• Choose a Tone – Do you want to give a funny speech? A sentimental one? Consider your personality and use that to your advantage. This is your moment to share some of your favorite memories of the happy couple with the crowd, so you should do it in a way that’s true to who you are. 

• Introduce Yourself – Not everyone at the wedding will know who you are and your relationship to the happy couple. That’s why it’s best to start with a quick introduction that includes who you are and your relationship to the bride and groom. You can also include background as to why you and the groom are so close and what that friendship means to you. 

• Crack Some (Clean) Jokes – Don’t be afraid to crack a few jokes in your speech. However, do keep them clean. While some in attendance might appreciate an off-color or dirty joke, others might not. Its best to keep everyone happy by keeping it clean. 

• Keep it Focused on the Couple – There’s nothing worse than a best man speech that’s only about the best man. Avoid using “I” or “me” and instead focus on “them,” the couple. Remember this is about your best buddy and his beautiful bride. Stay on topic and try to focus on the happy couple. Share stories about how they’re perfect for each other, how happy they make one another, and how you’ve never seen the groom act this way before. You can also shed some light on the moment you knew the couple were going to get married. 

• Save Your Drinks – Be sure to keep your drinking to a minimum before you give your speech. After all, it’s hard to be cool when you’re slurring your words or letting dirty jokes slip because you had one too many beers. Go head an indulge after your speech, but be very careful to not drink too much before your speech. 

• Keep it Short – While you could probably wax poetic for hours about your buddy and his bride, the best speeches are short speeches. Keep your speech under five minutes to prevent everyone from getting bored and the night from dragging on. This is especially true if you know there will be lots of other speeches. If you still have more to say, consider recording a video and giving it to the couple as a thoughtful gift. 

• Give a Toast – Many people forget the most important part of their toast: actually giving a toast. End your speech with a “congratulations” and by inviting everyone to raise a glass to the happy couple. 

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