If the answer to question posed in the headline to this post is “yes” then that is not surprising as glossophobia (the fear of public speaking) is a very common phobia, so rest assured you are not alone in that regard. Being a best man should be a privilege rather than the burden that most best men take it for, so today we look at ways to get your sleeping pattern back to normal and help you look forward to giving the best man speech rather than dreading it.

1) Kick-start your confidence with killer opening lines.

The opening lines in a best man speech are the most important lines because they need to hook the listeners from the start and in turn get you off to a confident start.  A warm round of applause after your opening lines will give your confidence an almighty boost so ensure you get off to a flying start. Examples of a couple of good lines to use include “if there is anyone here who is feeling nervous, apprehensive or unsure about the future, that is because you just married the groom”, or as you look at the wedding guests “no wonder you are all smiling, you aren’t up here having to give a speech to hundreds of people.”

2) Provide gifts to get the wedding guests cheering for you.

The likeability factor is important as best man and a great way to have the audience on your side is by providing unexpected gifts to people during your speech. The gifts do not have to be expensive but a bouquet of flowers for the flower-girl or a box of chocolates for the pageboy will ensure that your popularity gets a boost.

3) Don’t forget to be nice to the groom.

Sure humor plays a key role in a best man speech but given 50% of the people in attendance will be made up of his family and friends you are far more likely to receive a warm round of applause if you include warm remarks about his strengths and what his friendship means to you, rather than focusing solely on funny stories to embarrass him.

4) Comment on the bride and groom’s romance.

As the groom’s best man you should have a unique insight into the romance that the happy couple share, so be sure to tell a heartwarming story about their love in your speech. The wedding guests will be interested to hear your take on the romance and the newlyweds will be delighted that you have said some nice words about their love.

5) Best man jokes that will bring smiles all-round.

No best man speech is ever complete without a few best man jokes, a previous post on the top 20 best man jokes will set you right in that regard.

If you are at you wit’s end with the speech then let the experts write one, you can get some great best man speeches for a small price though they will end up being priceless to you.  You will soon be back to getting a full night’s sleep and your worries will be behind you.

Once the honor of being Best Man has been bestowed upon you, your heart will probably flutter at the thought of delivering the Best Man speech. The agony of trying to captivate the wedding guests with a sensational Best Man speech for up to 5 minutes will cause many sleepless nights unless action is taken on your part to ensure you are fully prepared to give an outstanding Best Man speech.

Knowing the popular topics for a Best Man speech will be a starting point for you to write your speech or perhaps take the easier option of buying some ready-made funny Best Man speeches and automatically feel the weight lifted off your shoulders.

The Best Man’s speech is, for most people, the most anticipated of all the wedding speeches so embarrassing yourself is not an option, so make sure you are aware of the top 10 Best Man don’ts to avoid making mistakes during your toast.

You should be aware of the format of a Best Man speech and given that humor plays an integral part in Best Man speeches, be sure to include a funny wedding joke or two in your speech. Aside from humor another great way to have the audience eating out of the palm of your hand (metaphorically speaking of course) is to praise often throughout your toast. Apart from the Bride and Groom, flattering comments should also be reserved for the Bridesmaids, Maid Of Honor, and the newlywed’s families amongst others. Be sure to spend a minute talking about the love the Bride and Groom share, how they make such a great couple, and mention the positive impact the Bride has had on the Groom since meeting her.

Apart from everything else it is important that you enjoy your time as Best Man, the Bachelor Party will be a fun event and I am sure you will have a few nights out with the Groom and your buddies before the day of the wedding. The Best Man speech will be the culmination of a memorable time for you so don’t spent the joyful months in the build-up to the wedding exasperated with worry over the speech. One final post that I advise reading is the top 5 items the Best Man should have with him on the wedding day to ensure no last minute hiccups on the morning of the wedding.

It seems that there is an app for almost everything we need in our daily lives. Thanks to BestManApp.com there is now a web app for best men that provides everything a best man will ever need.

Best Man App features a smart web wizard that guides you through the difficult job of writing a great best man speech with ease. Another great feature of Best Man App is the best man duties wizard – the ultimate best man duties manager.

Other features of the Best Man App include:

- A treasure trove of sample best man speeches to suit every personality.

- A library of memorable best man toasts.

- More than 400 best man jokes across 30 different topics.

On top of all that there is my own favorite feature – the option of having the bride and groom receive a copy of your speech at a date chosen by you (after the wedding obviously).  This will serve as a treasured memento for them and the perfect way for your special part in the wedding to be remembered.

By providing such quality wizards, sample best man speeches, funny jokes and wedding toasts, Best Man App is sure to be a hit. The only thing it doesn’t do is stand up and give the speech for you, but at least you will be armed with the next best thing. Thanks to this great new app being a best man has never been easier.