Harry Sachs Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I folks, can anyone help me out here? I've got my cousins wedding tomorrow, and he's picked me and his brother to be best men. Now I've know about it for a little while, and to be honest with you, I've been putting it off, public speaking isn't really my thing. I though it would be reletively easy to pick a draft off this net (little impersonal I know) but wirting speeches isn't really a strong point either To top it all off, I've never been to a wedding, nevermind Bestman before.............my @rse is making buttons t tell you the truth. Can anyone help me out with something short/nice at the same time? Bit of a request I know, but I'm set to crash and burn tomorrow. I'll send you beer vouchers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Suck it up and be a man...... the best man and do a speech lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Get someone to film it and get it on here afterwards in case you do crash and burn I can't help. Been to plenty of weddings but haven't ever been in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Suck it up and be a man...... the best man and do a speech lol I can't man, I've a pen and a bit of paper beside me and all I've managed to do is a stickman wearing glasses. Anything considered folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I can't man, I've a pen and a bit of paper beside me and all I've managed to do is a stickman wearing glasses. Anything considered folks Tell a funny story about the groom then say something heartfelt about the couple and how great they are and how they are great together. Then end with a swig of mead/sip of champagne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Get someone to film it and get it on here afterwards in case you do crash and burn I can't help. Been to plenty of weddings but haven't ever been in one. It's not a maybe, it's a definite. I am gonna crash and burn, just rather I went down in flames looking I had made the effort(ish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 It's not a maybe, it's a definite. I am gonna crash and burn, just rather I went down in flames looking I had made the effort(ish) very noble sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Tell a funny story about the groom then say something heartfelt about the couple and how great they are and how they are great together. Then end with a swig of mead/sip of champagne. I don't really know any mate, were not very close so havent spent much time around each other when we were younger. The only reason I'm up for best man is that his brother is twice the liabilty that I am. very noble sir Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Here you go: http://www.thebestmanspeech.com/ And good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I don't really know any mate, were not very close so havent spent much time around each other when we were younger. The only reason I'm up for best man is that his brother is twice the liabilty that I am. Haha oh man that's not good. I'm out of ideas then. Get really drunk and make a fool of yourself? People will remember it for longer than a mediocre speech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Whatever you do youve not left enough time for the key element, practice, practice practice! Its my worst nightmare this, so best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Haha oh man that's not good. I'm out of ideas then. Get really drunk and make a fool of yourself? People will remember it for longer than a mediocre speech LOL, now that's a plan. I've got a few bottles of tonic in the fridge, might get up early tomorrow Whatever you do youve not left enough time for the key element, practice, practice practice! Its my worst nightmare this, so best of luck I know mate, but if I were to stand in front of a mirror an try practising a speech I'd probably wanna bottle myself!! In all seriousness though, I've managed to 'scrape' something together in the last 10 minutes, wether it will be any good or not remains to be seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 LOL, now that's a plan. I've got a few botttles of tonic in the fridge, might get up early tomorrow I know mate, but if I were to stand in front of a mirror an try practising a speech I'd probably wanna bottle myself!! In all seriousness though, I've managed to 'scrape' something together int he ast 10 minutes, wether it will be any good or not remains to be seen Post it up here and see what reaction it gets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Ive got a tumbleweed smiley lined up regardless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Post it up here and see what reaction it gets I'm fairly confident it's not the worst effort ever, it's by no means Oscar worthy either OK CRINGE MODE ACTIVATED 'I'd like to start by complementing D on how amazing she looks, as for Chris, well we really did try our best.' 'I've known Chris all my life, he has been the best friend and is a great guy and I know he will be a great husband, I am delighted for the both of you' 'Marriage is not about finding someone you can live with, it's about finding someone you can't live without, And I can't imagine C = D without each other' 'Here's to love, laughter and happilyeverafter. As C =D starte their new life togeether please stand and toast to the new husband and wife..............To the new Mr and Mrs P' So on an sh!tness rating system of 1-10, ten being the sh1ttiest thing you have heard today, how does it rate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 If youd given us more time i could have sent you the video of me being best man at my mates wedding, there is a set format to follow to a point where you should mention the mother of the bride, the mother of the groom the bridesmaids etc etc etc then they usually get flowers or gifts given during your speech from the happy couple, also you have to read out a few telegrams which helps fill out your time,, mine went down pretty good if i do say it myself but i was ***ing myself at the begining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Just say he is a great bloke!! Oh and his mrs goes like a train and could suck a golfball through a garden hose...Get your coat and Run like the wind mate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Just say he is a great bloke!! Oh and his mrs goes like a train and could suck a golfball through a garden hose...Get your coat and Run like the wind mate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 If youd given us more time i could have sent you the video of me being best man at my mates wedding, there is a set format to follow to a point where you should mention the mother of the bride, the mother of the groom the bridesmaids etc etc etc then they usually get flowers or gifts given during your speech from the happy couple, mine went down pretty good if i do say it myself but i was ***ing myself at the begining. I know Dunk, I put it off for as long as I could. I wanna stand up, talk some jibberjabber and get my arse back on the seat whilst it's still warm. My public speaking skills are terrible, I will most likeley mumble and stutter my way throught hat lot, so the least said the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I'm fairly confident it's not the worst effort ever, it's by no means Oscar worthy either OK CRINGE MODE ACTIVATED 'I'd like to start by complementing D on how amazing she looks, as for Chris, well we really did try our best.' 'I've known Chris all my life, he has been the best friend and is a great guy and I know he will be a great husband, I am delighted for the both of you' 'Marriage is not about finding someone you can live with, it's about finding someone you can't live without, And I can't imagine C = D without each other' 'Here's to love, laughter and happilyeverafter. As C =D starte their new life togeether please stand and toast to the new husband and wife..............To the new Mr and Mrs P' So on an sh!tness rating system of 1-10, ten being the sh1ttiest thing you have heard today, how does it rate? OH DEAR if i were you i'd throw a sicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Just say he is a great bloke!! Oh and his mrs goes like a train and could suck a golfball through a garden hose...Get your coat and Run like the wind mate!!! Can I just call you tommorow about 4pm and put the phone to the mic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 OH DEAR if i were you i'd throw a sicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ven1 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Try this: "you should of seen Chris this morning, he was so nervous and had sweaty palms. He was worried his fingers would swell with the heat, however I think we got our wires crossed when he asked me to put some vaseline on his ring." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Just say he is a great bloke!! Oh and his mrs goes like a train and could suck a golfball through a garden hose...Get your coat and Run like the wind mate!!! now thats fookin funny Dave but........ I do prefer she could suck the chrome off a trailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I like it, that's good and will do I reckon Where you say "He's been a best friend" you may get someone saying "bullshit" with a cough to disguise it if you say you're not that close! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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