Word of advice: the speech is about the groom and/or bride, so don\'t talk about yourself. The last wedding I went to, the best man told a funny story about himself, in which the groom was "kind of" involved. Big no-no. :no:
While we\'re giving TV advice, according to George Costanza, it\'s best to end on a high note - try to lighten the mood with a few laughs (just make sure the joke\'s not @ the bride/groom\'s expense!)
Um, when my brother Harold asked me to be the best man at his wedding, I was like "Of course, man, \'cause you\'ve always been there for me." Like when I was in rehab and uh, like the time I couldn\'t find my car... \'cause Harold, you know, he\'s always been the dependable one and I\'ve always been the screwed-up one,
right, Dad? Why can\'t you be more like your brother? Uh, Harold would never beat up his landlord! But, uh, little news flash, Pop. Harold ain\'t so perfect. Remember that time in Puerto Rico when we picked up those two, uh..... Well, I guess they were prostitutes, but I don\'t remember payin....
gencs advice is pretty good. One piece of advice: try to get the low-down on what the bride\'s family are like, ie if they have a sense of humour; the groom\'s family will probably know you and appreciate your humour (or at least tolerate it!). I was best man once for an old school mate and I didn\'t get the measure of her family (well, they were English (or in your case, possibly out of state)). All his family and friends got the jokes, but her family were so stuffy, it went sort of flat at times.
I suppose it didn\'t help later that the band I was in played at the reception and at the request of the bride and groom, we did Hey Joe, Suspicious Minds and Since You\'ve Been Gone.
Thanks for the help everyone. I\'ve pretty much got it down on paper, with only a few minor revisions needed (my ending toast sucks ass). There is no humor contained within whatsoever. It came to be a lot longer than I wanted, but even when reading it aloud to myself it stays under 2 minutes (probably end up being 3 or 4 since I don\'t plan on talking as fast). I do need help with 1) an ending toast (I go into it by saying: "If everyone can please raise their glasses and join me in a toast"). And 2) sounding less gay (need a better adjective) in this line: "You give him an indescribable extra flare of happiness".
Thanks in advance, and wish me luck, heh.
P.S. I only am at work until noon today and don\'t have internet access afterwards so if you can post before then or email suggestions to
abachinski@flgcorp.com before then that\'d be awesome.
don\'t get too fancy with things, I mean if you really use phrases like "...indescribable extra flare of happiness..." then run with it.
remember to use words you can pronounce after a couple drinks
remember to use words you can pronounce after a couple drinks
:lol: trust me, for the most part it is all basic English, no big words except maybe compassionate, but that\'s not too tough
Good luck with it buddy - just don\'t get too hammered beforehand!