Need to write my first best main speach ( help me )
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Need to write my first best man speech ( help me )
I am going to my best mates wedding next weekend and he has asked me to be the best man. I have never been to a wedding in my life and i havent got a clue how to write one.
Help me out lads what should and what shouldnt i include in it.
Any samples you can show me.
thanks
Help me out lads what should and what shouldnt i include in it.
Any samples you can show me.
thanks
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You'll get some help here....
Just think yourself yourself lucky that you only have to say it and not spell it (best main speach )
You'll get some help here....
Just think yourself yourself lucky that you only have to say it and not spell it (best main speach )
been there , done that for my brother.. keep it simple and short if not confident( im not) (wedding went great then you remember you`re doing a speech!!) everyone there will know how hard it is and want you to succeed. just dont stand on the bridesmaids feet when you`re dancing with her..( ps YOU WILL HAVE TO DANCE WITH HER)
Seriously though, you will look back with pride when you`ve done it.
Seriously though, you will look back with pride when you`ve done it.
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As above. KISS. Write one out using cribs/gags from Internet/friends, but not too many. The idea is to slightly embarass the groom without ruining his day. So remarks about his secret sex change are out.
Seriously. Write it down and walk around the garden practicing. On the day stay sober (ish) and don't worry about using the notes. Practice speaking slowly, to the extent it feels slightly unnatural to you.
Finally don't forget to say you would like to spank the bridesmaids. And then you can get p1ssed
You'll be fine. Best of luck.
Seriously. Write it down and walk around the garden practicing. On the day stay sober (ish) and don't worry about using the notes. Practice speaking slowly, to the extent it feels slightly unnatural to you.
Finally don't forget to say you would like to spank the bridesmaids. And then you can get p1ssed
You'll be fine. Best of luck.
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I went around to the grooms parents for a meal and took wine with me.
We had a great time and they dished all the dirt on their son and the things he did over the years including practicing his first kiss on their Labrador - that went down a treat.
If you want info talk to the parents first - over a drink or meal and not with the groom in attendance. They are likely to be flattered to be asked.
Most important rules,
Never include anything that will hurt the groom or bride - embarrass and raise a laugh is just fine, sad is ok but nothing that will hurt.
Practice the speech and delivery - timing is everything. Do not rush it on the day.
Finish on a high note and then the toast.
We had a great time and they dished all the dirt on their son and the things he did over the years including practicing his first kiss on their Labrador - that went down a treat.
If you want info talk to the parents first - over a drink or meal and not with the groom in attendance. They are likely to be flattered to be asked.
Most important rules,
Never include anything that will hurt the groom or bride - embarrass and raise a laugh is just fine, sad is ok but nothing that will hurt.
Practice the speech and delivery - timing is everything. Do not rush it on the day.
Finish on a high note and then the toast.
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was a best man about 10 yrs back, and despite dreading it, actually found that I quite enjoyed it once I'd stood up on got on with it, and I hate speaking in public! - so dont worry!
Couple of tips - practice your speech and timing lots of times, went through mine with my wife until i'd gotten it as good as I could have.
Mine went on for a couple of mins, and ended by saying will you all raise your glassed to the bride and groom. Seems 2 mins is about right.
Everyones expecting some embarrassing anecdotes, so might as well play to that - in mine I said ' before the groom met his wife to be, he spent most of his time either cleaning his car, waxing his car, polishing his car or hoovering his car. If he he wasnt doing any of that he was out driving his car, the car literally rocking to the sound of rick astley' (got a good few laughs that one).
I also seem to remember saying something along the lines of his previous girlfriends all having been mingers, so pleased to see his wife to be didnt follow his historical choice in women.
Good luck with it - most of the audience will probably have had a few by then, which makes it a lot easier to get a laugh out of them!
Neil
Couple of tips - practice your speech and timing lots of times, went through mine with my wife until i'd gotten it as good as I could have.
Mine went on for a couple of mins, and ended by saying will you all raise your glassed to the bride and groom. Seems 2 mins is about right.
Everyones expecting some embarrassing anecdotes, so might as well play to that - in mine I said ' before the groom met his wife to be, he spent most of his time either cleaning his car, waxing his car, polishing his car or hoovering his car. If he he wasnt doing any of that he was out driving his car, the car literally rocking to the sound of rick astley' (got a good few laughs that one).
I also seem to remember saying something along the lines of his previous girlfriends all having been mingers, so pleased to see his wife to be didnt follow his historical choice in women.
Good luck with it - most of the audience will probably have had a few by then, which makes it a lot easier to get a laugh out of them!
Neil
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was a best man about 10 yrs back, and despite dreading it, actually found that I quite enjoyed it once I'd stood up on got on with it, and I hate speaking in public! - so dont worry!
Couple of tips - practice your speech and timing lots of times, went through mine with my wife until i'd gotten it as good as I could have.
Mine went on for a couple of mins, and ended by saying will you all raise your glassed to the bride and groom. Seems 2 mins is about right.
Everyones expecting some embarrassing anecdotes, so might as well play to that - in mine I said ' before the groom met his wife to be, he spent most of his time either cleaning his car, waxing his car, polishing his car or hoovering his car. If he he wasnt doing any of that he was out driving his car, the car literally rocking to the sound of rick astley' (got a good few laughs that one).
I also seem to remember saying something along the lines of his previous girlfriends all having been mingers, so pleased to see his wife to be didnt follow his historical choice in women.
