So I have to write this little speech...

Why do brides wear white on their wedding day?

All kitchen appliances are white!

No that I have your attention......

But seriously, your speach will depend on how traditional the proceedings are to be. Traditionally the Groom thanks the Bridesmaids for attending to his Bride and the Best Man responds on behalf of the Bridesmaids. Yes, I know, its not very PC. But what are you gonna do??

Really the Best Man's speach is an opportunity to thank the bridal party and all those involved in the day's events as well as relaying some stories (typically embarassing) about the Groom.

Don't sweat on it too much. Just listen to the Groom's speach and make sure you thank everyone he forgets to mention.

As others have said, it depends on crowd but hopefully they like a bit of humour:

"My Dad has always advocated settling down, finding a good woman, spending a happy ten years together and having kids - unfortunately for him, it seems when his own father passed on the same advice he had the piece of paper back to front"

It doesn't work exaclty if you study the words but I think they'll get the point.

long story, short:

I was best man for my brother. I shared a story about how, when I was about 8 or 9, I went fishing with him and my dad one time. I saw an island that could have offered better fishing. The only way to get onto the island was to shimmy out on a tree and drop down onto it, which is what I did. My dad appeared about two hours later and said it was time to leave.

It was then that I realized my folly. I couldn't jump up to the tree I had just jumped down from. My dad started walking back to the car. "DAD! I can't get off the island!" He stopped, considered this for about three seconds, then offered me some of the best advice I ever got.

"Son. Don't ever get yourself into something that you don't know how you're going to get out of." And he left and walked back to the car.

It seems a little late to offer my brother that advice...went into how it was great to be getting a great sister, two families, etc.

It worked because it was personal, relevant, and funny.

Butchering the Queen's English, today, no?

Cando - 2007-07-05 9:44 AM

tupuppy - 2007-07-05 3:33 PM

Cando - 2007-07-05 8:29 AM

As others have said, it depends on crowd but hopefully they like a bit of humour:

"My Dad has always advocated settling down, finding a good woman, spending a happy ten years together and having kids - unfortunately for him, it seems when his own father passed on the same advice he had the piece of paper back to front"

It doesn't work exaclty if you study the words but I think they'll get the point.

I know you live in England, but can you translate that to English please? 

It beacuse I spelt 'exactly' wrong isn't it?

nuts...

Interesting thought--what kind of marital advice would triathlete's give?

...make sure your legs are smooth and hairless before diving in...butt butter is your friend...doing three is better than doing just one...we consider anything less than 2 hours a "sprint"...tie 'em tight...make sure you get an Iron Man...keep the rubber side down...it's always easier with lube...

One can only hang ones head in shame.

When my husband and I got married 4 years ago in August, after living together for 10 years, even though my son was not the best man (Jeff's oldest son was), he unexpectedly announced that he wanted to make a speech (I panicked just a tad, I must confess).  He was 19 at the time, and here is what he said:

"It might seem strange to some people that my Mom and Jeff waited 10 years to get married, but if you know my Mom, you know she likes to take her time and make her own decisions.  I guess she just wanted to take him for a really LONNNNNGGG test drive.  But seriously, even though it might not have been a traditional marriage until today, if they never got married, it would not have made any difference to us, because she made a great decision when she picked Jeff, and he's been the best Dad we could have ever had.  But guys, we're glad you finally decided to do it"!

Resulted in laughter in the appropriate spots, and tears all around, including most of the female guests, at the end.  That kid can drive me nuts sometimes, but he really stole the show with that one I can tell you.  

So I guess I'd just advise you to speak from the heart, mix in a little humor, think about how it will bring them a lot of joy to hear loving words from you that show you are happy for them on their big day. 

Have fun!

Three-for-three: you missed the apostrophe in one's head.