How to Write a Best Man Speech

How to Write a Best Man Speech

If you have a best man speech that you need to write for an upcoming wedding, then you will want to read this article. Specifically we will discuss some tips for writing a best man speech and how to make the best man speech at the reception.

It is estimated that about 98% of people hate making a public speech. Even though you may be the groom's brother, cousin, uncle or best friend, the last thing you want to do is make a best man speech. Most men are afraid of messing up a best man speech and appearing foolish in front of others.

The first thing that needs to be changed is to change your thinking about the best man speech. Instead of looking at it as a dreaded chore that has to be done, look at it as an opportunity to let the groom know how you feel about him and his new bride. You were asked to be the best man because you are the best man for the job. Your friend is depending on you to help him through this time of anxiety. Be there for him all the way. Plan your best man speech without letting the groom know how nervous you are. He will have one less thing to worry about.

Another way to get over the dread of doing the best man speech is to put it to paper. You can write it out completely or make an outline that will tell you what to say next. Your confidence in making the speech will soar because you will know exactly what to say. Make sure if you plan to read your speech that you look up from the paper often so that the bride and groom and the rest of the audience will feel a part of what you are saying.

Include in your speech any good memories you have about the groom. Something funny will also bring laughter and lighten the mood. Avoid saying anything that might be confidential information or might embarrass the groom. If there is something that he might not want his bride to know, please do not mention it in your best man speech. Also, keep any inappropriate words or sexual innuendos out of your speech. There will be a mix of men and women old and young at the reception who might be offended.

Make sure that you have not had too much to drink before delivering your best man speech. Too much alcohol may slur your speech or make you say things that you should not say.

Know the order of the wedding speeches being given so you will know when it is your turn to give the best man speech. Traditionally, the father of the bride gives his speech first, followed by the groom and your best man speech is last. However, there may be any number of people included to give a wedding speech and they may want you to give your speech at a different time in the sequence. Ask whoever is in charge where your best man speech will be.

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