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Speeches features a selection of useful tips on preparing and delivering a memorable wedding speech. With sample speeches and advice for the bride, bride's father, groom and best man
How to write a wedding speech provides foundations for the father of the bride, groom, best man, bride and bridesmaids to create personalised speeches for their special occasions.

Introduction
Everything a best man needs to know about making a speech, and a few examples to get you started!

You know that you've got to do it. You may only have agreed to be a best man because you:
a) look gorgeous in a suit
b) fancy the bridesmaid and needed an excuse to kiss her (it's traditional!)
c) want a present from the normally stingy groom (also traditional)
d) couldn't think of a way to say no
e) your mother made you do it

But what do you do when you reach that dreaded moment when you suddenly realise that having a few drinks before the wedding and almost losing the ring have left you completely befuddled. Somehow you have got the groom to the church on time, handed over the ring - without actually dropping it - and now you are facing your worst fear, the speech . . . but it needn't be like that. This is a chance for you to let everyone know what a good friend your best mate really is and to show him how mature you are by not reminding him - and informing his new in-laws - of the time he got pissed behind the bicycle sheds at school and admitted that he found Miss Maths teacher attractive. Relax, he wouldn't have asked you if he didn't think that you could do it so just do what comes naturally - be witty and say what you think - within reason.

Do's and Don'ts

Never swear or use offensive words even if they do crop up in everyday speech.
Always think of an old granny sitting in the corner when you write your speech and try not to give her a heart attack or make her blush!
Don't try too hard to be funny.
Avoid saying anything you wouldn't want anyone to know about you and you can't go wrong.
Make a note of anyone you want to thank or mention. Best men find it easier to write down their speech to either glance at as a reassurance or use little revision cards with bullet point reminders.
Decide if you want to read some cards or telegrams during your speech. If you do, be sure to arrange with a family member to collect them together for you.
Practice, practice, practice!
Never make fun of the wedding even if you dislike the venue, colour scheme or bride's dress.
Avoid potentially difficult subjects like having children (in case they can't), drug problems (in case either the bride or the families didn't know), excessive partying or womanising whilst seeing the bride (ditto), money problems (ditto) or previous girlfriends (need we say more?)
The most important thing to remember? Enjoy yourself!

Sample Best Man Speeches
Suggested Speech Games

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