Maddy asked:


Can anyone help me. My fiance is the best man in a wedding, he is friends with the guy getting married but only through playing baseball together for the past few yrs. He needs to make a speech for the reception and has no idea what to say leaving me in charge of writing something for him. So does anyone have any advice on what to write? the wedding is tonight lol. The couple is very southern if that helps. thanks guys

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rickyvick asked:

Wedding humour.

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sis74100 asked:


I went to a wedding on Saturday where my brother had to give one of the speeches at his best friends wedding because he was one of two best men. The maid of honor gave no speech.
Nobody has answered my question. Yes in the past few years Maid of Honors are giving speeches, but why at most Weddings does the only person to give a speech in the wedding be the best man? What is the history behind that?

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Bryan Hufford asked:


Weddings are a time of fun and sharing life’s adventures and experiences. Most of the time, as the best man in a wedding, you traditionally will give a wedding toast at the reception. Are you ready to give your best man toast at the wedding reception? If not, don’t worry! You shouldn’t stress out over giving a wedding toast, as it is one of the easiest things to do once you put your mind to it!

We all know writing a toast can be tough, especially if you’re not someone who writes on a daily basis. There are many ways to make it easier on yourself, though, and you should take advantage of them!

Have you ever considered using a pre-written wedding toast? This is an easy way to assist you in your writing process. Using a pre-written speech enables you to craft your masterpiece in an easy to follow manner. Not only that, but you’ll be able to use this as an “outline”, which will help you mold together your ideas perfectly.

This brings me to my next point: If you’re not going to use a pre-written toast, you need to create an outline of your ideas. This helps organize your thoughts so you can present them better. You’ll know exactly what points you should touch on, what stories you should go more in depth on and share, and what you only need to mention briefly.

Now, one last thing you should consider is the length of your toast. As a rule of thumb, it is normally customary that you speak for at least 3-4 minutes. This will enable to you share everything you want, and keep yourself from sharing too much and boring the crowd!

So, if you don’t already have a speech prepared, you should visit Wedding Speeches. Get prepared with pre-written speeches, quotes, one-liners, speech samples and more!



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The Mrs. asked:


Does anyone know of any sites with good tips and quotes for a best man speech?
I’m just looking for funny/cute things to throw in with everything else.

for instance our maid of honor made a speech and ended it with
“may your life be like a game of poker, start with a pair and end with a full house”

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Donna Ennis asked:


You’re all decked out in fancy dresses and tuxes. The audience’s expectations are high! Now, you have to deliver. It doesn’t matter whether you’re the bridesmaid, best man or father of the bride. Giving a speech or a toast at a wedding can be nerve racking. But, it doesn’t have to be if you follow some basic rules.

- Give Thanks - Thank the necessary people. This takes homework. Did Aunt Barbara create the lavish wedding cake? Did the new mother-in-law sew the bride’s elaborate wedding gown by hand? Did groom’s brother have his catering company cater the food?

- Funny Wedding Toasts - Add in humor and make it funny! The best speech is one that blends humor with sentimental moments. If it’s too sentimental, you’ll have guests crying in their beer - that’s when lighthearted humor can balance it out. But the same goes with having too many jokes…if your speech is composed entirely of jokes - stop - and add in a few serious and sentimental parts.

Best Man Speech: example of humorous speech or toast mixed with sentiment:

“Since meeting Sara, it’s been a pleasant sight to watch Marshall actually in the kitchen getting his hands dirty! That’s not the only thing… Marshall started doing dishes and doing his own laundry (instead of paying someone). Sara, thank you for helping him out!

Marshall, I’m blessed to be your younger brother. You have been a friend, a mentor and role model for me. I am so happy that you have found this woman filled with perfection to spend the rest of your life with!”

- Toast the Couple - If you’re toasting the groom, still make note of the bride. Does she look stunning in her dress? Has she brought out new and admirable qualities in the groom? Did she earn your respect while whitewater rafting with the groom? Likewise, if you’re toasting the bride, still make note of the groom.

- Speak from the Heart - If it means something to you, it will mean something to the audience. Don’t be afraid to get a little mushy. Draw the audience in.

Maid of Honor Speech: example speaking from the heart

“I’ve known Ami for quite some time, since high school, in fact. Ami and I were chemistry lab partners our sophomore year in high school. We had fun in that class and some of it actually involved learning chemistry! One concept that we studied was molecules and how “A molecule is the smallest particle of a substance that still retains its physical and chemical properties.”

Ami and Stuart, special moments are the molecules of life. I hope that you can cherish the sweet moments and use them to bind your lives together. But I know you will because I have seen you two together and you truly take the time to enjoy each other.”

* reprinted with permission from InstantWeddingToasts.com

- Get personal. Were you involved when the bride and groom met? Do they have children? What was the bride’s reaction when the groom proposed? Do they have nicknames for each other?

