Popular Topics for a Best Man Speech

In a previous post we looked at Top 5 Topics to Avoid in a Best Man Speech so it is only proper that we balance things up and examine topics that would be suitable for a Best Man speech. Some topics may be more suitable than others, depending on how long you know the Groom, but you will usually find that a successful Best Man speech includes short stories, anecdotes, jokes or one-liners based on some of the following topics;

Your relationship to the Groom- discuss how you met, how many years you have been best friends and what his friendship means to you.

The Groom’s sporting ability- say a few sincere lines about his sporting skills, discuss how he takes sport very seriously, then reveal a prop of a toy wrestling belt, certain to have the Groom squirming.

His college years, or years of study- another opportunity for a prop, announce that you have an old school-report dig deep in your pockets, reveal a tattered brown envelope, and say “the report reads he has hit rock bottom, and started to dig.”

His employment history- don’t offend the Groom’s current employers as some of them may be at the wedding, maybe say something good-natured like ” The Groom’s work colleagues were telling me that they call him God, because he is hardly every seen and it is a miracle if any work gets done.”

The impact the Bride has had on him- expand on the positive influence the Bride has had on the Groom, discuss how happy he is, how happy you are for him and how they make the ideal couple .

Your Best Man speech should include a couple of Best Man jokes and include some funny faxes,which often provide the biggest laugh of the day, though do bear in mind that sincerity is a vital cog in a Best Man speech so ensure your speech treads a fine line between humor and sincerity.

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