Ladies and gentlemen, today I am here to share with you my views on organ donation, in the hope that you will take them on board and give someone the ultimate gift after you have left this earth – the gift of life.

Ladies and gentlemen, at this moment in the US there are 79,000 U.S patients on the transplant waiting list. Three thousand a month are added to this total. Not a lot you may say when the population is close to three hundred million, but now add twenty to thirty family and friends to each patient, and the number increases vastly.

Every day between 16 and 17 people die whilst waiting for a transplant. Again you may say not a lot – but in the average mans’ lifetime the death toll is 1,980,160 – almost two million people. Ladies and gentlemen you can help. By donating your vital organs after you have passed away you can save lives.

For the more sentimental of you, of the 79,000 patients waiting for a transplant, over 10 per cent of these are children under 18 years of age.

So, how can you help? All you have to do is get in touch with your local doctor and he will tell you all you need to know. You fill out one form, and receive a card; it really is that easy. Then, once you have passed away in many years to come, your organs will be removed and will give somebody else the chance of life.

After a transplant of a vital organ, the average survival rate is over 80%. A massive increase from the 20% that would live without the surgery.

Some people worry. Will they be left open after the surgery as they are already dead, or will they still be able to have an open casket funeral? The answers to these are simple. You will be treated with the up most respect in the surgery and the same procedures apply to the body as a living body. And yes, you will be able to have an open casket funeral if you wish to.

Ladies and gentlemen – the gift of life is the most amazing gift anybody can give. How I see things, and what made me become a donor, is that after I am gone I will have no use for my organs. So why should I deprive someone else from using them.

Please consider what I have said today. Thank you.

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It is a true honor to be given the opportunity to be a best man at a wedding. Being given this honor is something that not everyone gets to face. While it is something you truly want to make the most of, there are also a number of best man duties and responsibilities you will have to take care of. Best man speech is one of the important duties that a best man has to perform. But a best man’s responsibilities don’t end with the it.

When it comes to the duties you are in charge of prior to the wedding, the most well known responsibility is taking care of the bachelor party. This is where you will organize some kind of party with the other groomsmen and take the groom out for his last good time as a bachelor.

There are several other best man duties and best man responsibilities you will have to take care of prior to the wedding as well. Some of these duties include attending pre-wedding parties, attending the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, picking up the groom’s formal wear and handling toasts at the rehearsal dinner.

The next step of duties is at the wedding itself. As the best man, you will be in charge of transporting the groom to the wedding and assisting him with dressing for the wedding. You will also be in charge of overseeing the ushers and keeping a copy of the ceremony seating plan in case the ushers need to refer to it.

Some of the more important duties at the wedding include signing the marriage certificates as a legal witness and organizing the groomsmen for photographs. But the most important responsibility is keeping track of the bride’s wedding ring until it is time for the exchange of the rings.

From there, the last best man duties and responsibilities will be held at the reception. At the reception, you will be seated at the head table and will mingle with the guests at the reception. You will want to make it a point to dance with the bride and the maid of honor.

An important duty that many best men fear is giving the toast. Make sure to write out a best man speech prior to the wedding so you know what you are going to say. And then spend some time with it practicing. This can make the toast go over much smoother. Remember a good best man speech can make your day as a best man. Also keep in mind that even if they somehow manage to get it written most best men find it hard to stand up and deliver the best man speech. So, it’s better to figure out the drawbacks well in advance and prepare accordingly. It is as simple as that.

Lastly, the best man makes sure that the groom has all tickets, hotel information, itinerary, and anything else needed for the honeymoon. Then, it is the best mans duty to make sure all men’s formal wear is returned to the rental shop following the wedding.

It can seem like a lot of best man duties and responsibilities, but it is a true honor and experience not everyone gets to have. Just remember, it is your job to make the wedding one that the bride and groom will never forget.

