your speech, don't be afraid to get a little emotional and give a toast from the bottom of your heart. It doesn't have to be some grand wish as long as you mean it.
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