Good luck with it - most of the audience will probably have had a few by then, which makes it a lot easier to get a laugh out of them!
Neil
Couple of tips - practice your speech and timing lots of times, went through mine with my wife until i'd gotten it as good as I could have.
Mine went on for a couple of mins, and ended by saying will you all raise your glassed to the bride and groom. Seems 2 mins is about right.
Everyones expecting some embarrassing anecdotes, so might as well play to that - in mine I said ' before the groom met his wife to be, he spent most of his time either cleaning his car, waxing his car, polishing his car or hoovering his car. If he he wasnt doing any of that he was out driving his car, the car literally rocking to the sound of rick astley' (got a good few laughs that one).
I also seem to remember saying something along the lines of his previous girlfriends all having been mingers, so pleased to see his wife to be didnt follow his historical choice in women.
Good luck with it - most of the audience will probably have had a few by then, which makes it a lot easier to get a laugh out of them!
Neil
If it is real good then a longer speech is not a problem, anecdotes are great and good fun and you get to embarrass the groom - and bride
Do not set yourself a target time, write it, edit it and get the wife/gf to listen to it and see what you end up with.
I my case 2 mins was not enough to do my mate justice and thoroughly embarass him.
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I was the same. I was best man last weekend and had 20mins plus cards ...oh, and my powerpoint
I tried to stay away from the internet as it just ends up too scripted and rather impersonal. I had some cracking photos of him and did it in a 'This is Your Life' stylee with the red book, theme tune, the lot
I looked forward to the hecklers and ended up add-lib'ing and going off on a tangent a couple of times.
There's somethign very satisfying about a lot of people saying to you it's the best, best man's speech they've heard (pleasentries or not
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I tried to stay away from the internet as it just ends up too scripted and rather impersonal. I had some cracking photos of him and did it in a 'This is Your Life' stylee with the red book, theme tune, the lot
I looked forward to the hecklers and ended up add-lib'ing and going off on a tangent a couple of times.
There's somethign very satisfying about a lot of people saying to you it's the best, best man's speech they've heard (pleasentries or not
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Do the keys .................always gets a laff
Speach should last a bit more than 2 mins. Mine went on for 30mins but that was cos of a little bloke at the bar buying me metaxa's all day [not with the wedding party and never did find out who it was].
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Speach should last a bit more than 2 mins. Mine went on for 30mins but that was cos of a little bloke at the bar buying me metaxa's all day [not with the wedding party and never did find out who it was].
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I've been thinking of some gags for a mate of mine. The lad getting married has always been a bit fussy with his women so I was going to include that and list the attributes he was looking for.
Was then going to say something like "oh, hang on, the list has a spelling mistake - that should be a "C" rather than an "F"... ah yes - she's got to COOK like Nigella Lawson..."
Was then going to say something like "oh, hang on, the list has a spelling mistake - that should be a "C" rather than an "F"... ah yes - she's got to COOK like Nigella Lawson..."
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I've been thinking of some gags for a mate of mine. The lad getting married has always been a bit fussy with his women so I was going to include that and list the attributes he was looking for.
Was then going to say something like "oh, hang on, the list has a spelling mistake - that should be a "C" rather than an "F"... ah yes - she's got to COOK like Nigella Lawson..."
Was then going to say something like "oh, hang on, the list has a spelling mistake - that should be a "C" rather than an "F"... ah yes - she's got to COOK like Nigella Lawson..."
I would have gone along the lines of him being fussy although it appears she is not as fussy settling for him when you are a far better catch <big grin> and it just so happens you know of a good divorce <produces business card> lawyer....
^^^needs work as well
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Got a Bestman role to play myself in July. I've already prepared bulletpoints on my laptop and whenever I think of anything or any information from others, I add it in.
I'm going to his parents tonight to get some history/photos etc.
I'm planning a speech with some powerpoint slides showing pictures/playing music then will sum up with a few minutes of traditional talk.
I'll be nervous on the day but I run a lot of meetings at work now so I'm getting used to waffling in front of crowds.
Also I did a presentation skills course recently which has helped!
Good luck mate and let us know how it goes.
Nick
I'm going to his parents tonight to get some history/photos etc.
I'm planning a speech with some powerpoint slides showing pictures/playing music then will sum up with a few minutes of traditional talk.
I'll be nervous on the day but I run a lot of meetings at work now so I'm getting used to waffling in front of crowds.
Also I did a presentation skills course recently which has helped!
Good luck mate and let us know how it goes.
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This is always a good icebreaker to start off.
"Funnily enough I was in this very hall just a few weeks ago. I was addressing the local Alcoholics Anonymous meeting."
Pause - look around at guests
"I must say it's nice to see so many familiar faces"
"Funnily enough I was in this very hall just a few weeks ago. I was addressing the local Alcoholics Anonymous meeting."
Pause - look around at guests
"I must say it's nice to see so many familiar faces"
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I heard that, only with it being a Donal Mcintyre sting to catch local criminals
goes down a treat in Manchester and Liverpool
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I started my speech off with 'Fornication' (Say it quite loud to get everyones attention then pause) Then look at your notes in a puzzled way and say 'whoops sorry can't read my own writing, FOR AN OCCASION, such as this........) This went down a treat and relaxes the audience some what. Agree with content that is embarressing but not hurtful.
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