The adenaline rush after giving an awesome Best Man speech is amazing, there is nothing like people coming up to you time and time again congratulating you on an amazing Best Man speech. Not everyone of course is lucky enough to receive the plaudits mind you as lack of preparation or sloppy material will leave your speech floundering. Today we look at 7 tips worth bearing in mind as you prepare for the Best Man toast.

1. You will be nervous.

Don’t worry you will not be alone, as anyone who has ever given a Best Man speech will confirm, you will be fraught with anxiety and your legs will feel like caving in under you. Combat this by making sure you have a great Best Man speech to deliver as your confidence will get a spectacular boost with the right material.

2. Everyone wants you to do well.

Despite your nerves you can rest assured that both the wedding party and the guests are all rooting for you, no one wants you to deliver a poor speech.

3. The speech is for both the Bride and the Groom.

Some Best Men make the mistake of using their Best Man speech to focus purely on the Groom without so much as mentioning the Bride. It is true that the bulk of your speech will be centered on the Groom but ensure there is a section for complimentary words about the Bride.

4. Be prepared for hecklers.

No matter how good your speech is, don’t be surprised if a boozy guest tries to be Mr. Funny and interrupt your speech, so have a good heckler response prepared in case a heckler interrupts you.

5. Understand the correct format of a Best Man speech.

You don’t want to give a toast without knowing the correct format of a Best Man speech so ensure your speech matches this format.

6. There is an expectancy on the Best Man to add humor to proceedings.

Sincere Best Man speeches are fine and may suit some personality types better, but do have some funny Best Man jokes or witty stories also included as the guests will expect humor from your speech.

7. Giving a Best Man speech is not as difficult as you think.

Most people dread the very thought of giving a Best Man speech, but with winning content the dread will  turn to excitement and allow you to enjoy the lead-up to the wedding rather than worrying about the speech.

Giving a witty short speech will ensure you have the guests eating out of the palm of your hand, so ensure all your energy goes into having appropriate content for your speech then relax and enjoy what will turn out to be a very special day.

Best Man speeches that are prepared and delivered well will leave a lasting impact on those who are fortunate enough to hear them, poor Best Man speeches on the other hand will leave a lasting impact for all the wrong reasons so it is important that you make yourself aware of the 7 golden rules outlined below to ensure your Best Man speech is properly prepared.

Be confident not cocky.

To give great Best Man speeches it is important that the people in attendance warm to you. If you are cocky you will alienate the large majority of the guests and your hard work will count for nothing so be confident just don’t come across as cocky.

Be funny not foolish.

Humor is essential for great Best Man speeches just be careful to ensure the humor is suitable for a wedding and does not contain any remarks that may offend.

Be gracious not greedy.

The Best Man speech should be about the Bride and Groom not about the Best Man, it is the biggest day of their lives so don’t ruin it by trying purely to be funny without thanking and praising appropriate people.

Be brief not boring.

Best Man speeches that drone on for too long will lose their impact on the wedding guests, keep your speech brief as short Best Man speeches receive the best receptions.

Be stunning not stunned.

Don’t be stunned into silence with a badly prepared speech instead spend time putting your speech together and have the guests begging for more.

Be heartwarming not heartless.

Use part of your speech as a tribute to the Groom and your friendship with him, don’t spend all of your time making jest of him.

Be majestic not mediocre.

Don’t use your time as Best Man for an average run of the mill, heard all too often before speech, instead plan your speech in advance sticking to the format of a Best Man speech and deliver a majestic speech that will get you a standing ovation and provide you with a sensational sense of achievement.

If your speech adheres to these rules then you will be well on the way to delivering a successful Best Man speech and can look forward with excitement to the wedding day.

7 Tips For Best Man Speeches.

As anyone who has been Best Man before can confirm, the thoughts of giving a Best Man’s speech can be enough to keep you awake at night with worry. Today’s post looks at 7 tips to help you become a more confident wedding speaker and will enable you to give a Best Man speech that you can be proud of.

1.  It is common for nervous Best Men to speak quicker than normal so take your time when speaking.

2.  Make sure you let everyone know your relationship to the Groom,as there is a chance not everyone at the wedding will be aware of who you are.

3.  Pause for effect, after telling a Best Man joke or after delivering an anecdote, to allow for the wedding guests reaction.

4.  Don’t read your speech, have it written on cue cards and refer to them as you need to, each paragraph should have one word highlighted to serve as as a cue for you when you glance at the card.

5.  Include a section in your speech where you vividly praise the Bride, this will be well-received by all in attendance and should guarantee an immediate round of applause.

6.  Personalize your speech by including a short story about the Groom that not many people will have heard before.

7.  Be aware of the structure of a Best Man speech to help ensure that you don’t omit anyone from your speech.

Once you have written, and rehearsed the important lines of your speech then you will find that those sleepless nights are soon replaced by carefree sound sleeps as you look forward to the wedding and unleashing a powerful Best Man speech.