Funny Best Man speeches are usually what the wedding guests expect from Best Men and therefore are the most popular type of Best Man speech that are attempted at weddings. I purposely used the word “attempted” because if the you get this type of speech wrong then it won’t be the Groom who will be embarrassed it will be you. 

The best funny Best Man speeches will leave the wedding  guests delighted, the Happy Couple ecstatic and you overjoyed with the stunning ovation that you will receive at the end of your toast.

The type of humor that goes into a funny Best Man speech should not be a total character assassination of the Groom instead a mixture of subtle humor and tasteful jokes should be used as they will have a better impact on everyone in attendance.

Other ways to ensure your speech garners a constant flow of laughter is to offer your own unique words of advice on marriage to the Bride and Groom.  Funny quotes about marriage should also be encouraged as should humorous stories about the Groom that you haven’t shared before but, as ever, make sure they are suitable to a diverse range of ages as weddings are not just for adults.

More humor can be found by including a story about the Groom’s chaotic approach to the wedding planning and overall preparation of the wedding, the guests will enjoy a story relating to this.

Being creative will work to your advantage as wedding props often receive thunderous receptions when used in a funny Best Man speech. You should also consider using one-liners that serve to show a contrast between the Bride and Groom, examples might be; “the Bride likes cooking and we know the Groom loves eating” or “the Bride likes dancing, the Groom likes drinking.”

When you are delivering Best Man toasts set the tone by smiling as you speak, if you look like you are enjoying yourself then the guests will believe that you are and hang on your every word. Taboo subjects for your speech include past romances, stag/bachelor parties and jokes about honeymoon activities.

Make sure that, despite the fact that you are giving a funny Best Man speech, you should also include some lines praising the Bride, Bridesmaids, the families of the newlyweds and anyone else who made a telling contribution to the wedding.

Ending your speech with an uplifting Best Man toast will help ensure that your speech gets the reception it deserves and that you have memories that will last you a lifetime.

My posts on short funny Best Man speeches and more recently my post on example toasts for a short Best Man speech hint at why I believe they are the best type of speech for a Best Man to deliver. They work well for so many reasons, here we look at some of the factors why they have such a good effect on the wedding guests and how to create some perfect short Best Man speeches.

From the wedding guests perspective.

1. Sometimes less is more.

The wedding guests want to hear short Best Man speeches that are both funny and loving, this can easily be achieved in a speech from 3 minutes upwards don’t risk making the mistake of giving a long speech that lacks impact due to too much content.

2. The guests want to be entertained not listening to long speeches.

Hard as it is for some Best Men to believe but there is more to the wedding day for those in attendance other than listening to speeches. They want to be chatting, dancing, drinking and mingling with each other so bear this in mind when crafting your speech.

3. Short Best Man speeches last longer in the memory.

A short Best Man speech with an engaging icebreaker, some complimentary words, a couple of funny Best Man jokes, some warm childhood memories and an uplifting toast will be remembered for all the right reasons once the wedding day has passed.

From the Best Man’s perspective.

1. Even accomplished public speakers crumble under the pressure of giving a long Best Man speech.

Nothing can truly prepare you for the moment when you have to stand to give your speech, do yourself the ultimate favor by not making things more difficult for yourself by avoiding a long speech.

2. With less lines to remember, the Best Man can focus on the delivery of his/her Best Man speech.

The delivery of a wedding speech is all-important so by creating a short Best Man speech you have less lines to remember allowing you time to focus on the delivery which will ensure you give a confident Best Man speech.

3. A funny short Best man speech will have the guests laughing and standing as one to applaud at the end.

Humor is a vital component of a Best Man speech and should be used at various stages of your speech, short Best Man jokes work best, along with perhaps one funny story about the groom and a hilarious Best Man prop before ending with a heartfelt toast to the Bride and Groom.

It is important to be in a relaxed frame of mind before you give your Best Man toast, so ensure that you do no make things harder for yourself with a long speech, instead deliver a memorable short Best Man speech and bask in the glory thereafter.

Getting the length of a Best Man speech right is very important in order to wow the wedding guests. If your speech comes across as being too short then you run the risk of showing a preparation which will not sit well with those listening whereas on the other hand if you speak for too long then you may bore those listening. A great short Best Man speech should last around 3 minutes, this gives you enough time to do the essentials along with allowing time for a few Best Man jokes, funny wedding anecdotes before ending with a great Best Man toast.

If you are giving a short speech make sure that your toast is not a rushed one as it is (along with icebreakers for a short Best Man speech) the most important words of the day. The 3 toasts outlined below would be fitting endings to short Best Man speeches so choose one relevant to your style of speech. Be aware that just because you are giving a funny speech does not necessarily mean you need to give a funny toast, likewise by giving a sincere speech you are not restricted to giving a sincere toast. It is perfectly fine to have a healthy balance of both sincerity and humor in your Best Man speech.

Irish Best Man Toast.

May your pockets be heavy and your hearts be light, may good luck follow you each morning and every night.

Funny Best Man Toast.

Here’s to the Bride and Groom may they remember the secrets to a happy marriage; a good sense of humor and a short memory.

Sincere Best Man Toast.

Here’s to a Bride so fare and a Groom so true, may love and laughter surround everything that they do.

Practice delivering your toast out load at home or wherever you can, so that when you are giving your speech your toast comes across in a clear distinct manner. I would not expect you to deliver the whole speech from memory but do memorize the toasting element of your speech so you can concentrate at looking at the wedding guests as you speak.

When giving a short Best Man speech it is important to stick to the correct format of a Best Man speech, as you do not want to omit anything important from your speech. You can save time by cutting back on stories from the Groom’s childhood or by replacing long-winded jokes with short funny Best Man jokes.