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Speaking too fast is a very easy habit to fall into. Most people don’t enjoy speaking in front of a crowd, and once you know what you are going to say, rushing it is an easy way to get it over with, right? Wrong! The whole purpose is to provide information of whatever sort to the people sat in front of you, saying it too fast is a single-track road to failure. They will have no idea what you are talking about and will have no means of absorbing what you are saying if you are speaking very quickly.

Mumbling is another no-no. Lack of practice and/or lack of preparation might leave you unsure of your information, making you feeling uncertain. Not addressing your audience by looking down or speaking too quietly is another habit that is easy to get into.

So how do you get to avoid these potential bad habits?

1. Practise. I cannot emphasise this enough. Do the groundwork, collect your facts and information, put it together and practise. In front of the mirror, in front of friends and family, or even the dog. If you are well rehearsed then you will feel more at ease when you are  doing the final presentation. Practise, practise, practise.

2. Focus-point. When you get in front of your audience, or in advance if you are able to use the room beforehand,  my advice is to focus on a point that is directly in front of you, a wall, or window or anything that keeps your eyes forward. If the room is full focus on a particular row of people that are about eye-level.

3. And finally, pretend that your audience are hard of hearing. Yes, I know that sounds silly but if you think about an elderly relative who might struggle to hear (and most of us have one) then you will know that to make things clearer for them you speak a little louder, you speak a little slower and this naturally leads to speaking more clearly.

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Often times, the idea of the best man speech is appealing, at first. Amusing anecdotes, a rising passion to send off your brother-from-another-mother in style. As with many of us, you will be made aware of the guest list. As often happens, its size might catch you off guard. You’re thinking about what to say, and you realize that there will be little old ladies present.

Suddenly, sharing choice moments from your college days might seem like the worst idea you’ve ever had. The scope of your audience stretches out before you.

I’ve seen a fair share of best man speeches get neutered, wrapped up like a neat, inoffensive little care package and delivered in a mumble that saps the very life from the wedding party.

With the opinion of the average human on the prospect of speaking in front of a crowd, odds are fair that someone is going to be very dull. If you want to lessen the odds that it will be you, you’re going to need to navigate a very tight channel.

Don’t worry about the little old ladies. It’s whoever your best man is walking out of the ceremony is that you need to worry about. You’re reflecting on this guy. He volunteered you for a fair bit of very subtle responsibility. These little speeches will be remembered. Drunken slurred best man speeches from fifty years ago are still remembered with crystal clarity by those witnesses present.

Even so, this is no time to be timid. You’re participating in a very important event in your friend’s life. This is a time to show him that you’ll remember those times past, and that you anticipate good times ahead for him.

As with any wedding speech, no punch-lines, if you don’t know where and how to include them in your speech. By the way, appropriate punch-lines could make your speech an instant hit. Anecdotal humor is good, but everything else you save for open mic night. You don’t need to go the humor route, but if you do, you can’t just hope to clown your way through it.

You’ve probably shared a great deal of laughter with this guy. This is an opportunity to share something more. Rejoice for him. Show him, and all present, that you are glad for him.

A lot of people are going to want to have their say. Generally, the best man goes first, introducing the new couple. Either immediately following, or during the reception, the best man gets the ball rolling. Think of this less as a speech and more as an introduction. It may not be as distinct in your mind, but this isn’t your event.

As with any speech, less is more. There is far more power in saying a great deal with a small budget of words than waxing poetical. As a great many people may well be waiting in the wings, you would do well to keep it short and sweet.

That said, no one knows this guy like you do. You’re his best man, so that’s a pretty good assumption. Bring something unique to the table. No one needs a long-winded, over-bearing good-luck speech. Any number of paternal figures can do that.

Whether serious or humorous, speak from the heart. Don’t try to find the best line, but find, instead, the best way to say what you mean. Unless you’re in the business of public speaking, anything that doesn’t come from the heart will probably be obvious. And, if you are in the business of public speaking, what on earth are you doing, reading this?

