One of the most anticipated events of any wedding reception is the best man’s speech. Thoughtful and witty best men will leave their audience laughing, crying, and remembering what it is that they love so much about the groom. Dull or insipid best men will bore the audience, and add nothing to the reception. If you truly care about your best friend and you want his wedding to be a success, then you will make sure your speech is good. Not only will it add some levity and some emotion to the reception’s atmosphere, but it will also leave indelible impressions in all the minds of the wedding-goers. Now, when creating a best man’s speech, you must walk two fine lines. The first line divides humor and sentiment. Not only do you want to tell stories and anecdotes that will make people tear up, but you will also want to make them laugh. And this is exactly what they will expect from any good best man’s speech. The second line divides good anecdotes and appropriate material. A good anecdote should be telling, funny, and possibly embarrassing for the groom. It might contain material that he hasn’t told anyone before, but it certainly should be something that would jeopardize his marriage, humiliate him in front of friends and family, or completely change how his mother and father view him. Of course, walking these two lines successfully can be difficult. And this is where a good template can come in handy. Fortunately for you, this book provides exactly that: a set of indispensable templates that you can use to craft the perfect best man or groomsman’s speech. Note that a best man’s speech is usually a vital part of the reception; whereas a groomsman’s speech will often be given in the form of a short, impromptu toast. We will cover both styles in here, leaving you with a diverse assortment of options to choose from. With that said, there are just two additional things to keep in mind. The first is that you will need to edit whichever template you choose. In addition to simply adding names and stories, you will want to modify them to make sure they match your tone and any other goals you have for the delivery.
Finally, you must remember to practice. Practicing is what makes the difference between a good speech delivery and a stuttering, confusing disaster. So spend time rehearsing once you’ve crafted your template.
