Starter tips to begin with:

Start planning your best man speech far in advance so that you aren’t pressed for time. 

Speak from within and truthfully share thoughts and experiences at any cost, don’t make any one in the crowd uncomfortable.

It is OK to share some humorous incidents concerning the time running up to the wedding but make awfully sure you do not embarrass either the groom or the bride; remember a joke your mate enjoys when among the “men” may embarrass him in front of his bride.  Also remember that there are likely older and more conservative guests in the crowd. 

Treat the bride and the groom with the highest of respect.

Your best man speech should be about five mins.  Too short and you won’t be ready to contribute anything to the events and longer, you may start dull your audience and lose their attention. 

Get hold of Example Best Man Speeches to get one or two good ideas. 

The basic outline of a good best man speech:

1.  If you’re the first speaker, start by hospitable the guest to the marriage. 

2.  Thank the groom for trusting you with the responsibility of best man. 

3.  Compliment the bride on her beauty. 

4.  Talk about your relationship with the groom and this is a perfect time for a humorous yarn about the groom, without mortifying him. 

5.  Mention some of the events running up to the marriage. 

6.  Now it is time to speak about the bride.  Keep it sincere and complimentary. 

7.  Conclude with a toast on the bride and the groom.  Ensure that your closing is straightforward and sincere.

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