No groom, I think, truly realizes how much pressure he’s volunteered you for. He’s got a lot on his mind as it is. Your job, more than anything, is to give him a little less to worry about. If you’re reading this, that obviously concerns you and, in of itself, that is a major step. There is no structure, no magic recipe; it’s all reliant on context and who these people are.

My grandparents were married for nearly seven decades before my grandfather passed. They both remembered their wedding, shortly after the end of World War 2. It was generally a struggle to remember his name, their best man dead for over forty years, but what he said stuck with my grandfather to the end of his days.

When you raise that glass, remember that you will be raising that same glass in people’s memories for who knows how long to come. Make it count.

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Persuasive speech and essay topics can be fun! Here are some good persuasive topics for speeches and essays that will be fun to work with.

Are you trying to think of a good topic for a persuasive essay or a persuasive speech? For help thinking of good persuasive topics, here’s some tips on finding topics for persuasive speeches and topics for term papers. If you’re looking for more specific ideas about how to find a good persuasive topics, here are some great persuasive speech topics and essay topic ideas– or keep reading!

Here’s a tip about finding a great persuasive topic: have fun. You don’t have to use a tired persuasive topic that college students everywhere have used before. And unless you’re told otherwise, you don’t have to chose a topic that sounds professional or “scholarly.” Instead, find fun persuasive speech topics and essay topics that you would enjoy working with. It’s much easier to be persuasive if you’re arguing about something that interests you!

Here are some fun ideas for persuasive speech topics and persuasive essay topics. I’ve focused on two popular categories: popular culture and sports. Be creative and come up with your own fun topics as well.

POPULAR CULTURE TOPICS

SPORTS TOPICS

Have fun thinking up your own persuasive topics!

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1. Make it Personal

You were chosen as best man by the groom because of your unique personality. Therefore it is important that your best man speech reflect who you really are. The groom is counting on you to be yourself – don’t let him down.

With this in mind, begin to write a best man speech by playing to your strengths. If you’re not naturally a comedian, don’t worry. You don’t have to make the audience roll in the aisles laughing. Best man speeches can be hilariously funny or they can be heartfelt and sincere. There really is no rule here, other than “just be yourself.”

2. Keep it Brief

There is nothing worse than best man speeches that go on too long. When writing your speech, remember to practice it with a watch to check its length. Five minutes is fine; 10 minutes can even be okay if you have plenty to say. Beyond that, unless you’re an experienced professional speaker, your audience is going to get bored quickly. Keep your best man speech short and sweet and you’ll be fine.

3. Don’t Forget to Introduce Yourself

One common mistake in best man speeches is that the best man neglects to introduce himself, or explain how he knows the bride and groom. Remember that weddings are full of distant relatives and casual acquaintances; many people there will not have the faintest idea who you are.

TIP: the audience is there because they like the bride and groom. Explain your close relationship with the bride and groom in the first few sentences. This will ensure that the audience likes you too.

4. Be a Storyteller

The heart of your best man speech should be a story or funny anecdote about the groom and bride. One of the most popular topics is how the bride and groom met, as couples often have funny stories about how they got together. If you’re drawing a blank on this one, talk to the family of the groom (or bride) for suggestions.

5. Mirror the Groom’s Personality

If the groom is a serious, thoughtful man, you’ll do well to include more serious thoughtful comments. On the other hand, if the groom doesn’t have a serious bone in his body and loves to laugh and joke about everything, you’ll want to include more jokes and irreverent comments in your speech.

Remember, your best man speech should fit the groom. Consider the groom’s personality before writing anything. This will help you write a best man speechthat is appropriate and personal.

6. Keep Your Comments Suitable for All Ages

While it can be funny to make slightly “off-color” comments about the groom, you need to walk a fine line here. Remember, there will be distant relatives at the wedding, and ages will range from small children to elderly adults. Minimize the use of offensive language or comments of an explicit sexual nature. Even though the immediate family may be perfectly fine with these jokes, the distant relatives may not. Funny best man speeches are very much welcome as long as it doesn’t hurt anybody.

