I bought this book because my fiance was about to be the best man in a wedding. He was nervous because he had no idea what best men do. This book was all he needed. It tells what the best man’s duties are to the groom, bride and everyone else. Tells about etiquette and even talks about what to do in specific religious or cultural weddings. What we found even more useful was it’s section on speeches and toasts. We had bought a book especially for that, but it wasn’t any good. This book explained the do’s and don’ts and gave great examples that helped my fiance to write a great speech. (by the way, his speech went beautifully) He got a big laugh from the crowd and an Ahhh. Just what you want. This book is a must have for any groomsmen or Best man.
“…simple, clear and concise…” (Nottingham Evening Post, July 2006) “Funny and practical” (Pure Weddings, Autumn/Winter edition) “…clear, bright, easy…everything you need to know …Grooms, get your mate this book or risk kissing your wedding goodbye.” (Lads Mag, August 2006) “this book will help you through the worst and the best of it all. Buy it.” (Front Magazine, September 2006) “For extra hints and tips…” (For The Bride, October 2006) “…funny and practical…” (Pure Weddings, October 2006) “…a humorous, yet information-packed step-by-step guide to your role and responsibilities”. (Medway Messenger, Monday 10th March 2008) “…a humorous, yet information-packed step-by-step guide to your role and responsibilities”. (Kentish Gazette, Thursday 13th March 2008)
Product Description
Being best man is both an honour and a huge responsibility – if you think it’s just a case of buying a few beers on a lad’s night out, think again! You’ve got a lot of organising to do, there’s etiquette to follow and, of course, the dreaded speech to make. Fear not, however, as “Being the Best Man For Dummies” is here to help. It’s a humorous, yet information-packed step-by-step guide to your role and responsibilities, from organising the stag night (or weekend) right through to the big day itself. It also gives tips and advice for you to give the best speech you can.
Being the best man at a wedding is an honour, but it is a responsible job and one that can cause a good deal of anxiety to the person involved. This book is the answer to all of their worries. Firstly the duties of the best man – before, during and after the wedding – are detailed, including the all-important stag night, attending the wedding rehearsal, helping out with transportation and supervising the ushers. The aspect of the role that tends to cause most concern is the speech. Fear not, there is an entire section of the book devoted to it – how to gather together stories, jokes, anecdotes, developing a structure, practising the speech, how to deliver it and how to conquer those inevitable Big Day nerves. Whether the wedding is formal or informal, religious or secular, large or small, or whether the best man is a woman, this book provides all of the necessary information for the best man so that he knows the exact nature of his duties and will be able to perform them perfectly.
About the Author
Dominic Bliss is a freelance journalist and editor. Married in 2003, he launched the British men’s wedding magazine Stag & Groom and is still a regular contributor. He has attended almost as many friends’ weddings ashe’s had birthdays. He lives in south London.
With clear advice on the formalities and etiquette plus inspiring ideas for your speech, here you will find all you need to be the best ever Best Man. It includes sample speeches, jokes and one-liners. Your duties and wedding etiquette are explained. It talks about delivering the perfect Best Man speech, including great tips on making a toast to the happy couple.
About the Author
Planning Your Wedding is written in conjuction with Confetti.co.uk, the leading wedding specialist, helping over 500,000 couples every month to have the wedding of their dreams. Planning Your Wedding is written in conjuction with Confetti.co.uk, the leading wedding specialist, helping over 500,000 couples every month to have the wedding of their dreams.
A comprehensive and practical guide for the Best Man to compose a winning wedding speech, this title contains eight full-length examples of speeches as well as advice on how to research suitable material. There are tips on the use of prompts and props and also on delivery. Also included are sample toasts and a useful list of do’s and don’ts to ensure that the Best Man’s speech is one to be remembered.
