Tuesday 17 February 2009

Step-by-step guide to creating your own best man speech

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Funny Best Man Speeches - Right First Time!

Your best mate has asked you to be his best man at his upcoming wedding, and your initial feeling of pride has now given way to knuckle-gnawing nerves -- how are you going to do this? How can you stand up in front of all those people, give a good best man speech and -- perhaps most important of all -- how are you going to make it funny? The best man's speech is supposed to be funny, right?

Calm down! Making funny best man speeches is easy if you follow a few simple tips. What's more, making your speech humorous can help to calm your own nerves on the day. Here are some tips you need to keep in mind:

Push home your advantage: You are the groom's best friend, so you have a wealth of background material to draw from. You don't want to embarrass him too much; all you need are one or two humorous events from his past that you can describe without a convoluted explanation. Consult one or two relatives to check it is appropriate and that you will still be his best friend afterwards!

Be appropriate: Remember that the guests at a wedding reception usually includes minors, elderly people, and people possibly drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. So be careful with the jokes -- avoid off-color and adult-oriented jokes, and at all costs avoid offending anyone. Remember, your place is to honor the bride and groom. Your jokes should also be simple and straightforward or you risk people turning off. Above all, remember that funny does not mean humiliating -- the bride and groom should be smiling (or even laughing!) throughout your speech.

Using one-liners: Start your speech with a one-liner to set the tone and to put everyone at ease -- including yourself. Finish your speech with a one-liner too, so that everyone continues to be in a good mood for the rest of the celebrations.

Relax! Your speech isn't just the words you say, but also the way you say them. Stand with your feet slightly apart so that you can relax but still stand up straight; if you relax, you are more likely to improve your delivery, and more likely to smile. Speak your words slowly and deliberately, making sure everyone can hear and understand you. Try not to read entirely from your notes, and look up at the other guests; if that fases you then at least look up at the bride and groom. And don't drink too much beforehand -- "dutch courage" can ruin everything and put you in everyone's bad books.

Remember that this is the bride's and groom's special day, so even funny best man's speeches should say something about their future.

So: follow these tips, practice until you feel comfortable, and your speech will be a fantastic success! Good luck!

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