Best Man Wedding Toast Tips

Not only have I given several best man speeches but I have witnessed many more.  Some good..some not so good.

You wouldn’t think that when you are among family and friends that you would have to be that careful about what you said and did.  I mean they know you right?  They’ll understand what you meant.  Well the fact of the matter is that’s not always true.  Here are somethings to keep in mind when it’s your turn to give a best man wedding toast.

The Bride & Groom

Above all else these are the two people you have to make happy since the day is all about them.  If you remember to give a wedding toast that they will be proud of and that they will cherish forever that will go a long way to helping you deliver a wonderful speech.

You don’t want to re-tell stories of embarrassing moments involving the bride and groom unless you have cleared it with them first.  If you can’t and you are unsure if it is a good idea or not your should use caution and leave it out.

Open Bar

At most weddings there is an open bar or at least free beer and wine.  And if you drink you need to be careful not to have to many before you are to give your best man toast.  I have seen many well intentioned best man fall flat on their faces because they had to many drinks.  Wait till you have given your speech.  Then you can drink as much as you want.

K.I.S.S

Stands for Keep It Short Stupid. (actually is stand for keep it simple stupid but I took artistic license here)  You don’t want to be long winded during your wedding toast.  3 minutes usually will do the trick with 5 minutes pushing the limits of everyone’s desire to sit and listen to you.

Remember they want to get out there and dance.