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waffley1999 asked:

My Best Man’s Speech at Woody and Julie’s wedding!

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#Red# asked:


Also ideas for the stag do
weddings end of may ..
Its for my boyfriend his best ‘bud’ is marrying this northern lassy and blah blah so he needs help writing a speech…

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jon asked:


My brother is getting married in a few days and I will be the best man. My brother’s wife’s family is a bunch of rich snobs and I think they are just trying to put on a show and impress somebody with their money. They have made several wedding decisions that I know my brother and his wife do not like and I think they have lost sight of who the wedding is really for. I am very grateful they asked me to be the best man but I am really dreading giving a speech, mainly because I really don’t want to be part of their show and I just get super nervous with speeches. I am really not a people person and I have very few social skills so I doubt I can say anything memorable or inspiring. I love my brother and his wife and I would do anything for them and they know that. They already told me they are not expecting any kind of speech from me and they just want everyone to come and have some fun. I have told them both I am very happy for them and I think that should be good enough. Is it wrong of me to not want to give a speech?? I will probably have something short and simple ready just in case someone brings it up but I doubt I will volunteer to give it.

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Robert asked:


t life there are those special occasions that come and go. Perhaps one of the most important days of many people’s lives is their wedding day. A popular ritual amongst weddings is the best man speech. Although it can be nerve-racking for the best man, it is important you take it seriously. After all, if done correctly it could be the speech the bride and groom forever remember.

There are some things you can do to help you create the perfect wedding speech. Everything from preparing yourself to touching up on the speech can help you get ready. As long as you do not wait until the last minute, you should be fine.

The first thing you want to do is write down various features and feelings you have about both the bride and groom. Write down any special memories you have about them as a couple along with personal moments you have had between just the bride and just the groom. Telling a good clean story within your wedding speech can be fun.

While it can be difficult to put these feelings and emotions into words, there are hundreds of wedding speeches that can be found online. The last thing you want to do is go and copy an exact speech that someone else has already used. But there is nothing wrong with looking at the speeches and getting ideas. Even taking a line here and there is not the end of the world.

What is important is that you personalize the speech as much as possible. Make sure the bride and groom know the speech is coming from you. The reason you are the best man is because you have been there through good times and bad for the groom, and potentially the bride as well.

The great thing about a wedding is that it is a happy and joyous occasion. Because of this, it is perfectly fine to have some fun with the speech and create a funny wedding speech. Just remember that it is a family event. Keep it as clean as possible.

When creating funny wedding speeches, one-liners are the best way to go. They are quick and to the point and can get a chuckle out of the audience. In addition, you can tell one longer joke that applies to the bride and groom as long as it does not embarrass them. Just remember that you want your wedding speech to be no longer than three to five minutes.

Once you feel you have created the perfect wedding speech, the next phase is to prepare yourself. Go over the speech several times before the wedding so you do not get caught looking at a note card the entire time. And if you have stage fright, it can be beneficial to practice the speech in front of a few people.

While it can be difficult to get up and present a wedding speech in front of a room full of people you do not know, it is important you have fun with it and keep the mood light. Weddings are a time to have fun and celebrate a great occasion. With the proper research and practice, you will have no problem presenting the bride and groom with a speech they will never forget.

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Nicola Cobain asked:


 A wedding is a celebration of love between two people and coming together of loved ones, friends and family. It’s also one of the most stressful experiences for all those involved - especially the best man. Not only do you have to organise one of the biggest party night’s out on record - namely the Stag Night or Stag Night Weekend, you will also have the added responsibility of looking after the rings, ensuring the groom arrives on time and intact and last but by no means least, the dreaded Best Man’s speech!

Writing a Best Man’s speech is all about striking a balance - we all want to be funny and innovative, but if we try too hard we can end up with a speech that is offensive and a tad bit boring.

The most important piece of advice for any best man is not to get absolutely plastered before delivering your speech - it’s not big, it’s not clever and really isn’t in the slightest bit attractive - honest! Some of the greatest best man speeches are relatively short, prop orientated (trays and glasses) and funny for all present. Flatter the bride, thank the relevant people, i.e. Bridesmaids, Pageboys, make sure the groom can show his face in public again and whatever you do, don’t upset the parents - ever!

One of the most important things to remember is not to make unguarded comments about any afflictions suffered by family members. For example; try to avoid that story about the brides uncle - the dentist who is like a rhino - thick-skinned, and charges a lot! You get the general idea. easy does it…

Whatever happens, don’t suppose for a moment that you can please everyone and make everyone laugh at the same time - just so long as everyone feels that it went well, then you can’t ask for more than that!

A speech takes a lot of preparation and the more people who help you prepare, the better the speech will be. Try and find books like The Best Best Man’s Speeches which can be really, really helpful, (trust me). There’s a World Wide Web out there so make use of it.

 



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James Nardel asked:


As the best man, you are an integral part of the wedding process. It was up to you to throw the perfect bachelor party. On the day of the wedding, you not only made sure the groom was looking sharp, but also made sure he got to his wedding on time with his bride’s ring. Now, as you’re sitting to the groom’s left at the reception, you stand and say, “I would like to propose a toast.” Although you’ve done all your duties perfectly up to this point, the wedding toast determines how you will be remembered by everyone in attendance. The last thing you want is to look into the crowd at hundreds of blank stares as you stumble over your words. Not to worry, by following some simple tips and guidelines, you’ll have an instant wedding toast that will impress the bride and groom and leave your audience with tears in their eyes.

The ideal wedding speech should be between two and four minutes. Normally, in addition to the best man’s wedding toast, the father of the bride, the groom, and the maid of honor should all be prepared to give a wedding speech. The father of the bride speech is should be given first. It consists of a congratulations to the groom for becoming part of the family, and wishes of good luck to the bride and groom. The groom speaks next, taking time to thank his family and friends for coming to the wedding and bringing gifts. The best man’s speech follows the groom’s wedding speech. The best man’s speech should be a funny speech, which is why its so memorable to the audience. Finally, the maid of honor’s speech is the a quick, concise wedding speech that signals its time to get back to dancing at the reception.

If you’ve read this far and still feel lost or overwhelmed, here are two words for you: don’t be. You don’t have to be a world renowned writer to write a memorable wedding speech. If you don’t know where to start, InstantWeddingToasts.com has the answer for you. They provide over hundred wedding speech templates for immediate download. All you need to do is add your personal information about the bride and groom into the wedding speech template, and before you know it, you have a memorable instant wedding toast. Whether you’re giving a father of the bride speech, the groom speech, the best man toast, or the maid of honor speech, there is a template for you.

You may be asking yourself, “Why should I use a wedding speech template?” The answer is simple. Weddings are a stressful time, and by using a wedding speech template, you’re freeing up time to use on all your other wedding duties. Instant Wedding Toast templates are also the easiest way to guarantee that you’ll give a speech that’s memorable to everyone in your audience, including the bride and groom. You’ll know that on the wedding day, whether you’re the father or the groom, the best man or the maid of honor, you can stand up and say “I’d like to propose a toast” with confidence, because you know that you’re about to put a tear in every eye in your audience.



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nrvoices asked:


I’m speechless and in dire need for some tips. When do I give the speech? How do I even begin? What to say? How to say it? Ack!

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robertottignon asked:

part three of three, my mum’s the one with the inflatable boyfriend!

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Eazy duz-it asked:


I’m giving a speech as the best man at a wedding, and need some good material to open with. any ideas are appreciated.

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