If you are a best man and you also happen to be the brother of the groom then you have an opportunity for extra lines that you could insert into your speech. However on the flip side it is vital not to offend so you may perhaps want to revisit an earlier post 5 topics to avoid in a best man speech

When providing a best man speech to your brother you can still use the same best man jokes and one-liners as in any best man speech but you also have the chance to say things like the 4 examples I have provided you with below:

• John has been a great friend through good times and bad, in fact, he’s been like a brother to me.
• John and I have always been the closest of brothers, there is nothing I wouldn’t do for him and likewise there is nothing he wouldn’t do for me, in fact that’s how we spent most of our youth, doing nothing for each other.
• Growing up John was a very considerate brother, whenever he was getting blamed for something he would immediately point the finger at me saying that I did it.
• As John’s brother I am here to praise him not ridicule him, though I must say the vote was a close one.

Providing a best man speech for your brother is not only an honor but also an honor to be enjoyed, so spend time preparing your best man speech then you will find that you will be the one who ends up enjoying it most.

Having a back-up plan for your best man speech is essential particularly if you are not comfortable speaking in front of a large group of people. In fact even if you are an experienced speaker, it is always beneficial to have a contingency plan available when giving your speech. We are not talking about anything drastic, but just a few suggestions to bear in mind for the big day.

Here are examples on how to deal with possible hiccups during your speech;

Problem; one of your jokes goes down like the proverbial lead balloon.

Solution; remain composed, turn to face the groomsmen, smile and say “next time guys leave the jokes to me.”

If you are looking for best man speech jokes then this previous post is for you, Top 20 best man jokes

Problem; you suddenly forget someone’s name when talking about them.

Solution; instead of pausing and making it obvious that you have forgotten their name divert to charming descriptive titles like “beautiful bride”, “proud parents”, “lovely lady”, “loyal friend” etc.

Problem; during your speech you suddenly forget your lines.

Solution; say to the guests “at this stage I would like to ask the groomsmen to read out the faxes and emails”, as they read them out, sit down and have a quick scan through your speech to collect your thoughts so you can start again with your mind refreshed. If you haven’t already done so I strongly recommend reading this post;

Telegrams, faxes and emails, secret weapons in giving a great best man speech

Problem; a heckler interrupts your speech.

Solution; smile, look in his/her direction and unleash one of our 5 great responses to hecklers who interrupt your best man speech.

Successful best man speeches are determined by two things, the way you deliver the speech on the the day and how you prepare for it in advance. Spend time preparing and you can look forward to your speech with confidence and you enjoy delivering a speech that would make a professional proud.

In preparation for your Best Man speech you have probably been researching your Best Man jokes but perhaps not as proactive on another popular option to include in your speech; love quotes and sayings. In a previous post we provided you with The Top 10 Quotes about Marriage and the feedback was very positive so here are 5 more Quotations about Marriage, sure to bring smiles to your speech. 

“Happy marriages begin when we marry the one we love, and they blossom when we love the one we married” Tom Mullen.

“To keep your marriage brimming with love in the wedding cup, whenever you’re wrong, admit it; whenever you’re right, shut up” Ogden Nash.

“I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury” Groucho Marx.

“You know what I did before I married? Anything I wanted to” Henry Youngman.

“Some people are so determined to find blissful happiness that they overlook a lifetime of contentment” Unknown.

Quotations allow you the luxury of using someone else’s words in your speech. Marriage quotes are versatile and can be used at any stage in your speech so be sure to include one or two in your Best Man speech, and watch as the wedding guests smile with approval and applaud with appreciation.