Best man speech

[canuckblue]

Do it before the nosebag.
Thank the mums n dad's.
Thank the bridesmaids, ushers.
Thank whoever conducted the service.
Wish the happy couple good luck.
Enjoy the meal .

Bride's mum?

 

[Eggs]

…..I’ve been best man 3 times and also gave a speech at both my kids weddings. You just need to tell a few funny stories about the groom but remember, ‘what went on in Benidorm stays in Benidorm’.

 

[goldfinchmule]

…..I’ve been best man 3 times and also gave a speech at both my kids weddings. You just need to tell a few funny stories about the groom but remember, ‘what went on in Benidorm stays in Benidorm’.

Or the capitol of Portugal.

 

[Prevenger17]

I’m best man for my mates wedding and have to do the speech in a few weeks time. Iv never done it before and I’m dreading it to be honest. I’m seeking the wisdom of the experienced minds of GoT to help me. I’m sure a quite a few on here have done it, and maybe able to offer advice.

What should I include in the speech?
Does it have to be funny?
Does and don’ts to say?
How long should it last for?

Any help would be appreciated.

Be quick. Everyone will appreciate it

 

[Joey66]

So judging by the responses so far, it’s fair to say I’m on me own with this then

Just ad lib it - dont write it out - speak of your arsp act drunk - you will be forgiven

 

[Bluerover]

Mlake him squirm!!!

My brother was my best man and, expecting the worst,I had prepared a cutting but humorous groom's speech. In fact his was quite mild and I felt a bit guilty about my subsequent barbs + all in good humour mind you.

I was then his best man and I kept the speech light and humorous with not too much slagging of him. It was his third time so I needed to avoid mentioning the previous two disasters!!

This one has lasted 17 years so I'm taking some of the credit as he had others for the first two

 

[Davidoff]

This is why I don't have friends

 

[trueblue84]

"It's so good to see them together.... The bride's legs, that is."

 

[Dddddd]

It’s been an emotional day……even the cake is crying

 

[maccavennie]

I’m best man for my mates wedding and have to do the speech in a few weeks time. Iv never done it before and I’m dreading it to be honest. I’m seeking the wisdom of the experienced minds of GoT to help me. I’m sure a quite a few on here have done it, and maybe able to offer advice.

What should I include in the speech?
Does it have to be funny?
Does and don’ts to say?
How long should it last for?

Any help would be appreciated.

Keep it to under 5 minutes, 10 absolute max.
Keep the swearing down to a minimum (it's not nice when the wedding gets filmed and the best man is swearing likes he's in a pub with his mates)
Mention the Bride and how amazing she looks and the Bridesmaids as well
Thank the Groom for giving you the honour of Best Man, a couple of little jokes and a story about you both (keeping it clean) and it's job done.

Oh, and write it on paper. Mobile phones can and will go tit's up whe you need it most

 

[goldfinchmule]

It’s been an emotional day……even the cake is crying

In tiers.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

In tiers.

 

[anton66]

Expectations for the best man speech are getting higher. You now need a stripper and an army of dwarfs for a backdrop to your speech. Good luck.

 

[joe1878]

Avoid any in jokes, that only you and the groom know.

Went to my mates wedding and his brother was best man, told an in joke that only him and his brother a knew. Ive never felt so awkward in my life.

 

[Pootsy]

Say since the Groom his hitched his after hours ladies will no longer require to have keys for his house then ask for them to be returned. Cue laughs when some people walk up and put keys down in front of the groom. Make sure the oldest lady in the room gets a key too. And a token bloke.