7. What Not to Do

To deliver a great best man speech there are a few perennial no-no’s, or things you should avoid at all cost. Never mention the groom’s ex-girlfriends, ex-wives or previous lovers. No matter how funny you think the joke is, just say no. This is a sure way to ruin the mood of a wedding reception.

You should also avoid mentioning anything humiliating about the bride (slightly humiliating the groom can be considered appropriate in certain circumstances — but be careful). As the best man, you are there at the request of the groom — not the bride. Keep your comments about her respectful and polite. You can include a joke or funny story involving her, but nothing humiliating or disrespectful.

Finally, don’t drink excessively before you give your speech. Many people feel they can not speak in public without several drinks in them. But the biggest sin you can commit is to give a best man speech while drunk. Believe me, it will not be considered funny — and it will not be soon forgotten.

Follow these 7 simple tips to write and deliver a sincere, funny and appropriate best man speech.

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Added to the right to ensure minimal distraction from President Obabma’s words are summary headings. Whilst they reflect the changes in the text, they are a guide only.

Following the Speech text is a LINK to a Video of the speech and an Expert analysis of why President Obama’s words inspire.

My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.

Theme for Speech

Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents.

So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans.

Crisis

That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.

These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land – a nagging fear that America’s decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.

Challenges

Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America – they will be met.

On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.

On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.

Equality

We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.

Greatness from effort

In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted – for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things – some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labour, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.

For us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and travelled across oceans in search of a new life.

For us, they toiled in sweatshops and settled the West; endured the lash of the whip and ploughed the hard earth.

For us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe Sahn.

Time and again these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life. They saw America as bigger than the sum of our individual ambitions; greater than all the differences of birth or wealth or faction.

Same today

This is the journey we continue today. We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth. Our workers are no less productive than when this crisis began. Our minds are no less inventive, our goods and services no less needed than they were last week or last month or last year. Our capacity remains undiminished. But our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions – that time has surely passed. Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.

For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act – not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together. We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology’s wonders to raise health care’s quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do.

Imagination, common purpose and courage

Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions – who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.

The world has changed

What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them – that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works – whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. And those of us who manage the public’s dollars will be held to account – to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day – because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.

- Markets

Nor is the question before us whether the market is a force for good or ill. Its power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control – and that a nation cannot prosper long when it favours only the prosperous. The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our Gross Domestic Product, but on the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart – not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our common good.

- Safety

As for our common defence, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience’s sake. And so to all other peoples and governments who are watching today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was born: know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman, and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more.

Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions.

Prudency, justness, example, humility and restraint of old

They understood that our power alone cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we please. Instead, they knew that our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and restraint.

New directions

We are the keepers of this legacy. Guided by these principles once more, we can meet those new threats that demand even greater effort – even greater cooperation and understanding between nations. We will begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people, and forge a hard-earned peace in Afghanistan. With old friends and former foes, we will work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear threat, and roll back the spectre of a warming planet. We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defence, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.

New peace

For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus – and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.

- Muslim

To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society’s ills on the West – know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

- Poor

To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow; to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds. And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world’s resources without regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.

Service

As we consider the road that unfolds before us, we remember with humble gratitude those brave Americans who, at this very hour, patrol far-off deserts and distant mountains. They have something to tell us today, just as the fallen heroes who lie in Arlington whisper through the ages. We honour them not only because they are guardians of our liberty, but because they embody the spirit of service; a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves. And yet, at this moment – a moment that will define a generation – it is precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all.

The future relies on you

For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies. It is the kindness to take in a stranger when the levees break, the selflessness of workers who would rather cut their hours than see a friend lose their job which sees us through our darkest hours. It is the firefighter’s courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke, but also a parent’s willingness to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate.

