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Best man speech "Help!!"?
I don't understand the question and I go to weddings for a living. You want to write a good best man speech? Tip, make it funny, tell stories about the groom and the first time you met the his new wife. And for God's sake please keep is short. People only listen for so long before they start tuning out.
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This. Also, keep it clean. The dirty stories are for the bachelor party. And absolutely no mention of the groom's ex-partners.
To the bride... Welcome. As distant and as disjointed our family might seem, it does not matter to us. We will always come together and be as one. If there may be anything you need do not be shy. We are not a shy bunch of people. We will be there. You are now apart of our family and welcome with open arms. Salute. Welcome Mrs....
To the groom... I look up to you probably more then you will ever know. Being here and seeing the future you are creating for yourself, makes me believe that change can be possible. I give you all my best wishes, all my hopes of success, and all the best for you and (brides name). Salute.
To all that are here... Today is a day that will be celebrated for many more years. So lets give them a day that will never be forgotten. Salute!!! DJ!! Turn on some music and lets keep this party going!!!
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If you're being serious, not so good. When I said short, I meant don't ramble. You need to put a bit more heart/emotion in it. The speech always goes better when you talk about how you became friends with the groom briefly, with joke or two (not dirty). You then mention the first time you met the Mrs. to be and add a joke or two to embarrass (not dirty) the groom. This all makes good photo fodder for the photographer btw. Then talk about how the new Mrs. has changed the life of groom/BF forever in positive ways. Cheers! Jokingly warn her about (slight/exaggerated downfalls of becoming Mrs.) You do not need to thank the family while giving this speech, but if you are friends with the family you can mention them. Also after your speech comes the maid of honor possibly so calling upon the DJ, not a good idea. Best man usually goes first.
My 2 cents. Not putting you down, just trying to help. Maybe ask one of the bridesmaids for assistance.. They've been to lots of weddings too I'd guess.
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What speech might you create if asked to be a best man? I asked for "help" not encouragement.
Emcee you're awesome!!! Thank you and God bless you.........
No worries bud, I've never really had to do one, the one I did was for my brother so it was alot easier than having to talk about a friend.
I am going to cut out the "...and as disjointed..."
Go with your heart and ask someone else from the wedding party. You'll be fine.