Best Man Speech Tips
Below, we've got tips and advice for crafting your content, maximising your ideas and delivering your speech. Our guides have been created to help you get the most out of every line. You'll find practical step-by-step direction on every aspect of the best man speech.
Writing your Best Man speech - a special guide for BROTHERS of the groom
If you're the groom's brother people will expect a little light-hearted teasing. Learn how to bring the house down
WHAT TYPE OF COMEDIAN ARE YOU?
Everyone transforms into comedian mode the minute they step up on stage. Learn what type of comedy will best enhance your wedding speech.
SUMMER JOKES FOR A BEST MAN
Turn the summer's news stories into wedding speech appropriate jokes.
GIVING LONG BEST MAN SPEECH JOKES SHORT SHRIFT
Create a memorable best man speech by paring back the length of your gags and turn them into one-liners.
HUMOUR TYPES
Learn the different styles of best man speech humour.
WEDDING NIGHT JOKES FOR A BEST MAN SPEECH
Have the groom squirming in his seat with these best man speech jokes about the wedding night.
HOW TO BE A STAND-UP BEST MAN
See how to land a joke that lights up a best man speech
WEDDING CEREMONY JOKES FOR A BEST MAN
Learn an effective way to get a reception crowd on side early
ACKNOWLEDGING NOTORIOUS MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY
How characters in the family can provide you with some excellent speech material
BEST MAN SPEECH ADVICE FOR PRINCE WILLIAM
Best man speech advice for Prince William when his brother Harry weds Meghan Markle in May
April 2018
MATERIAL FOR SINGLE BEST MEN
A fun take on your single Best Man status - if you're single!
THE LAST HOORAH
Any best man can have a lot of fun in their speech with the idea of the groom's 'last night of freedom'
A RIGHT ROYAL BEST MAN'S SPEECH
We've written William's best man speech for Harry and Meghan's wedding
April 2018
Show Me The Funny - Using Humour To Your Advantage
Some things work, some things don't. Learn which things are what things
Creating A Compelling Opening Line
If you're stuck before you've started, this should get the wheels turning for you
Introducing Yourself - Best Man Speech Style
A well-crafted explanation of who you are is a critical part of building rapport with the audience
Building Up To The Character Assassination
See how to get the audience on side and rooting for you
A TOAST TO ABSENT FRIENDS
It's traditional for the Best Man to devote a section of his speech to apologies or messages from absent friends
PREPARING FOR MARRIED LIFE
Fathers, Best Men and Grooms all have a unique view on what marriage means and how one should prepare for it
A LITTLE OF WHAT YOU FANCY
Can a drop of the hard stuff actually help when you're looking for inspiration?
ENGAGEMENT - THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT
If you're the Best Man with a speech to give, there's a lot of fun to be had teasing the bride and groom about the length of their engagement
THE MOST ICONIC WEDDING VENUES FROM FILM AND TV
Learn which instantly recognisable locations from film and TV are available for weddings
THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT!
Etiquette requires that some very specific thank yous are squeezed into your wedding speech
WHEN YOUR BEST MAN IS YOUR TWIN
Using twin-status to provide the basis for best man speech jokes
POKING FUN AT WEDDING DAY FINERY
Poking fun at your wedding day outfit is a way to lighten the tone
ROASTED GROOM WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS
Funny is good, but cruel is bad… and the other rules of a comedy roast
CHRISTMAS BEST MAN SPEECH HUMOUR
How to add a festive and seasonal twist to your best man speech
WRAP UP WITH A WEDDING GIFT!
Using the wedding gifts as the hook for best man speech jokes
A FAMILY AFFAIR
Raising a smile at the expense of family members in a wedding speech
FAMOUS FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES
Balancing in-jokes with more general gags and observations
OVERCOMING WEDDING SPEECH WRITERS BLOCK
A guide to creating touching and amusing best man speech ideas when faced with an empty sheet of paper
THEMED WEDDING SPEECHES - HOW TO DO THEM PROPERLY
Giving your wedding speech an overarching without overdoing it
USHERS - THE PERFECT WEDDING SPEECH FALL GUYS
Wedding ushers are great fodder for fun wedding speech material
A BEST MAN SPEECH FOR BROTHERS
Suggestions to create a brother's best man speech that pulls no punches
WEDDING SPEECH VERBAL HUMOUR
Expert guide to the various different ways of conveying verbal humour
Planning The Assault
If you're already brimming with ideas, this will turn them into real wedding speech material
Weaving In Compliments
Learn how to include at least one genuinely nice thing about the groom
Finishing On A High
Lean how to tailor an ending for both the audience and newlyweds
The Art of Best Man Speech Story-Telling
Hone your storytelling skills with these vital tips
WEDDING SPEECH TRADITIONS
Here we explain the origins of the best man speech
Best Man Speech Rules
The list of Do's and Don'ts every best man should adhere to
Unleash Your Inner Stand-Up
The audience expect you to make them laugh. Stick to this simple guide and you'll have them rolling in the isles
Best Man's Speeches - The Top 10 Mistakes
Speaking too quickly, milking it, reciting long anecdotes - pay close attention to keep out of trouble
Grit Your Teeth And Bare Your Heart
Learn how to convey the bond you share with the groom
Controlling Speech Nerves
It's normal to be nervous. Here are eight things you can do to help take the pressure off
Writing Topical Best Man Speech Icebreakers
See how to create last-minute topical additions to your speech
BEST MAN-UP!
What are the acceptable subjects for a best man who wants to roast the groom?
SOMETHING OLD, NEW, BORROWED, PINK
Appropriate material for a same sex wedding speech
VIVE LA RESOLUTION
Tailor-made New Year's Resolutions for the Best Man
And You Can Quote Me ...
See how careful use of quotations can add much to your best man's speech
On This Day - Best Man Jokes
Information for crafting 'on this day in history' wedding speech jokes
Musical Wedding Speeches
Listen to a discussion on BBC Radio Scotland on the topic of the musical wedding speech
BEWARE OF LEWD JOKES - PIPPA MIDDLETON'S WEDDING
Best man speech jokes in poor taste make national headlines
(June 2017)
PIPPA MIDDLETON WEDDING - BEST MAN SPEECH
Lewd best man speech jokes at a high profile wedding
(May 2017)
THE ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD BEST MAN LEGENDS
Robbie and Keenan made the UK papers after an online video of their barnstorming best man's speech
(May 2017)