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Best Man Speeches
Best man Speech Help, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
First of all I would recommend no matter who is going to speak, the Best man speaks last. However, that decision is for the Bride and Groom, so you will have to abide with it. Also in Ireland some venues have their own order of speakers.
Best Man's speech, contents and etiquette.
Basically to compliment the Bride and Groom and give good wishes for their future together.
To thank the Groom for asking you to be Best man.
To relate funny stories about the Groom, nothing too rude and no mention of previous lady friends.
To say a few nice things about the Bride.
To respond on behalf of the Bride's attendants, Bridesmaids etc.
[You can either thank the Groom on their behalf for his kind words and toast; which is ok if he does them.
Or as you are following him, you could play safe by thanking the Bride on behalf of the Bridesmaids, for the great honour of being asked to accompany her today]
To thank the Hosts on behalf of the Guests. [The people named on the invitation]
To read out a FEW cards, probably from absent relatives or close friends.
You could follow up with a few bogus e-mails or telegrams.
If you wish you can add your toast to the Bride and Groom.
Finally, if there is no Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies, to introduce the next item. May be the cutting of the cake, but pre-arrange.
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