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Byron Leisure Ltd best man's
guide
A
wedding, the celebration of love between two people, its one of the most
stressful experiences for all those involved - especially the
best man.
Not only do you have to organise the stag party, look after the rings and ensure
that the groom is there on time, but you also have to prepare a speech for the
wedding.
Writing a
best man's
speech is all about striking a balance - we all want to be funny and innovative,
but if we try too hard we can end up with a speech that is offensive and cliché
& badly executed.
One of the most
important things to remember is not to make unguarded comments about any
afflictions suffered by family members. For example; try to avoid that story
about the bride’s uncle - the dentist who is like a rhino - thick-skinned, and
charges a lot! You get the general idea. Easy does it...
Your speech
is not etched in stone, so don't be afraid to incorporate events of the big day
into your masterpiece. You after all are the only one who has any idea what’s on
that piece of paper you’ve been looking at for the past 5 weeks. The following
story is witty and gives you an idea on just how creative you can be:
"This
is the second time I have stood up today from a warm seat with a piece of paper
in my right hand..."
If the Groom happens to be 4ft 9
make a few gags about height, even thank him for sitting down when he is
standing
There is a
growing trend for people to share the duties of
best man
and
that includes the speech - while you may not be a great stand-up comedian, you
may sparkle as one half of a comedy duo, Cannon and Ball have made a living from
it - as this account testifies:
"The groom wanted a best man but
couldn't find one, so he got two slightly good ones instead' - it brought the
house down..."
the most
important piece of advice for any
best man
is not to get absolutely plastered before
delivering your speech - it's not big, it's not clever and it really isn't
attractive - honest.
Some of the
greatest
best man's
speeches are relatively short, prop-orientated (trays, glasses) and funny for
all those present. Flatter the bride, make sure the groom can show his face in
public again and whatever you do, don't upset the parents.
Top Hints and Tips!
Organizing Your Mates Is No Walk In The Park!
Their Girlfriends have been trying for years, their mothers
before that and now you think you can do it - think again!
Organizing a Stag Party can be a nightmare.
We try to make it as painless as possible as we know just how
hard it can be.
If
we could offer you just one piece of advice for the future it would be this...
Get the Cash Up Front, Get Lots of It and Don’t Give Any Back
Under Any Circumstances!
The more deposit your mates have paid the less likely they
will back out and leave you holding the baby. We suggest you take a minimum
deposit of £50 per person for the event. We only require 50% per person.
We can either hold the rest for
you against the final balance or you can hold it yourself. The point is you have
the cash and you’re not giving it back....unless they have a bloody good excuse
like they just died or something!
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