How to Write a Funny Best Man Speech

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sketch an outline of the funny stories you recall from your friendship

   Speak with your fellow Groomsmen and decide on which story you wish to tell to embarrass the Groom.
   
   This should be a short story. , Don't go with the "Hi I'm.." option instead try to open with a line that will set the tone for the rest of your speech. ,,). , ,, Props are a great way of bringing laughter to a Best Man speech, an example might be:
   Announcing to the guests that the Groom had 2 ambitions in life, one he completed today in marrying a beautiful woman, then say "and I am delighted to help the Groom achieve his second ambition"
   
   then unveil a toy wrestling belt from under your seat, hold it aloft then hand it to the Groom saying "ladies and gentlemen, I unveil the new world wrestling champion"
   
   to loud laughter while the Groom squirms. , Write about how well-matched they are and their compatibility. ,, Ask everyone to be upstanding in joining you to wish the Bride and Groom a toast.
   
   Your toast should be uplifting, an example might be: "May they live long, laugh often and love always."
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   Step 2: if you have difficulty coming up with a suitable story then don't worry there are many sources to help you.

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   Step 3: Decide on an engaging opening line.

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   Step 4: Thank the Bride and Groom and say how happy and proud you are to be there.

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   Step 5: Praise the Bride and Bridesmaids along with the mothers of the Bride and groom

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   Step 6: mention how lovely they look (not time to be funny here guys!

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   Step 7: Poke fun at the Groom with a quick one-liner along the lines of:"I never thought I'd see the day when John got married

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   Step 8: before Sarah came into Johns life his idea of a romantic night out was a candlelit football stadium."

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   Step 9: Tell your funny story

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    Step 10: begin it with something teasing like "not many of you may know this but..."

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    Step 11: Use props

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    Step 12: some of the funniest Best Man speeches involve props.

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    Step 13: Mention how honored you are to be Best Man and include reference to your fellow Groomsmen.

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    Step 14: Read any faxes/emails that may have arrived

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    Step 15: include a couple of funny ones that you wrote yourself

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    Step 16: these are always well received.

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    Step 17: Toast the Bride and Groom.

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