Values

Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends – hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism – these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history. What is demanded then is a return to these truths. What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility – a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task.

This is the price and the promise of citizenship.

This is the source of our confidence – the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny.

Liberty

This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed – why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent mall, and why a man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.

The inspiration of history

So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have travelled. In the year of America’s birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river. The capital was abandoned. The enemy was advancing. The snow was stained with blood. At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people:

“Let it be told to the future world … that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive … that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet [it].”

Hope and Virtue – a Call to Action

America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children’s children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God’s grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.

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Do you see missed opportunities through your fear of public speaking? Raises? Promotion? Advancement?

Are you in business ? The cost of your fear of speaking in public will be very high and it can be difficult to calculate the missed business opportunities.

Here are ideas to help sort through the nerves and anxiety that can be experienced when you have to speak in public.

Here are personally proven strategies to overcome your fear of public speaking.

If you cannot stand in front of two or more, then here are strategies that will assist you to take that important first step to DECIDE to speak in public for the very first time – and to overcome your fear of public speaking.

The net result …

MORE opportunities;
MORE business;
NO MORE fear.

Whatever you can do,
or dream you can …
begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
Goethe

YOU can do it, BEGIN IT as hundreds before you have
COMMIT yourself to a new start …

Until one is committed there is hestitancy,
the chance to draw back,
always ineffective.
‘Commitment’ by WN Murray, leader of Scottish Himilayan Expedition 1951

Why are people afraid of speaking in public?

What are some of the symptoms of the fear of public speaking ?
Do any of these apply to you?

Is it possible to learn to speak in public?

What strategies can you use to overcome that fear?

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- Strategies in advance of the engagement …

- Just before the engagement …

- When your engagement begins …

- At the lecturn …

- The right thinking

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When writing a best man speech you will want to discuss with the groom what is appropriate to include and what is not. Best man speeches can be written formally, casually, or humorously, and it is best to let the groom decide which style your speech should follow.

Once your style is chosen, you need to understand the basic format. You should always follow the basic format, but make the speech unique and memorable by the stories and jokes within the speech. The basic format of all best man speeches are as follows:

Introduction -

Start out with a good joke. If the father of the bride spoke before you, maybe make fun of his speech a little (if you know him pretty well). Thank the bride and groom’s parents for the lovely reception and thank the audience for coming.

Introduce yourself to the audience and tell them your history with the groom…

Talk about you and the groom -

Share a story that shows the bond you two share, this can be funny or it can be simple (something all boys do). If this is not your style, simply describe how you met one another (through school, sports, neighbors, etc.).

Make fun of the groom a little bit to be funny, but do not make him look too bad. Joke about some minor imperfections he may have, but then highlight his good qualities as well to make him look like a good supporter and husband.

Compliment the Bride -

Tell her how beautiful she looks in your own unique way (use the words smashing, stunning, or gorgeous). Highlight reasons why you think she is the right woman (or perfect woman) for your best friend. Share stories if you wish about the couple.

Inspirational Sayings -

Include something inspirational. You can do this in the form of a quote or a well known saying. It is also common for best men to just “say it how it is.” They use their own words to describe the relationship and say “I couldn’t find a better match for either one of them” or “I know their love with last forever”

Here you can also include jokes about marriage. Common jokes are, “Man is incomplete until he is married. Then he is finished.” or “To be happy with a man, you must understand him a lot and love him a little. To be happy with a woman, you must love her a lot and not try to understand her at all!”

Toast the newly weds -

A best man speech is incomplete without a wedding toast. All good best man speeches would inveriably conclude with the best man toasting the newlyweds. So, make a toast to the bride and groom wishing them a happy life together!

Additional Comments :

To deliver a great speech practice your speech over and over again, and do not procrastinate any longer than you already have in writing it. Remember to have fun, but at the same time to be polite and considerate of everyone’s feelings, especially the bride’s.

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