Gloria Bond is a wedding planner and holds speech writing seminars to help people create the perfect speech for all occasions and overcome the fear of public speaking. Gloria is the editor of ceremonyspeech.com
"Its your turn, the master of ceremonies gives you the nod and announces that it is time for the best man speech!, you arise nervously from your chair, clear you throat and think to yourself... "I hope this goes well"
Making a best man speech can be a stressful process, its one of the pivotal events of the night and all eyes and ears will be turned and tuned toward you.
Putting together a wedding speech of any type is not an easy process. Getting the right blend of humor, emotion and wit just right is a daunting task. Get it wrong (as many do) and people will be cringing to themselves for years to come... "remember when so and so made that awful best man speech!". However get it right and you will be the envy of your friends and admired by all the attendees at the wedding ceremony.
Here are a few quick tips to ensure your best man wedding speech is a success
- If you nervous don't make it too long, in fact don't make it too long period, you don't want a bored, yawning audience waiting for you to get off.
- Having said that don't make it too short, try not to make a "blink and you will miss it" speech.
- Include humor, its a great ice breaker, most people will be wanting you to do well and will gladly help you out by laughing, this breaks the tension and you will settle into your task quickly.
- Don't be crude, as funny as it may be to your male friends, the audience (and the brides family for that matter) DO NOT want to know the details of drinking exploits or ex-girlfriends.
- Take your time speak clearly, don't rush and mumble.
- Smile, don't take it so seriously, if you stumble on your words, just smile and laugh it off, the audience will laugh with you, not at you.
Writing a speech is a daunting task, maybe you should consider getting a professionally written one for the day so you don't let the wedding party down. Speech writing guides contain many different and quality examples which can be edited and combined to form a fantastic unique speech. They are available for extremely cheap prices via digital download, best of all even if its the night before the wedding, you can have the guide downloaded and your best man wedding speech up and running in 20 minutes, allowing you to get a good nights sleep and enjoy the next day, safe in the knowledge that your speech is destined to be received warmly.
I personally have put together a wedding ceremony guide for making the perfect best man wedding speech you can take a look at it here The best Man Speech.
Hoping you have a wonderful day!
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- Best Man Speech – Five Essential Tips
- Writing a Better Best Man Speech
- Best Man Speeches - How to Master the Art of Wedding Speeches
- Best Man Speeches - How To Triumph When Writing A Best Man Speech
- The Truth About Best Man Speeches
- Your Friend Deserve Best Man Speeches
- Writing a Best Man Speech
- How To Give The Perfect Best Man Speech
Wedding Favor Inspirations for the Wedding Reception
By: Angela White | 24/12/2009Your wedding reception favors are meant to be little tokens of appreciation that thank your guests for coming to your wedding and sharing in your special day. They are generally small, yet thoughtful items that serve some sort of purpose even after the wedding is over and they typically have the names of the bride and groom along with the wedding date printed or engraved on each item or placed in a box or container that is labeled with this information.
Destination Weddings -- Sand in you wedding gown
By: Rodger Nielsen | 24/12/2009If you've already made a decision to have a beach wedding then let me congratulate you on making a fabulous choice. Beach marriages can be some of the most romantic and notable of weddings no matter what your position actually is. After all, the beach and the sea provide a precious setting, so all you have to do is properly fill in the details. when thinking about men's beach wedding clothes the number 1 rule is to follow the bride's lead. You'll require the groom and the gro...
How to Top off That Special Day With Unique Wedding Cake Toppers
By: Angela White | 24/12/2009Can wedding cake toppers dress the cake? Forget the traditional bride and groom perched on top of the wedding cake. A personalized wedding cake topper gives the happy couple a unique way to express themselves during the cake cutting ceremony and it looks great in all the pictures. Most weddings have a theme based on the season, ethnic heritage or personal preferences. The cake top can be a wonderful way to reflect that theme during the cake cutting ceremony.
How To Save Money When Planning A Wedding
By: Sutiyo Na | 24/12/2009Nobody could question the importance of wedding in any couple's life. But with the global crisis that the world experiences, practicality when wedding planning is a must to ensure that the couple will live a longer live without having nightmares on financial setbacks.
Getting The Best Help When Wedding Planning
By: Sutiyo Na | 24/12/2009No wedding planning can make a perfect event without the help of the wedding planning. For some, it can be hard to find a perfect wedding planner before the big day itself. This is because the hectic schedule makes most couples not pay much attention to little details of the wedding proper and the reception after.
