{"id":14394,"date":"2023-06-05T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T08:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=14394"},"modified":"2025-04-01T16:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T15:05:08","slug":"best-man-speech-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/best-man-speech-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a best man speech"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being the groom\u2019s right-hand man means you\u2019re in charge of a few things, including giving an iconic best man\u2019s speech at the reception.\u00a0But if you haven\u2019t got the foggiest on where to start and you\u2019re wondering how to write a best man speech from scratch, we\u2019re here to save the day (and the wedding\u2026).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From best man speech openings to jokes, props, and more, we\u2019ve pulled together a guide to help you absolutely nail it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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And with that out of the way, let\u2019s dive into our ideas for a best man speech everyone will remember.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips for preparing a best man speech<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before we get into how to structure your best man speech and what to include, let\u2019s start with some best man speech tips. If you want to deliver a speech without any hiccups, here\u2019s how to go about doing so:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a01. Practice your speech\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Practice makes perfect, so you\u2019ll definitely need to do a few trial runs before the big day. Grab your speech, stand in front of a mirror, and run through it a few times to make sure everything is good to go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Or, if you\u2019re feeling brave, why not grab one of your fellow groomsmen and ask if you can practice in front of them?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a02. Don\u2019t make everything into a joke\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Whilst you can most certainly crack a few good jokes during your best man speech, don\u2019t go over the top. We\u2019re not saying the room erupting in laughter is a bad thing, but make sure to include some super sincere words too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The most iconic best man speeches have both light and shade, making people laugh and cry in equal measure. We\u2019re thinking a speech packed with funny childhood memories, drunken evenings, but also plenty of heartfelt sentiments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a03. Don\u2019t get drunk too early\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Speaking of drunken evenings, maybe hold off on that fifth drink until after the best man speech? While the alcohol\u2019s bound to be flowing, the last thing you want is to be slurring your words and ruining all the hard work you\u2019ve put in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a04. Keep it classy\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

No matter how close you are to the groom, there are certain topics you should always avoid. For example, delving too deep into past relationships, sex life, drugs or gambling, or negativity about the concept of marriage.\u00a0<\/span>Remember the point of your speech is about celebrating the couple and their love for one another.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a05. Be yourself\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Lastly and perhaps most importantly, don\u2019t forget to be 100% yourself. If there\u2019s one thing you take away from us, let it be that you embrace your unique personality and speak from the heart when giving your speech.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to start a best man speech\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

So, now you\u2019ve got some top tips up your sleeve, it\u2019s time to write the opening of your best man speech. There are a variety of ways to open and grab everyone\u2019s attention:<\/span><\/p>\n