Best Man Speech Example

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Ladies and Gentlemen:

It is often said that asking someone to be your best man is one of the greatest honors you can ever give to someone. I agree. However, there is a footnote that says it is also one of the most terrifying moments for the poor old best man. I continue to agree.

Today was a day full of smiles, tears and getting a chance to catch up with old friends and relatives. I’m sure that (bride) and (groom’s) parents are wondering where all the time has gone. It probably feels like yesterday that they were caring for small children and today they are sending their son and daughter off on the path of matrimony. (Groom) is blessed to have found, in bride, his lifelong companion and confidante.

(Bride) is quite possibly the most careful listener I have ever met. This can be a good thing and it can also backfire if you don’t think before you speak. I’ve learned in my own marriage that communication is everything. And communication means more listening and less talking. In turn, (bride) is lucky to have found in (groom), someone who has the capacity and confidence to reciprocate her abundance of love.

Today I would like to wish (groom) and (bride) all the luck in the world. I have always admired and respected (groom). I admire the way that he has patience when things don’t go his way. I respect the way that he has always acted in a principled fashion. (You can insert a personal story here) To put it simply – he is one nice guy.

The bridesmaids are even better than nice. They are gorgeous and I have to congratulate (bride) on her choice. (Groom) said they were wonderful today and he was right. After the marvelous wedding, love is definitely in the air and I have a sneaking suspicion that it might be contagious. However, I would like to remind the bridesmaids that I am a married man!

Okay, before my wife takes the microphone away from me, I would now like to turn my attention to the absentee guests. We’ve received dozens of warm wishes from abroad and we although don’t have time to read them all, please feel free to come and take a look at the letters later in the evening. Please come and ask me for them. (Start reading the letters)

Since the father of the bride traditionally toasts the couple, I would like to take this opportunity to toast our family and friends that were unable to join us for this magnificent wedding.

Ladies and Gentlemen please raise your glasses to toast the dozens of people we all miss today!

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