When you are asked to be a best man at your friend or sibling’s wedding, it truly is an honour. Once the dust has settled on you being asked though, it can become a little daunting and the fear can set in especially when thoughts turn to delivering the best man’s speech on the big day.
When a guy asks their buddy or sibling to be best man, they generally don’t choose them for their oratory skills but those skills might need to be honed or developed a little for the occasion of the wedding. It’s important that the best man doesn’t put too much pressure on himself about the speech because doing so is likely to heighten nerves even further.
The key to a good best man speech is preparation and knowing what you plan to say and crucially, what’s expected of you in terms of the content of the speech. While no one expects you to deliver a speech akin to something that Martin Luther King would deliver, the wedding couple probably do want you to cover all bases in terms of thanking people and particular mentions such as complimenting the bridesmaids etc.
This infographic from Loyes Diamonds highlights the history behind the tradition that is the role of the best man; it details the format of a best man speech; it indicates what you should include and omit from the speech and it also pinpoints some handy tips for tackling nervousness. Check it out below!
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