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So you're going to a wedding and you have to make a speech, but you sure as hell
know that you don't want it to be a boring old speech like you know every one
else's is going to be like. You want people to remember your speech and rightly
so. With these tips, I assure you, you won’t embarrass yourself in front
of the whole wedding party. |
Stand up while speaking
Always, always stand up when giving a best man speech or a toast. Make sure you
have the gatherings attention first before you speak, and the best way to do
that is to stand up and wait for quiet. Standing up is the first rule of any
good public speaking and a wedding is no different.
Plan what you want to say
Never try and wing the speech. Giving a best man speech needs to be planned and
written down well in advance. My brother started working on giving his best man
speech weeks in advance. Unless you are a really confident public speaker, this
is the best way to make sure you say everything you wanted to say.
Keep it clean
If you and the best man have known each other for a while and you’ve had some
wild times together, this is not the time to air his dirty laundry. People think
that giving a best man speech gives them the right to embarrass the groom and
upset the bride, this is not the case. Don’t mention the trip to the strip joint
or anything of that sort.
Keep it short
No one wants to be bored for hours with your speech. Make it short and to the
point and don’t forget to add emotion when giving your best man speech. The
wedding isn’t about you, it’s about the bride and groom, don’t forget that.
Practice makes perfect!
Practice your speech until you know it off by heart. There is nothing worse then
giving a best man speech and having to look down at your notes constantly.
Fidgeting with paper is a big no no.
I hope these tips have given you some pointers on what to do when giving your
best man speech. Good luck!
How to Give a
Great Best Man Wedding Toast
