Best Man's Speech

[thedelbwa]

6 weeks and counting....got the body of my speech sorted, was just wondering if anyone had any interesting ideas as to how to make it that little bit different..?

[Octavius]

BM speeches are very formulaic and so the only real way to make it different is to make it personal to the bride and groom, their families and friends, without being rude, offensive and without spouting off humorous tired old jokes from a compendium.

I remember one speech I heard was when the BM said, �I always thought ginger people smelled of wee until I met Jane� That got a few embarrassed laughs but the brides family were really miffed!

You are there ultimately to make people laugh at the groom�s expense, but in a nice compassionate and friendly way. And you can do this any memorable way you wish. People will be coming up to you afterwards to comment so be careful not to inadvertently insult auntie Doris.

[heathfield]

Start your speech by loudly announcing 'Fornication' That'll get the attention of everyone! In the embarrassing silence that follows, you can continue with 'For 'n occasion such as this, it's been my...' etc

[angeldraws]

I remember a speech i heard where the BM basically gave a story of XX growing up and included blo-up photos throughout the groom's life - sort of cute but embarrassing for the groom. At another, some friends did a take off of Little Britain, based on the guy in the wheelchair n his carer, with friends involved and it was really hilarious....with the final comment being 'I want that one' regarding the bride.......

[Bobster-cyw]

At my cousins his best man said that he didn't think that he was very nervous until he followed him into the bathroom that morning and found something at which point he pulled out a housebrick.

A better one (which I pinched of another forum) is as the best man give all the male guests a blank key when they enter the hall (without the groom knowing,). During the speech say that now his missus to be was married she would like her friends to return the spare keys to her flat, at which point All the men should stand up and return the key to the top table. Then ask the same for the groom at which point his mum (who should be in on it) will return one.It doesn�t cost a lot, takes up some time and should get a good laugh .

[dunwerkin]

My son-in-law brought the house down with his speech. He started describing the magic moment which he would never forget - and gave the date and time. Waxed eloquent about how his heart soared, his eyes filled with tears, the emotion filled him etc. etc. Everyone assumed that it was the moment that he first laid eyes on his bride (my lovely daughter). Then he said (he's a passionate footie player and follower) that he would never forget the moment when (whoever it was) put a ball in the back of the net at (whichever match it was). It was so funny. You can amend the climax to whatever sport/hobby is your favourite.

[thedelbwa]

Thanks folks, just the sort of stuff I'm after - and if anyone else has got any suggestions, keep 'em coming...!! Thanks

[rosepetal]

My husband did part of his speech as a verse, to make it a bit different. Also, he made up some fake cards and telegrams to read out, referring to topical events etc, which was really funny.

Hope it goes well. Just remember everyone watching is on your side!