best man

[Steve]

well this saturday is my bro's wedding and i'm the best man. i still haven't thought of anything to say for my toast yet. i'm pretty stuck on how to start it and other things to say and all that. you guys have any tips and advice for doing this thing????

 

[Zorro50]

I'm not sure what to say, but I can tell you that bringing up the bachelor party is NOT a good idea!

 

[NDChatt]

How about starting with "Remember that time with the three hookers?"

 

[IrishCalves]

A childhood story that embarrasses the hell out of him is a decent place to start if you've got absolutely nothing.

 

[ND FANATIC]

Whenever I have to do something like that (speech, report...) I find it easier to start in the middle, finish it, and the go back and write the beginning. Starting in the middle helps me make sure I get everything I want to say out, its not constricted by what could be a poorly written beginning.

 

[stonebreakerwasgod]

If you focus on the positives, you can't go wrong.

 

[grantphilly]

stay away from bring up drug addictions

 

[ACamp1900]

"Well brother, it was fun snorting drugs and chasing women who border on being hookers while it lasted. Way to go and f**k it all up... Cheers."

and take your seat

 

[grantphilly]

"Well brother, it was fun snorting drugs and chasing women who border on being hookers while it lasted. Way to go and f**k it all up... Cheers."

and take your seat

reps

 

[Junkhead]

I was the best man 2 times, and found an easy way it to rip some ideas of the internet, and mix in your personal stuff. I still suck at remembering it so I used note cards.....have a few drinks before to loosen up.

 

[SillyIrish]

Just welcome the girl to the family and say some nice words and get out of there. Dont put too much thought into but speak from the heart and you'll be fine. Sometimes shorter is better.

 

[Zorro50]

For a question of this sort you must consult the best movie on the subject "Wedding Crashers"--

John Beckwith: Are you going to give a toast?
Claire Cleary: Yes.
John Beckwith: Nervous?
Claire Cleary: A little bit, but I think this is good.
John Beckwith: You keep it in your cleavage.
Claire Cleary: Nowhere else to put it.
John Beckwith: "I never thought my sister would meet someone who cared about what other people thought as much as she did until I met Craig?"
Claire Cleary: Yes, it's funny. It's funny because it's true.
John Beckwith: I know, but the funny because it's true bit only works if the truth is a very small thing like "everyone knows Jennifer likes to shop, ha ha ha". Honestly, I think you're better off going for something from the heart.
Claire Cleary: I think people are going to love this.
John Beckwith: I think you're going to hear crickets.
Claire Cleary: No.
John Beckwith: Sounds of silence.
Claire Cleary: Uh uh.
John Beckwith: Ok, meet me at the back of the room, I'll be the guy waiting to say I told you so.

 

[dudexcore]

"True love is hard to find, sometimes you think you have true love and then you catch the early flight home from San Diego and a couple of nude people jump out of your bathroom blindfolded like a goddamn magic show ready to double team your girlfriend..."

 

[Steve]

well today is the day and i've decided to just go up there and wing it, i figure that'd be best bc if i sound stupid, i have an excuse

 

[ACamp1900]

"Well brother, it was fun snorting drugs and chasing women who border on being hookers while it lasted. Way to go and f**k it all up... Cheers."

and take your seat

well today is the day and i've decided to just go up there and wing it, i figure that'd be best bc if i sound stupid, i have an excuse

I'm telling you man... don't blow it... go with mine...^^

 

[Steve]

the toast went pretty well! i just went up there and made it short and sweet. it was pretty sweet bc once i took the mic, people already started stirring, so i didn't have to do much to make them chuckle a little bit. i'm cool like that. also, more than a few people this weekend told me i look like brady quinn since i've gotten my haircut. i guess a hawaiin looking brady, but still, you can't be unhappy with that comparison.

 

[GoshenGipper]

That's good to hear. I just finally got back from a wedding I went to in St. Louis today. It just reaffrimed how much better Chicago and northern IN is than St. Louis, and southern Ill./Mizzou. Ahh home.

 

[grantphilly]

bite your tounge

 

[portlaNDgal]

Good for you for keeping it short. Both my brothers made loooong toasts at each others' weddings. More than a minute and a half and you lose your audience I think. My younger bro had to do his toast in 2 languages too, which made it even longer.