Wow, thanks for all the tips guys. This really puts it into perspective for me though...
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Originally Posted by c.t.ner
The best advice I found was from a website, which basically explained that the Best Man speech was one of the easiest things in the world to do. It's may seem difficult at first, but you have to remeber that everyone in the room is rooting for you. They've been drinking for a while and all the proceedings have been fairly serious up until that moment. You are the guy who will lighten up the room and start the party section of the wedding. So be funny, quick and play to the auidence. Nobody wants to see you fail, they just want you to go up there tell an embarrassing story and make them laugh.
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I'm probably going to print that off and read it right before I grab the mic. Great advice.
I'll probably try and keep it short, make sure I thank all the right people, tell a story (Just have to think of one that fits), a couple light hearted jabs and finish off with a best wishes toast.