Okay folks, I’m supposed to be doing the speech at my mate’s wedding in a couple of weeks time, first time I’ve done one of these so I’m a bit nervous about it. Really don’t want to let the guy down…
Questions I’ve got are; how long should I make it? Where should I draw the line in embarrasment terms (I’m guessing telling the tale of the time his brother brought a bird home, but HE ended up spending the night with her, is probably not a good idea 😉 )? Who should I thank? Who should I toast? How should I announce the toast (s)? Any ideas and suggestions gratefully received… 😀
By: Arabella-Cox - 18th October 2004 at 19:11
try this, at the end of your speach say, “his long lost illigitimate sons who cannot be here today as the prison authorities refuse to let them out, not ever. have asked us to play a tune for this special day, (cue DJ playing “papa’s got a brand new bag”) 😀
i dare ya 😉
Greg
Legendary! 😀
By: landyman - 18th October 2004 at 19:07
try this, at the end of your speach say, “his long lost illigitimate sons who cannot be here today as the prison authorities refuse to let them out, not ever. have asked us to play a tune for this special day, (cue DJ playing “papa’s got a brand new bag”) 😀
i dare ya 😉
Greg
By: neal h - 18th October 2004 at 18:34
Steve, I was best man for a mate a couple of years ago. I think its best to keep the speech to about 5 or 6 minutes. I went to a wedding a few weeks ago and the best mans speech went on for 20 mins and basically everyone was bored.
Best to avoid stories that will offend or upset others. As for gags, anything you say that embarrases(without offence) the groom will get a laugh, the best mans speech is last and everyone will have had plenty to drink by the time you do your speech.
Also in the speech you read out cards, best to stick to ones sent by people who couldn’t attend and people who made long trips or came from overseas.
You also thank all for coming, the groom for asking you to be best man, you toast ushers, brides maids and the bride and groom. You may also be required to pass on any info and also announce the other speeches by brides father and groom.
for more info check www.confetti.co.uk
Finally, relax, have fun and enjoy it. Everyone is on your side.
Neal
By: Flood - 18th October 2004 at 17:12
Previous relationships are either flaunted to total distraction or pointedly (and embarrassingly) ignored – depends on your relationship with him now or how you want it to be in the future…;)
Flood
By: Mark9 - 18th October 2004 at 13:19
😀 Good Luck 😀 😀 Anna 😀
By: Ren Frew - 18th October 2004 at 13:18
Always do the mother in law gag, it’s the law.
Two women recently married are comparing notes about their married life experiences. One says to the other “Oh you should see my mother in law, she’s an absolute angel”. “Oh” says the other woman “You’re lucky, mine’s still alive”. 😀
In terms of the other stuff, you generally toast the bridesmaids, read out the cards from absentees, embarass the hell out of the groom and then tell everyone what a great guy he is. Intersperse the above with a few Bernard Manning jokes and Bob’s yer uncle.
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