Having signed on to be the best man for a friend or family member means taking on a number of duties, and one of the most important of these is giving a toast at the reception. The Best Man toast is an expected part of the evening, and it can be one of the most memorable parts of the event. If you want to be sure that your Best Man speech is remembered for all the right reasons, be sure to avoid these all-too-common mistakes.

Being asked to be the Best Man at a wedding is sure to fill you with pride. After all, it means the groom considers you not only a great friend but someone he can trust to help him on the days leading up to the wedding and on the big day. While there will likely be a lot of responsibilities to see to on the days leading up to the wedding, there's one you don't want to wait until the last minute to think about--the Best Man toast.