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The Ultimate Best Man Speech Guide
The Best Man's Role
As the best man, your speech is typically the most anticipated of the wedding. It's your opportunity to honor your friendship with the groom, welcome his new spouse into your circle, and entertain the guests with appropriate stories and humor.
Essential Elements of a Great Best Man Speech
- Introduce yourself: Start by explaining who you are and your relationship with the groom.
- Thank appropriate people: Acknowledge the hosts, families of the couple, and the wedding party.
- Share stories about the groom: Include 1-2 entertaining but appropriate anecdotes that highlight his character.
- Talk about the couple: Share your observations about their relationship and how the bride has positively impacted the groom.
- Compliment the bride: Include sincere words about the bride and welcome her to the family/friend circle.
- Offer advice or well wishes: Share brief words of wisdom or hopes for their future.
- End with a toast: Raise a glass to the couple's health and happiness.
Tips for Delivering a Memorable Best Man Speech
- Keep it to 5-7 minutes (approximately 600-1000 words)
- Practice several times before the big day
- Speak slowly and clearly
- Maintain eye contact with the couple and guests
- Use note cards rather than reading from your phone
- Start and end strong – first and last impressions matter
- Be yourself – authenticity resonates with the audience
- Limit alcohol consumption before your speech
Common Best Man Speech Mistakes to Avoid
- Mentioning ex-partners or past relationships
- Inappropriate jokes or stories (especially about bachelor parties)
- Inside jokes most guests won't understand
- Excessive drinking references
- Talking about yourself too much
- Winging it without preparation
- Going on for too long
- Using inappropriate language
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a best man say in his speech?
A best man speech typically includes an introduction of yourself and your relationship with the groom, light-hearted stories or jokes about the groom (keeping it appropriate), compliments about the bride and their relationship, congratulations to the couple, and ending with a toast to their future happiness.
How long should a best man speech be?
A best man speech should typically be 5-7 minutes long (approximately 600-1000 words). This is long enough to include meaningful content without losing the audience's attention.
When does the best man give his speech?
Traditionally, the best man gives his speech toward the end of the wedding reception, often after the father of the bride and groom have spoken. However, speech order can vary based on the couple's preferences and cultural traditions.
Should I memorize my best man speech?
While memorizing your entire speech is impressive, it's not necessary and can increase anxiety. Instead, aim to memorize your opening and closing lines, and use note cards with bullet points for the middle sections. This approach allows you to maintain eye contact while ensuring you don't forget key points.
How do I make my best man speech funny without offending anyone?
Focus on gentle, good-natured humor rather than embarrassing stories. Avoid topics like ex-partners, bachelor party antics, politics, religion, or inside jokes most guests won't understand. When in doubt, ask yourself if the joke would make the couple's grandmothers laugh – if not, it's best to leave it out.