The Instant Best Man’s Speech
By Michael Davenport
© Michael Davenport 2012
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Introduction
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Whether you’ve downloaded this guide in plenty of time to rehearse your speech for the big day or, as is customary, have left it until a week, day or hours before the wedding - please don’t panic!
Public speaking can seem daunting but it’s worth remembering that delivering a speech at a wedding is one of the easiest addresses you’ll ever have to give.
Unlike corporate presentations or trying to amuse dignitaries at an exclusive dinner, a wedding is an event where everyone present will be on your side. Nobody gets paid to speak at weddings (even though you may currently be feeling that you should) so everyone present will appreciate you getting up and overcoming the nerves that every best man experiences.
This isn’t like trying out new material at a comedy club to a hostile and paying audience. Everyone will want to laugh and support you.
Remember, there’s no pressure for you to ensure a return booking! Unless you’re an exceptionally popular guy this is something you’ll only have to do once or twice in your lifetime so the key thing is to simply enjoy it. If you do, so will everyone else.
Best Man’s Duties
As well as giving a speech being a best man can encompass a number of duties. You can find out in advance exactly what is expected of you prior to the big date (attending wedding rehearsal, stag night planning etc) but duties on the actual day may include the following:
At Church/Wedding Venue
Before Service
Ensuring groom gets there dressed and ready on time (at least 30 mins before).