Hi Folks,

I've been honoured by my friend to be his best man in just over a week's time. I've not yet got my speech prepared and I'm not a great public speaker so I'm a bit nervous. They said they wanted it short and sweet, and there's only forty guests, but nevertheless the pressure is on!

I've known him for twenty years, since college, and we've been through alot together so in terms of material I'm not short but I need to filter out all the embarrassing stuff...I don't know how far to go in the presence of friends and family. :-p

Any advice on how to present or any killer lines?? Any advice appreciated!

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ThisOne said:

Scotsman don't forget to wear underwear under your kilt - just incase it's windy Other than that just relax an b yourself and enjoy the day!!!!

Are you mad???

MacDaddy said:

If you really want to be the BEST MAN for your friend...forget the speech.

Buy some rope.

The night before the wedding, pretend you're going to a strip club...take him to the woods and tie him to a tree.

He'll thank you later.

PurpleJedi said:

If you really want to be the BEST MAN for your friend...forget the speech.

Buy some rope.

The night before the wedding, pretend you're going to a strip club...take him to the woods and tie him to a tree.

He'll thank you later.

Have another lemon

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MacDaddy said:

PurpleJedi said:

If you really want to be the BEST MAN for your friend...forget the speech.

Buy some rope.

The night before the wedding, pretend you're going to a strip club...take him to the woods and tie him to a tree.

He'll thank you later.

Have another lemon

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PurpleJedi said:

If you really want to be the BEST MAN for your friend...forget the speech.

Buy some rope.

The night before the wedding, pretend you're going to a strip club...take him to the woods and tie him to a tree.

He'll thank you later.

Having come out the other side, I'm tempted to agree with you!!

[Edited 4/18/13 7:33am]

PurpleJedi said:

Scotsman1999 said:

PurpleJedi said:

If you really want to be the BEST MAN for your friend...forget the speech.

Buy some rope.

The night before the wedding, pretend you're going to a strip club...take him to the woods and tie him to a tree.

He'll thank you later.

Having come out the other side, I'm tempted to agree with you!!

[Edited 4/18/13 7:33am]

Yes, but only the members of the org divorce club have that knowledge.

And this guy deserves to go through al the other phases first,

before he can join our elite club of bitterness.

Scotsman1999 said:

Hi Folks,

I've been honoured by my friend to be his best man in just over a week's time. I've not yet got my speech prepared and I'm not a great public speaker so I'm a bit nervous. They said they wanted it short and sweet, and there's only forty guests, but nevertheless the pressure is on!

I've known him for twenty years, since college, and we've been through alot together so in terms of material I'm not short but I need to filter out all the embarrassing stuff...I don't know how far to go in the presence of friends and family. :-p

Any advice on how to present or any killer lines?? Any advice appreciated!

Do you also need to organise stuf?

Make sure guests know how to travel, get the time schedule, details about traffic, parking and public transport...

Do you need to tell guests what kind of presents the couple would like (very practical and very apreciated by both guests and couple if they actually like or need the gifts. Saves people to stress about what kind of gift to get)

Do you arrange accommodation and transport for grandma who can't walk independently anymore?

Are you sure the table seating does not place two exes in the middle of a divorce next to eachother?

Or an ex lover next to a couple who are already facing troubles in their marriage?

Do you have to organise the stag night? And come up with something nice, so everybody actually has a good time? (Please, don't come to Amsterdam)

Do you carry the ring, and are you clear on your role during the ceremony?

dJJ said:

Scotsman1999 said:

Having come out the other side, I'm tempted to agree with you!!

[Edited 4/18/13 7:33am]

Yes, but only the members of the org divorce club have that knowledge.

And this guy deserves to go through al the other phases first,

before he can join our elite club of bitterness.

I like that..."Elite Club of Bitterness"

Can I use that as my sig?

ThisOne said:

PurpleJedi said:

If you really want to be the BEST MAN for your friend...forget the speech.

Buy some rope.

The night before the wedding, pretend you're going to a strip club...take him to the woods and tie him to a tree.

He'll thank you later.

Obviously your best man didn't do a double knot.

I should'a picked my other friend who was a Boy Scout.

PurpleJedi said:

dJJ said:

Yes, but only the members of the org divorce club have that knowledge.

And this guy deserves to go through al the other phases first,

before he can join our elite club of bitterness.

I like that..."Elite Club of Bitterness"

Can I use that as my sig?

DECOB

Divorce Elite Club Orger Bitterness,

Divorger Bitterness Elite Club.

No, you are not allowed to identify yourself with that club.

We need to find a better name.

Language is a strong thing and let's not repeat miserable words and especially not as a reference for ourself.

Joy & Divorce Club.

Divorgers DIY Club.

Elite Divorcees turn hot, sexy and loved Club.

Somebody got a postive name???

if you're not sure about a line, pull back... the reward for being funny isn't as big a thing as the potential dismay if you go to far... it's their day, particularly the bride... just be smart about it

and with the nerves, again. just remember it's their day.... put the focus on them and it will take the pressure off you

enjoy... it's a real honour

MoBetterBliss said:

if you're not sure about a line, pull back... the reward for being funny isn't as big a thing as the potential dismay if you go to far... it's their day, particularly the bride... just be smart about it

and with the nerves, again. just remember it's their day.... put the focus on them and it will take the pressure off you

enjoy... it's a real honour

right. can the naked jokes

PurpleJedi said:

ThisOne said:

Obviously your best man didn't do a double knot.

I should'a picked my other friend who was a Boy Scout.

Nah, you wouldn't have those 3 awesome children of yours.

Thanks for all the help folks. I'll be composing my speech tonight I think. If it's a hilarious disaster I'll be sure to let you all know for a cheap laugh!!

LadyCasanova said:

PurpleJedi said:

I should'a picked my other friend who was a Boy Scout.

Nah, you wouldn't have those 3 awesome children of yours.

I've never ever been a best man.

But my husband was the most awesome-est best man I have ever seen in action. So (although I'm alittle bit tipsy at the present time) I feel like i'm qualified to give you some tips.

1 - try not to use tooo much material you have found online. It comes across as a little fake.

2 - are you naturally funny? 'cause if you are, you'll be fine. I promise.

3 - Thank people - the bridesmaids and pageboys... say how lovely the bride looks, but don;t just say 'you look lovely, today' - make it a bit more personal......

4 - it's ok to forget what you're going to say... sometimes the stuff that you say off the cuff is more meaningful if people can see that it;s not as it;s supposed to be.

That's all I have.

Good luck! It's a big day for you - Enjoy it!!