How to prepare a best man speech

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How to prepare a best man speech?

We all love weddings, especially if the wedding is of an important person in your life. What would make this better? To give a speech as the best man at their wedding.

So, if you are writing the speech and are not sure how or what to write in it, check out some of our tips and tricks on how to prepare a best man speech.

Plan Before

Always plan before and note down your thoughts on t he topic on hand. Remember, this person is someone important to you, and you will surely have many great memories with them. You may not remember these just a few hours before the wedding. So, sit down, take your time, and go down the memory lane.

Write down all the fun or even sad memories with this important person that have a lot of emotional value to you. After this, start with the deduction. Even though it is your friend’s wedding, you will only get a little time to speak, so pick only a few instances, preferably the most important ones.

Be True

It can be nerve-wracking to give your best man speech in front of everyone.

As a result, when giving your speech, remember to be yourself. You don't have to modify who you are to fit into some made-up public speaking image. If it makes you feel more at ease, make jokes throughout your speech. If you're better at being sentimental, don't mind making everyone teary-eyed.

Things You Need to Avoid

A few themes should be left out of the best man speech. No matter how humorous you (or even the groom) think they are, someone is bound to be offended or put off. Avoid the below points when writing the speech.

Any negative remarks regarding marriage.
Relationships in the past.
Marriages/divorces in the past.
Drunkenness, narcotics, and gambling are all things that people engage in.
Any reference to sex, including "adult" comedy.

You are here to give a happy speech that everyone enjoys and not offend anyone.

Practice

Practice makes a man perfect, or in this case, the best man perfect. You do not want to be on stage and fumble or forget. So, practice well ahead of time.

Conclusion

All the best for your speech, you will surely do a good job! Keep all of the above pointers in mind, and you will surely be a star and make the day special for the bride and the groom. Stay calm and do not panic; after all, it is for your loved ones. Also, be sure to enjoy it.