Essential Wedding Planning Considerations
By: Sutiyo Na | 24/12/2009After waiting for what seems to be a lifetime, you finally have found the right man and he has asked you to marry him. Now that you will soon become a wife to the man of your dreams, you won't let anything ruin that special day, and you know how important wedding planning is from this moment on.
How To Select Wedding Shoes - Everything You Wanted To Know About Wedding Shoes
By: Rob L. Beauregard | 24/12/2009Selecting shoes for one’s wedding leaves many a bride helpless. They are willing to walk an extra mile or two to get the right attire or ornament, but when it comes to shoes, they reveal a blank impression betraying their ignorance on the subject. One has to consider a wide range of options to select an ideal pair. It may vary from heeled to flats to the ballerina type and the open sandals.
Have Fun with Colorful Bridesmaid Dresses
By: Karen Zabel | 24/12/2009One of the easiest styles for almost anyone to wear is an A line which is narrower at the shoulders, skims the body, and is wider at the floor. Most figure flaws are hidden when the dress is made with a fluid fabric. A fashion innovation is the Six Ways to Tie the Knot Top. It is pure genius. The top can be tied as a halter, off one shoulder, cap sleeve look, strapless, under the bust line for an empire effect, and wrapped around the bodice.
How to Get My Ex Back - Advice on What to Do to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Or Ex Girlfriend Back
By: Gloria Bond | 26/10/2009 | DatingHow to get my ex back, get your ex boyfriend back, get your ex girlfriend back, get your ex back Being dumped by someone you love is a traumatic experience, but it need not be a depressing one if you are determined to try to get your ex boyfriend or ex girlfriend back the right way. Now before try to work out for yourself the age old question "how to get my ex back?" you need to make sure you want to be with this person. If they have treated you badly, by cheating on you or being violent then y
Killer Tactics You Can Use to Get Your Ex Back in Your Bed!
By: Gloria Bond | 26/10/2009 | RelationshipsOK most of us have been there, the lonely feeling of not having that someone special next to you in bed in any more, not to mention the longing to have sex with someone who has become your lover and knows just how to turn you on. Whether you are looking to get you ex back simply for sexual pleasure or you want to rekindle a relationship, here are a few tips to ensure you get what you want.
What is the Best Way to Win Back My Ex? Some Great Tips to Get Your Ex Lover Back
By: Gloria Bond | 26/10/2009 | BreakupThe burning question that most people who have been dumped seek the answer to is "What is the best way to win back my ex?" Unfortunately most of them never find the correct answer and eventually just move on, never realizing that with a few clever psychological tactics they wouldn't have to live harbouring feelings of regret and longing for the person they loved. With this in mind I felt it would be a good idea to share some of these tactics with you to get your ex crawling back to you.
How to Get My Man Back - AwesomeTips and Psychological Tactics to Get Your Boyfriend Back
By: Gloria Bond | 26/10/2009 | Self HelpOk ladies, so your man has left you and your mind keeps turning to the statement "How to Get My Man Back". Maybe it was for another woman or maybe it was for any number of reasons, but the good news is I am here to tell you that armed with a game plan that includes a little bit of psychology, you can get your man back.
How to Get Back an Ex - Mistakes People Make When Trying to Win Their Lover Back
By: Gloria Bond | 26/10/2009 | BreakupBeing dumped by someone is not the most pleasant experience in the world, it actually rates up there as one of the worst things that could happen to a person, but you need not despair too much, because you can get him or her back. The secret to how to get back an ex is to ensure you don't make the following mistakes, these are crucial pitfalls to avoid, if you don't you could well ruin any chance you have of ever regaining that special person.
Killer Advice on How to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back After a Breakup
By: Gloria Bond | 26/10/2009 | RelationshipsSo you have broken up with your boyfriend, maybe it was his fault, maybe it was your fault, it doesn't really matter, all you know is you badly want him back. Well don't sit there waiting for the phone to ring, take matters into your own hands to get your boyfriend back, otherwise you may lose him for good.
DIY Solar Power - Homemade Energy Solutions That Cut Your Energy Bills by 60 - 80%!
By: Gloria Bond | 22/05/2009 | DIYAre you tired of being greeted by those nasty power bills in your mailbox? Imagine if you will, never see one of those again? Well that scenario can be reality if you take the step of building your own DIY Solar Power Kit and produce your own free homemade energy source.
How to End an Affair - Saying Goodbye is Never Easy
By: Gloria Bond | 07/05/2009 | BreakupInvolvement in an affair is more often than not a complicated and messy situation, ending that affair can be even more so! It is with this in mind I decided to write this article to help this involved by providing some important tips on how to end an affair the right way.