How to deliver an unforgettable best man speech
Not sure how to deliver an unforgettable best man speech? You're in luck - here is a simple structure and rulebook to follow. From opening with a killer joke to closing with an emotional thank you, here's everything you need to know to make your best man speech one for the books.
The tried and tested structure
Start by thanking the groom for his kind words
Talk about how you met the groom and what he's like as a friend
Share a funny story or two about the groom
Offer some advice for the future
Thank the guests for their time and support
End on a positive note, wishing the couple all the best in their future together
Some rules to follow
Keep it clean - remember Grandma is probably in the room so keep it PG
Funny stories need to be funny for everyone, so avoid inside jokes or the “you had to be there” stories
If you are afraid of public speaking, remember to pause for a couple of seconds after each sentence. Remember to breathe and use the pauses to make eye contact with the crowd and the bride and groom
If you want to bring up the energy at any point during the speech, simply ask the crowd to applause part of your story - for example, “this was the first time I saw the Groom tidy up at home, how about we give him a round of applause, it’s probably still the last time”.
Write it down - either dot points or the whole speech.