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Most of us are
not used to
delivering any form
of speech in our
daily lives. Hence,
for many, despite
the happiness and
excitement that
surrounds the
wedding of our
friends or dear
ones, the thought of
delivering a best
man speech could
invariably induce
cold feet.
But, really,
delivering a best
man toast is not
such a tremor
inducing experience
if you prepare a bit
in advance as to
what to say and in
which order. For
eloquent speakers,
this may not be
applicable, but for
the common man, the
following tips could
come handy.
First of all, plan
the speech at least
few days or a week
ahead. Jolt down the
ideas, piece it
together in the form
of a decent speech,
and practice it
preferably by
speaking aloud.
Thinking about
ideas, that could be
your relationship
with the couple, how
the groom was before
he met his fiancée,
and it also ok to
include their
courtship, how it
all developed, in
the form of a brief
story if you know it
or have witnessed it
in person.
Don’t forget to
introduce yourself.
Unless you are Tiger
Woods, not many
might know you, and
introducing yourself
to the crowd will
help put your speech
in context.
Thank the bride’s
and groom’s parents
for inviting
everyone to the
event.
Ensure not to
mention groom's
ex-girlfriends,
bachelor party
tales, inside jokes
etc. The wedding
reception may
feature young
children as well. So
the speech must be
‘PG’ rated.
Give equal
importance to both
the groom and the
bride in the speech.
In a best man toast,
you are toasting
both for selecting
you as the best man
for the wedding.
In the toast, if
your views on
marriage are
positive, go ahead
and share them with
the people gathered.
If you are already
married, it would be
interesting to the
party to hear some
friendly or witty
advice from your own
experience. On the
other hand, if you
are not for
marriage, however,
don’t make any
negative comments on
marriage and its
underlying concepts.
The speech, in its
every fiber, must be
fitting to the
occasion.
End the toast on a
high note, raising
your glass,
expressing good
wishes to the new
couple. Don’t forget
to drink your own
toast when you are
finished.
Finally, don’t drink
too much in the run
up to the toast.
There are stories of
people who have made
a mess of wedding
toasts by getting
drunk prior to the
event. Avoid that!
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