Best Man
You are expected to be funny, and perhaps even to be a little rude. But don't get too carried away.
There is nothing worse than a best man who lurches from one story of debauchery to another. And Grandma Edna is unlikely to take great joy in the fine details of her grandson's stag do in Amsterdam.
The key is to allude to the dirty and debauched past without embarrasing either the groom or yourself. Weaving in these references to a more conventional speech is not always easy, but you'll be pleased you didn't get too caried away.
Remember that you are there to entertain the entire audience and not just your fellow-stags. Which means:
If that all sounds a little daunting, then give Lawrence a shout! (www.greatspeechwriting.co.uk)
There is nothing worse than a best man who lurches from one story of debauchery to another. And Grandma Edna is unlikely to take great joy in the fine details of her grandson's stag do in Amsterdam.
The key is to allude to the dirty and debauched past without embarrasing either the groom or yourself. Weaving in these references to a more conventional speech is not always easy, but you'll be pleased you didn't get too caried away.
Remember that you are there to entertain the entire audience and not just your fellow-stags. Which means:
- Try to reference each stage of his life
- Illustrate what a great effect his bride has had on him
- Thank him for being such a great friend and say some nice things about him too.
If that all sounds a little daunting, then give Lawrence a shout! (www.greatspeechwriting.co.uk)