I Am Having A Bit Of Trouble With My Best Man Speech How Does This Sound? Any Suggestions?
It’s a unique and rare privilege to be able to give a best man speech because you have to squeeze a lifetimes worth of memories onto a small piece of paper and balance it just right to make the most perfect and enjoyable speech.
So I hope your not all expecting much!
For anyone who doesn’t know me my name is (My Name), I’m (Grooms Name) little brother and for everyone who does know me you have my condolences!
It’s an honor and a pleasure to be (Grooms Name) Best Man,
May I first say that there is no words to describe how beautiful (Brides Name) looks today and I’m happy to have her as my new sister in law, and I must also complement the bridesmaids because they are looking great, and there’s a man who needs no introduction, he’s a man who is as good as the come, he’s an inspiration to most of his friends, he’s smart, loyal, got a very witty sense of humor, he’s charismatic and he’s very attractive the women just adore him. But enough about me because this is (Grooms Name) day so I have made a large list of (Grooms Name) accomplishments in life in honor of the occasion!
Now tradition would dictate that this speech impart would be an opportunity to bring up embarrassing moments in (Grooms Name) past in front of all his family and friends, but I’ve got to tell you I’m above that.
I’m not going to tell you about the time when (Grooms Name) came in my room and closed the door behind him which didn’t actually have a handle on it and at the time (because our Dad earlier on the day had been painting the doors) which meant we where locked in together, also Mum & Dad where at a parents evening meeting one of (Grooms Name) college tutors so she could tell them how brilliant and smart he is and as proof of that he came up with the ingenious idea of how to get us out the room, he suggested I jump out the window and try to land on top of the conservatory roof, lets just say his plan never worked out. That would be out of line for me to mention that moment.
And it would be even worse to talk about the time when we were kids and I threw a snowball at his head, so he decided to grab some snow and start making one to throw back at me but we had a little Chihuahua Dog called (Dogs Name) and Mum had never warned (Grooms Name) that; “Snow doesn’t come in yellow”. That would be completely and utterly unfair of me to talk about those moments tonight.
So instead to give you all a brief insight into what it has been like to spend a lifetime with (Grooms Name)



February 24th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
More real content, more to the point. Less of the long jokes.
February 25th, 2010 at 12:34 am
so far that sounds brilliant, its touching its funny, its perfect.
February 25th, 2010 at 5:24 am
I would just cut out the first paragraph. It is meaningless and doesn’t add anything to the toast.
February 25th, 2010 at 5:52 am
Cut down on the silly jokes, you still have a lot to write and people will get bored quickly. I think you have a great start though, and good luck.
February 25th, 2010 at 11:56 am
It’s too long and you don’t have to start by making apologies, too many jokes and non-sense.
My suggestion will follow in a a few minutes.
Hello, my name is (My Name), I’m (Grooms Name) little brother and best man. It’s a unique and rare privilege to be able to give a best man speech because you have to squeeze a lifetimes worth of memories onto a small piece of paper.
May I first say that there is no words to describe how beautiful (Brides Name) looks today and I’m happy to have her as my new sister in law, and I must also complement the bridesmaids because they are looking great, and there’s a man who needs no introduction, he’s a man who is as good as the come, he’s an inspiration to most of his friends, he’s smart, loyal, got a very witty sense of humor, he’s charismatic and he’s very attractive the women just adore him. But enough about me because this is (Grooms Name) .
Now tradition would dictate that this speech impart would be an opportunity to bring up embarrassing moments in (Grooms Name) past in front of all his family and friends, but I’ve got to tell you I’m above that.
I’m not going to tell you about the time when (Grooms Name) suggested to jump out the window and try to land on top of the conservatory roof. That would be out of line for me to mention that moment.
And it would be even worse to talk about the time when we were kids and he decided to have snow ball fight with the help of a little Chihuahua Dog we had (Dogs Name, you were so helpful) and Mum had never warned (Grooms Name) that; “Snow doesn’t come in yellow”. That would be completely and utterly unfair of me to talk about those moments tonight.
So instead to give you all a brief insight into what it has been like to spend a lifetime with (Grooms Name)
February 25th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
on the tenth line it should be:
there ARE no words —not IS
Great speech – i love the jokes (and i don’t even know the guy haha)…i think it’s a little lengthy though – I guess keep it under a minute and a half ? – time yourself
good luck
February 25th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
I love the part where you say, “May I first say that there is no words to describe how beautiful (Brides Name) looks today and I’m happy to have her as my new sister in law, and I must also complement the bridesmaids because they are looking great, and there’s a man who needs no introduction, he’s a man who is as good as the come, he’s an inspiration to most of his friends, he’s smart, loyal, got a very witty sense of humor, he’s charismatic and he’s very attractive the women just adore him. But enough about me because this is (Grooms Name) day so I have made a large list of (Grooms Name) accomplishments in life in honor of the occasion!”
But I think that you should shorten the jokes–or come up with stories that are more easily explained. Also, remember that a heartfelt speech is more meaningful and memorable.
Personally, if it were me, I would keep the first part, but after “…in honor of the occassion,” I would say how much the groom means to you and how happy the couple is together. Then give your blessings.
February 25th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
It is really cute and funny. Put some more in about the bride though.
If the jokes and childhood stories are being enjoyed by the crowd, keep being funny. If it looks like you are losing the audience, cut to the toast to the bride & groom. But it’s cute.
February 26th, 2010 at 4:03 am
I like it a lot actually. Very straight forward with a lighter side, which will give you a few laughs and at the same time it will be very touching.
At the end you can consider adding a little bit more of the relationship between the couple. Like why they make such a good couple, how you can tell they’re in love, etc. And throw in some good examples like you did for you and your brother’s stories. That’s just a thought.
Either way it sounds great and that speech is a definite crowd pleaser.