5 Things to Avoid in Your Bestman Speech

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. 1. Don't Disrespect the Bride. It's expected that a Best Man speech will contain one or two teasing jokes about the groom, but keep your words regarding the bride limited to praise. The wedding is her special day, and nothing is poorer in taste than disrespecting her. That means being careful to discuss the bride in a positive light and not mentioning one of the groom's exes or making references to his previous romantic conquests. 2. Don't Be Vulgar. While the bride and groom may not be offended if you drop an F bomb or make a lewd joke during your speech, you don't want to upset a great aunt or teach the ring bearer a colorful phrase that will have him sent to detention. Keep things clean. If you're not sure if something is appropriate, just don't say it! 3. Don't Steal the Show. You're there to honor the bride and groom, so don't steal the limelight. Keep your toast within 3 to 5 minutes. Make sure the toast is truly focused on the couple, not on yourself. While it's fine to talk about how much the groom means to you or to tell a story about your past, make sure the emphasis is on him and your well wishes for the couple. 4. Don't Toast Drunk. Make the sip you take when you propose the toast one of the first tastes of alcohol you have at the reception. When you're nervous, just one drink can go right to your head and lead you off script and into potentially embarrassing territory mid-speech. 5. Don't Wing It. Even if you're used to public speaking on the fly, don't show up for the reception without a toast properly written up and prepared. Put the "best" in Best Man by taking the time to get your speech ready and rehearse it ahead of time. Not a skilled wordsmith? Worried about how you'll pull off the toast? Let GroomStand do the hard work for you. With our Custom Wedding Toast Service, we will custom create a toast speech specifically for the event. The toast will be professionally written and last for 3 to 5 minutes. We can deliver within 2 to 3 days or within 24 hours for a small additional fee. You'll even get a list of tips to help you deliver your toast perfectly. Oder yours today or check out our Custom Wedding Toast Service page to learn more.

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The Best Man’s Toast: A Tradition Not to Be Taken Lightly

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. The Pressure Is On Best Man toasts are now pretty much expected at every wedding reception, and they're something that brides and grooms look forward to hearing. Although the toast doesn't have to be long, you will have every guests' eyes on you while you're speaking. Plus, there will be cell phones recording your every move and likely a professional camera man there capturing the action, too. Even men who are accustomed to public speaking can suddenly get a rush of nerves when they get up to start their speeches. Planning Ahead One of the best ways to calm the toast-related jitters is to have your speech prepared well ahead of time. It's always best to have your speech written out well before the big night arrives, so that you can practice reciting it. The more times you've said the words, the more natural it will sound, even if you're nervous. Waiting until the night before to craft your speech or trying to wing it and talk off the top of your head could be a recipe for disaster. Getting Some Help When you get a chance to rehearse your speech, you'll feel more at ease when the moment arrives, but you still might worry about what you're actually going to say. It's hard to craft a toast that is lighthearted, yet not crass or crude; sentimental, but not overly sappy. How do you sum up a friendship that's lasted for so long and how can you wish your best friend well? Don't feel badly if you're not sure what to say. Many men find themselves in the same situation. That's why we offer a Best Man Custom Toast service! We can write a toast that is hilarious, sentimental or a combination of both, and we'll ensure that the tone is right for the occasion. We can deliver a 3 to 5-minute toast to you via email within 2 to 3 days or even within 24 hours if you purchase our rush service. We even include tips on how to best deliver your toast. Best Men aren't the only ones who may want to give a toast at the wedding! We also offer Groom, Bride, Maid of Honor, Groomsman and Parents toast writing services. You can learn more about how it works by visiting our Custom Wedding Toast Speech Writing page.

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