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Rhettzky,

Before I get into some tips I want to tell you I have and extensive background in public speaking. I've done some coaching, and am willing to help out whenever possible. That said here are a few tips to help you give a GREAT best man speech.

If you're not much of a public speaker, and will be very nervous, this is the biggest tip to do well


KEEP IT SHORT

do not go on an epic recounting several stories from childhood about the groom, then how you introduced the groom to the bride via a comedy of errors. *IF* you're nervous, and not a great public speaker now's not the time to try and win speach of the year with a perfect 35 minute address. Short, simple, and to the point.

Now as far as formatt goes (as it seems like you're getting woried by your post)

Start with a simple introduction, something along the lines of:

"Hello, as some of you may or may not know, I'm (Rhettzky) and have the honour of being the best man for (Groom) tonight."

Then I liked the joke hulkrogan posted

"As the best man I have 3 jobs on the wedding day. Make sure the groom is on time, make sure I have the wedding rings, and make sure the groom looks good. The first two were no problem, but if God couldn't get it right the first time, I ain't no plastic surgeon."



Then maybe something about the bride

"On the other hand (bride) looks beautiful, (groom) you found yourself a real keeper there, she's a gem"

If you could tell one cute story about the groom here. Segway like

"I can't believe a moron like you could end up with a girl like that, I mean there was this one time..." Tell the story that's not offensive, doesn't break any laws, but funny, like the time he walked into a parking meter, or something.

Then a simple closing like

"Those were good times my friend, good times indeed... and we both know that there will be many more good times in store for you in the future. "

now go sappy

"Congratulations buddy, may you live forever in each others arms"

That's pretty much all you need, if you're not comfortable in front of a crowd.

(Can you tell that I am procrastinating doing some readings?)