- Open and Close with a Bang! - Keep your best stuff at the beginning and end. You want - and need - a strong opener and a strong closer. Want examples of a great closer? Use a short Irish Wedding Toast, one that conveys your best wishes for their future or sums up their relationship perfectly.

- “Watch” the Clock - Don’t waste the audience’s time. Let’s face it; there are a lot of speeches and toasts at a wedding. If it’s not about the bride or groom, or doesn’t relate to love and marriage - cut it. Save the long or potentially embarrassing stories for the bachelor or bachelorette party. And speaking about time - be brief, not boring. And likewise, don’t be so short it’s not memorable. You can still have a short speech, but you must speak slower. A perfect short speech can be ruined by rushing.

- Practice makes Perfect - Look at the audience. This takes practice, usually in front of a mirror with a spoon in one hand and a toasting glass in the other. Practice until you look good, until you can watch yourself in the mirror - and ultimately look at the audience - while speaking. Drop all the “ums” and “uhs”. It means you have to practice out loud, and when you think you’ve got it, get an audience of a brother/sister/friend and practice one more time.

Remember, when you open your mouth, you want to sound just as good as you look! Ready? Set. Deliver!



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Chris Tait asked:


You met up with your best buddy the day he bought the ring.  You reassured him that she’s his perfect match and you admire the playful outlook they share on life.  You co-hosted a nautical-themed engagement party that played up their shared love of sailing, and you know he had a great time, because he, who never dances, had to be dragged off the floor when the club closed.  You organized an amazing bachelor party in Dallas – 50-yard line tickets to see his all-time favorite team win the big game.  Bottom line, you have been…so far… a model best man.

As you are well aware, however, for most your performance as best man will come down to the speech you deliver at the wedding.  How do you ensure a speech that will cement your performance as the World’s Greatest Best Man? You keep doing what you’ve been doing, and make your speech all about your friend – his life’s path, his greatest passions, his annoying habits, the things that define him to those who love him most.

You could say, “Paul has been a good friend since we met back in college, and I’ve known since he first introduced me to Linda that he saw something special in her.  They share common interests and she even puts up with his more independent obsessions…”  Remarks like these are safe, but you should ask yourself if they could easily be spoken at any other couple’s wedding.  If the answer is yes, you have more work to do.

Let’s revisit these same lines with a personal spin worthy of your fun-loving friend from college who is a horrible dancer, an obsessed Dallas Cowboys fan, and an accomplished sailor.

Rather than stating that you met back in college, you should introduce your college roots while poking a little fun at something that defines their relationship, for example, their playful outlook.  “I had considered talking about Paul and Linda growing up, but unfortunately I didn’t know either of them until college, and to be honest with you, I haven’t seen any evidence to suggest that they have actually grown up yet.”

Next, share a fun memory from college, dig up a little harmless dirt and give everyone a laugh.  “Back in college, we cemented our friendship over many late nights at Bullwinkles, a popular bar just off campus.  It was there that I first witnessed the raw and still undiscovered talent of Paul’s rhythm. He would often empty the dance floor with his awkward moves that left all the ladies speechless - so speechless, in fact, they never spoke to him. Fortunately, Linda and her friends hung out elsewhere.”

Next, rather than mention that they share common interests and Linda puts up with his independent obsessions, get specific and keep the laughs rolling. “Not long after meeting Paul I was introduced to his first love, a love that has stood the test of time. I am of course talking about the Dallas Cowboys.  My strong advice to Linda is to tell him that you understand the offside penalty rule.  Of course, you don’t and never will, but it will save you hours of tedious explanations with salt and pepper shakers being moved around the table. Thankfully Linda shares Paul’s second great love: sailing.  Because let’s face it, when Paul starts going on about his beloved boat, there’s never a dull moment … it’s all dull.”

If you really want to be the world’s greatest best man, remember in the end it will come down to your speech, and the best way to deliver a great speech is to leverage your personal history and exploit the groom’s unique character traits.  Visit www.TheBestManSpeech.com/usabestman for the world’s largest collection of best man speech material, including each of the anecdotes mentioned above.  www.TheBestManSpeech.com/usabestman helps best men turn generic well wishes into meaningful, blockbuster speeches that leave the groom and entire audience in awe.   So visit www.TheBestManSpeech.com/usabestman, and take your shot at earning the title of World’s Greatest.



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JoyBe2005 asked:

Hunter and Sarah May got married June 21, 2008 but before that Matt Andrews took his opportunity to go down in history. The following is the 2nd part of a 4 part series. The speech went 18 minutes long, so in order to upload it all on YouTube I’ve had to break it into 4 parts. You’re gonna wanna watch it all though.

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kpfife asked:

A really funny best man speech by Ollie at our wedding.

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Brian P asked:


nice things to bring up, things to say…anything…please help!!!

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