Write and hold a speech as best man

What you need:

• Pen
• notepad
• Time

This is how the best man prepares

• Spend plenty of time composing the speech and start early. It is important that you work on the speech for several days. In this way, you can identify and correct errors continuously and stress-free.
• Find a quiet place to write the best man's speech, which may also inspire you.
• Be sure to have a notepad and pen handy. So you can start writing the speech immediately if you have a "brilliant" idea.
• There one wedding party If it is a joyful affair, it would be advisable not to make the speech too formal, but to find cheerful words. In case you're not very specific about their private details, for example your first one Get to know each other, know about them, then talk to their parents and friends and make targeted Ask. This is sure to provide you with some insightful information on how the two first met. This story can easily be worked up into a little anecdote that you can then incorporate into your speech.
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• It is always very amusing and also interesting for the wedding guests to learn something about the childhood of the two married couples and their families of origin. Certainly some happy episodes from school and youth can be found. Perhaps the groom was a daredevil with long hair and his own motorcycle before he met his loved one. Or the bride was a globetrotter who experienced a lot of funny things on her travels.


Holding a wedding speech as a best man - that's how it works

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• Prepare a few pictures of the two. Show photos of children and young people. The best thing to do is to create a cheerful PowerPoint presentation with photos of the two of them, which you then comment on at the party.
• You can quote a famous poet or philosopher if you want. Make sure, however, that this quote fits the topic of your speech. You will find some suggestions on the Internet.
• Also include wishes for the bride and groom in your speech.

Holding the speech

• Ask another person to assess your groomsmen speech. Constructive criticism will help you perfect the speech.
• Before you give your speech in front of an audience, you should practice it. You should pay attention to a confident and open posture. Practice your speech so that you can keep it as free as possible.
• When giving your groomsman speech, make sure that you speak loudly, clearly, and not too fast. So the audience can follow you well.
• Always remember: you don't have to be excited during the presentation. Only people sit in the audience. And after all, you are the best man. So you don't have to hide.

Have fun and success holding your best man speech!

Additional author: Christine Spranger