Wedding is the most special event in the life of a man and woman. But in case you are the best man, it’s equally important for you too. Best man’s speech is truly special and it is one thing that most people are looking forward to in the wedding. You thus need to make the speech unique and special.
Start preparing for your speech well in advance. You can start writing it down 2-3 weeks before the wedding day. This is to avoid last minute confusion. Include some funny stories, some moving thoughts and just about anything that you wish to convey. The speech should also have a message congratulating the bride and the groom and wishing them the best in life.
Remember not to make your speech too long. People will lose interest if it is too long. So in order to grab everyone’s attention, make it short, sweet and simple. Do not stretch it beyond five minutes. Duration of five minutes is good enough to convey your thoughts and wishes. However it can even go up to seven minutes but definitely not beyond that.
There are a few other things which you must remember while preparing the speech. Don’t make it complicated, do not insult anyone in the speech. Remember, wedding is a special occasion and you must stay away from hurting anyone’s feelings. One your speech is complete, make a duplicate copy. This is important for back up in case you misplace the original copy.
Preparing the speech is really not difficult; the real art lies in delivering it. This art can only be learned by watching others. So if you have observed closely the best man’s speech at various other weddings, then this shouldn’t be too difficult for you. Don’t worry too much about this, it is not very difficult and you can deliver the speech perfectly with a little practice.
The speech should be perfect in the sense that it should not include any unnecessary stories, dubious language etc. the speech should mention as to how you became friends and how your friendship blossomed. You also need to mention as to how much the friendship means to you. A good best man’s speech lights up the faces of the groom and the bride. It is their special day and you must try to make it all the more special with your speech. The speech should not have any bad humor too.
You are at an advantage if you have a good sense of humor. A little humor makes the speech all the more memorable and special. You can also search the internet and various magazines for some funny quotes. Be confident when you are delivering the speech in front of so many people. Don’t be nervous and read your speech clearly and loudly. For this you need to practice well in advance. You can even use a mirror for your practice. Notice your hand moments, facial expressions while you are delivering the speech. Make sure that you don’t look nervous when you are delivering the speech.
Avoid alcohol if you are the best man at the wedding. You can have alcohol after you give the speech. This is important because if you drink too much alcohol before the speech, you may fumble with your words and your speech will lose its meaning. Delivering the speech in a proper way should be your first priority and you must never forget that.
Best man’s speech is a custom that has been followed over the years in weddings. This is one thing which everyone remembers even after the wedding gets over. You can make the newly weds feel special with your speech. Make sure that you don’t miss this chance.
