Who would be a Best Man, given the choice? You have to make everyone laugh, make everyone happy, and give a speech that's to be remembered for all the right reasons. Plus you have to feel honoured for having to go through all of this?
It's a thankless task being the best man. Don't forget that you have to organise the stag weekend, keep the rings safe, keep the stag in the right place, and at the right time, and finally, you have to give the speech of your life. But don't worry, below we have collected together best man speech guidelines to help reduce your stress levels.
Offend No One. This includes the groom too. Everyone expects the groom to get ribbed by you but make it light. Don't mention that night in Bangkok. In addition, don't offend any of the family, or any other of the guests in fact. Family tragedies and feuds need not be mentioned at all. These people have spent a lot of money to be there and to buy gifts so don't slap them in the face.
Drink in moderation. It may sound like a good idea to have a bottle of red before hand to settle the nerves but don't. Your audience will spot a mile off if you've had one too many. Even if you do give a good speech, the sight of you rocking about on your feet will detract.
Make it relevant for all. That story from when you were all lads in Greece 12 years ago may be funny to a few but is it relevant to the broader crowd. In jokes don't work. Be as inclusive as possible. However, it's not a bad idea to have one or two jokes references put in just for the lads.
Size does matter. Some of the most memorable best man speeches can be short. Flatter the bride, make sure the groom can show his face in public again, make the toast, and get out of there....
Don't swear. Granny doesn't like it and neither does anyone else.
The Toast. People often forget that the ultimate objective for a Best Man's speech is to respond on behalf of the bridesmaids. You can either thank the groom on their behalf for his kind words and toast. Or, as you are following him, you could play safe by thanking the Bride - on behalf of the bridesmaids - for the great honour of being asked to accompany her today.
It is the Groom's job to toast the bridesmaids and the Father of the Bride's to toast the Bride and Groom. However, many Best men like to make a toast, so if you wish you can add your toast to that of the Bride and Groom.
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