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Old 10-01-2009, 01:42 PM
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Default 3 Essential Secrets to Guarantee a Memorable Best Man Wedding Speech

Hi Every Body,
How are you all? Delivering a best man wedding speech is certainly quite an honor but that duty can be intimidating to many and downright stomach churning to many. However with a little planning and the right guidance it is easy to present a confident, polished performance. Don't feel overwhelmed by the thought of delivering your speech because many ordinary people do it amazingly well with a little thought and good preparation, so you can too!

Doing a great speech can really make that special day everything it should be.

So, how do you deliver a knock 'em dead, have 'em rolling in the aisles kind of a best man wedding speech?

This way:

1. Do your research. Gather some personal background on both bride and groom, their family and friends. Some amusing, even slightly embarrassing anecdotes are gold. However be playful but not hurtful or humiliating! Don't forget to pay compliments, people LOVE to be made to look special. When you are sure of your subject you can speak confidently.

2. Be entertaining! The guests don't want to be bored listening to a dull best man speech. The occasion is the biggest day for the bride and groom so put effort into creating a funny wedding speech packed with material personal to them along with plenty of jokes, gags and one liners aimed at the happy couple. Be a little outrageous but not offensive!

3. When your speech is as polished as it can be you MUST practice it, ideally in front of a few people. By rehearsing it you can be assured of easy confident delivery without nerves because you won't stumble over your words. Practice pauses after jokes to allow so your delivery isn't drowned by the laughter in a polished way that will impress everybody.

Producing a brilliant best man wedding speech is not difficult at all when you use the resources available to you. It is a big occasion and the effort is well worth it!

Best Regards..........
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Old 10-01-2009, 10:10 PM
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I think I'd have an absolute fit if the best man set out to tell embarassing stories at my wedding. Funny, yes, but even slightly embarassing stories are just a no go.
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