What is a Best Man's speech supposed to contain?

Answer 1

humiliating stories about the groom

Answer 2

I was best man and everyone loved my speech I said hello my name is Jay and i am a alcoholic oops thats Tuesdays that got everyone laughing and scared what I would say. I suppose it depends on how they met etc but do not say anything negative or that would show someone up. Always end by wishing them happiness now and in the future and say I am sure everyone will agree they make the perfect couple. Ps u lazy bugger write your own speech and remember many stories are not appropriate when family are present. This is a good line I just thought of you could say I am glad he`s no longer in the market girls note I am available ........

Answer 3

When I was a best man, I borrowed a book from the library which gives you tips on what you should say. In summary, these are the things you need to consider:
a) Its your job to thank the bridesmaids and page boys for their efforts, also say how beautiful they looked
b) Compliment the bride
c) The nitty gritty of your speech is of course going to be lambasting the groom. Think carefully about what stories you want to include and check with someone whether your stories are going to be in appropriate taste. The trick is to first build up the image of the groom by dropping in some sort of compliment and then follow that up by a really embarrasing story. By giving him a compliment, you've won your audience as they will empathise with you so you can then drop in a really embarassing story which should induce fits of laughter from the audience.
d) From personal experience, you are going to be really nervous about this, so I would advise you to have a few glasses of wine beforehand to give you some Dutch courage!
best of luck!

Answer 4

Actual true and embarrasing stories about the groom, like when he decided to patronize a liquour store and he thought he was going to buy some cigarettes and beef jerky and some beer and some pistachios and some ice for the beer, and a beer chest and he filled it all up and he stayed up all night to get to the LeeAnn Rimes concert in the park the next day, but when he got there he fell asleep in the hot sun and when he woke up he was bleeding from the sunburn

Answer 5

best man's speech should contain admission on how he love and adores the groom, and hates his bride for marrying him!

Answer 6

humour, a bit of suspense for the groom, so he thinks you are going to let out a really big secret.. a play on words.

Say a few thank yous and look good for any nice bridesmaids ;-)

Answer 7

Love, admiration, and
ALL the BS and CRAP the groom
is going to have to put up with
his new bride, if he wants to be
attached to the ball and chain
all his life!

lmao @ marriage - IT SUCKS
They the groom - DON'T DO IT, Dude
Run while you can, be FREE!

Answer 8

No fast rules, but usually includes a brief account of how the couple met, lots of praise of their character, how suited they are, & the Bestman's own well wishes.

Answer 9

I would assume something about the bride and groom, how they met for instance?

Answer 10

umm, I think it is supposed to be really funny, and you have to say how beautiful the bride and bridesmaids look etc. heres a few links to help you out!http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A695324
http://weddings.about.com/od/theweddingparty/a/toastwriting.htm
http://www.bestmansspeeches.com/speech%20tips.htm
Good luck!!