Best Man Speech Examples

Matrimony is often laughed upon as a life sentence to the groom's freedom as an uncontrollable stud. It is the day when he transits from 'machoism' to 'masochism' of sorts. If this is true than a wedding is a tragedy where people assemble to 'celebrate' the predicament of the 'hero'... and amidst this turbulence, it's the best man speech examples and stories that act as comic relief! Quite 'Shakespeareish', isn't it?

To put this into simple words, the best man speech examples, stories and gags are supposed to be the entertainment quotient of a wedding. And any groom with IQ will take good care of this EQ. The best man's speech is perhaps the groom's way to thank the guests for the expensive gifts they brought. It can also be said that most guests actually come in anticipation of a witty and punchy speech by the best man rather than wishing for the bride and the groom!

Well, jokes apart the best man's speech is indeed the highlight of every wedding. He has to be witty and humorous but all praises for the groom and his new wife. For someone who is not a good speaker or as witty as is required, this can be a challenging task. The best speech would be the one which is original, cleverly worded and confidently delivered.

Here are a few suggestions that would help you know your duties as a best man better and execute them in the most appropriate manner.

• Write down whatever comes to your mind about the groom, the bride, the wedding ceremony and marriage. Note even the punches, jokes and any good lines that might cross your mind. Also list all the ideas that can be useful in rendering your speech in a different and unique manner.

• Now that all your raw material is ready, go Googling. Remember, never start with the research in the first place or you will lose originality. Get the raw material ready and then browse the web.

• Look for all the information that you can get upon how to write a best man's speech. Also research the related information about the other speeches, order of speeches, etc. this would add to your confidence and make you fare better.

• Now is the time to create a draft of your speech. Sit down with your notes and furnish your speech on the basis of all the information that you have collected.

• Now go back to the net. This time watch as many best man speech videos as you can. This would get you into the right frame; you will be ready to deliver before the due date...lol! This exercise would immensely help you. No, you do not have to copy any of the speakers. By seeing the videos, you will practically get to see what works and what doesn't. You will instantly know the dos and the don'ts.

• Now go through your speech once again. Make changes if required. Make it a routine to rehearse it daily in front of a mirror and before a trusted friend.

• What next? You are ready... wait for the big moment!

Work on your speech sincerely and you shall definitely win some sincere accolades!

Here are a few help for best man speeches examples, and suggestions. Jonathan Brady is an internationally recognized, professional event planner for corporate and private celebrations. He has written,critiqued and listened to thousands of toasts and speeches for grooms, fathers of bride's, celebrities and corporate managers. Jonathan loves how a great toast or speech completes a special occasion, and offers you some great tips at; Get Free Wedding Speeches.

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