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Get it right and you'll be cool and relaxed when you make your speech

Get it right and you'll be cool and relaxed when you make your speech

Hey, do you want to be my best man?” he said.

“I already am”, I replied.

“No, at my wedding” was the quick response.

“Yeah, of course” I said with only a small amount of hesitation.

This was to be my first stint at being a best man – if I did well I thought I’d be getting asked time and time again – think of all those stag nights, all those parties, all those…. well, you get the idea.

As the excitement of being asked had dissipated it was replace by a slight nervousness as I read through the responsibilities of a best man – getting the groom to the church on time seemed to be a highish priority – no probs I thought. Then it came to the speech – I’ve never been much of a speaker, and I knew that the best man’s speech had to be witty, without upsetting anyone…

It took me ages to piece together a half decent speech – I got a few laughs (nothing to do with my flies being undone!!!), but felt it could have gone better.  My brother’s (first) wedding was a long time ago, however, a friend of mine was putting started to put a speech together a few weeks ago, and even with today’s resources, it took him ages. This, and my own experience have  prompted me to create this website and I hope it helps you on your way to a perfect wedding day, whether you are a Bride, Groom, Best man or anyone giving a speech at a wedding.

Best wishes,

 

Stephen.