The Best Man’s Wedding Speech

As the Best Man, you have been specially chosen, perhaps from quite a long list of possible candidates, to carry out some of the important duties that all help to make the day run smoothly. The bride and groom may have debated your selection at length. This is a huge privilege. You have certain tasks to perform throughout the day and this must be done to the best of your ability. It is your duty and it is expected of you. Some of your objectives are simply impossible – how can you be the last to leave the church and simultaneously, the first to arrive at the reception to receive the guests? But when it comes to your speech, you can not simply stand up and mumble a few unrehearsed lines. Experienced speakers and comedians rarely ad lib – they just rehearse practice until they look as if they are!

We will make sure that you don’t speak for too long and that you cover all of the bases -even if you do decide to make a very short speech.

Although the bride may carry some blue, your speech should contain none. If there are any taboo subjects you must let us know. You should strive to offend absolutely no one during your speech – although you are almost expected to get a few friendly digs in at the groom. We will make sure that you stay within the boundaries of good taste.

We will make sure that you cover all the essentials and also allow you space for your own tales and recollections according to the information you provide in the questionnaire.

We will provide bound prompt cards for you to fill in yourself – because only you know the bits you are likely to forget.

This is a day of fun and celebration. Enjoy it.

What does it cost? The Cost of the speech is £75.00. This is payable in advance and we are sorry that we are unable to commence work without payment.

We provide you with a first draft based on the questions you have answered. You then have the opportunity to change anything you do not feel comfortable with and work towards a final draft that you are 100% confident with. Once the words are right you will feel confident and you can begin to look forward to the big day. It will normally take 2-3 weeks for us to write a speech and provided you give us plenty of warning, you will have enough of time to rehearse.