Best man speech

[Tony Pic]

I have been a best man 2x and I have ended each speech with " and may the first child, be a masculine child"

[Bill]

I would not do it off the cuff, especially after a couple of drinks.

Public speaking without notes is a recipe for disaster, especially if you try to be funny. I also find I lose track of time, and can go on too long.

I'd say something nice about each individually, and both as a couple, and end it with a blessing. Something like the Irish blessing,

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Or, you can raise your glass for a toast and say

"To our wives and lovers.
(long pause)
May they never meet!"

And then run like you've never run before!

[Bowhunter1994]

Thanks for all the ideas folks... My idea is take a note card up there with bullet points on what to cover and go from there.. My goal is to be funny, and put the bride up on a pedestal.
If you all keep it going, I'll record it and post it on this thread! Lol

[Bowhunter1994]

If anyone wants to hear what I've got planned send me a PM.
The groom is on TBH and might be lurking in the background [emoji12]

[88 Bound]

Definitely off the cuff. Drink a beer or two right before. Think of a funny story or memory and roll from there. And please, keep it short and sweet.

[Jda004]

I started mine with " my brother told me if I do I good job, I can be the best man at his next wedding" and finished with "I don't fell like I'm losing a brother, I feel like I'm gaining a whole new family that I can embarrass at family functions"

[TP3]

I've done a few and always planned what to say. Usually end up forgetting something but adding to it as I went. Whatever you say will be fine. People only remember the bad or really funny ones anyway.

Like the time I watched the best man (brother) congratulate the new couple on "having one on the way". It was well intended, the problem was that the brides family didn't know she was pregnant.

Haha I laugh every time I think about that.

[BigRed323]

Finish the speech with this line: " Buddy, out of all the girls you've been with over the years. I sure am glad you kept this one"

You'll be a hit.

[Mac...]

I tried to be funny in my speech. And it worked well.
I'm not one to give speeches. I usually black out. I prayed about it and made it thru alright.
Went something like this.

If the parents paid for the wedding, thank them on behalf of everyone.
Introduce yourself. Remember, not everyone in the room knows who you are.
Hi I'm --------, I'm (the best mans shadow) or (he's been my shadow for) x amount of years. If he's a big guy, you could say "it's been pretty easy living in his shadow"
We grew up yadda yadda yadda..... And tell them how y'all know each other.
Knock him around a little bit but don't make him cry.
Then I talked about her and how kind she is, pretty she is, funny she is.... I think I worked pretty in there a couple of times to be funny.
I got serious and expressed how much he deserved a women like her.
And then I got funny again and said how much she deserved the same from a man and how sorry I was that she had to settle. That one got the room to erupt.

Then I brought it back down and asked the room to raise their glasses and told them how happy I was for them and how much I loved them and wished them a very long and happy life together.

There was probably 4-500 people there.
I still can't believe I didn't pass out.

[truhuntr]

I've only gave one best man speech. And it started off a little funny story about how we met. And then how I had tried to devise the perfect speech to explain the couples love for one another. I fumbled it around briefly and on purpose. Then said to hell with this I'll just play you guys a song. Grabbed my guitar which no one knew was there and played Seven Mary Three - That's How Strong My Love Is. It was a show stopper. Not a dry eye in the house.

[Bowhunter1994]

I've only gave one best man speech. And it started off a little funny story about how we met. And then how I had tried to devise the perfect speech to explain the couples love for one another. I fumbled it around briefly and on purpose. Then said to hell with this I'll just play you guys a song. Grabbed my guitar which no one knew was there and played Seven Mary Three - That's How Strong My Love Is. It was a show stopper. Not a dry eye in the house.

LOL IF ONLY. I knew how to play the guitar!!

[wayne 20]

I hope all your up and downs are between the sheets

[seminole1990]

just morph this at will...a short time ago these two did something very special, they didn't know it at the time but what they created together will certainly become a lasting memory for them and each of us. A beautiful extension of themselves, and something that we all can see grow each and every year. God's creation will have a name in due course.
So, Frank Bob-John, we are all looking forward to this November/December/January (pick one) when you realize that deer hunting season will be soon be over, Spring will arrive soon and bring with it your new hobby. Bob/Frank/John you will not be turkey hunting next spring or any year after that. You will be celebrating your anniversary that month and starting that new hobby that keeps you close to home and near your wife. We all look forward to hearing what it is...