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5 Steps to Making the Perfect Best Man's Speech

5 STEPS TO THE PERFECT BEST MAN'S SPEECH There's no greater honour than being asked to be the best man, 66 but that honour comes with a terrifying prospect: THE SPEECH There is a lot of pressure on the best man to give a speech that is funny, insightful and touching. This infographic will give you everything you 99 need to write a speech that will make your friends proud. 6 THINGS TO INCLUDE: 1. AN INTRODUCTION Hello! Who are you and how do you know the groom? 2. THANKS Thank the guests for attending 3. JOKES AT THE GROOMS EXPENSE Ha На Include a few family-friendly anecdotes and gags 4. ADVICE Offer some words of wisdom on married life 5. COMPLIMENTS TO THE BRIDE Doesn't she look lovely? 6. A TOAST Congratulating the bride and groom 4 THINGS NOT TO INCLUDE 1. INAPPROPRIATE STORIES FROM THE GROOM'S PAST 2. IN-JOKES THAT ONLY THE LADS WILL GET 3.OFFENSIVE COMMENTS ABOUT ANY OF THE GUESTS 4. SLEAZY REMARKS ABOUT HONEYMOON ACTIVITIES THE BOTTOM LINE: Don't say anything that could cause offence or embarrass the couple and their families. 99 5 WAYS TO GUARANTEE A LAUGH 1. TELL TALES 2. USE PROPS Reveal the shenanigans you and the groom got up to as teenagers /students/grown adults. Plastic toys, banners, the groom's favourite teddy bear... 3. GET THE GUESTS INVOLVED 4. POKE FUN AT YOURSELF 5. OPEN WITH A PUN Ask family and friends to share funny stories of their own. "I'd like to give you advice, but what do I know? My longest relationship was with a pizza." "Ladies and gentlemen, it's been a very emotional day. Even the cake's in tiers..." I3D REMEMBER THE 3 P'S PREPARATION PRACTICE POSTURE Speech Don't wing it on the Read it aloud again Stand tall with your day! Begin preparing and again. Familiarity shoulders back and your speech a few with the speech will legs slightly apart. months in advance give you confidence. 6 TIPS FROM THE BRAVE MEN WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE YOU 99 Stay sober and in control of your A speech is a story; you'll need a beginning, middle inhibitions! The drinking can commence after the speech and end "Brevity is the soul of wit" so keep it Don't feel obliged to be funny. Forced 3 4 humour is a short and sweet mood-killer Make sure your speech is as meaningful and touching as it is funny Never, ever, EVER mention an ex-partner LONDON SPEAKER BUREAU www.londonspeakerbureau.com

5 Steps to Making the Perfect Best Man's Speech

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Being someone's best man can be the biggest honour, and the biggest stress. What should you say? Who should you thank? This infographic breaks down the core parts, to make it easier for anyone to deli...

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