knockoff nige

So I have to write a best man's speech for my brothers wedding which is in June. I've made a start and have about 2 minutes of it. Any ideas on what I should include? Obviously you dont know my brother but ideas on format or comic genius would be much appreciated.

Dorothy

Keep it short. Compliment the bride, compliment your brother, wish them well and sit down.

knockoff nige

Compliment my brother? Lets call that plan B.

Beachband

Watch one of Richard Pryor's performances, that should help with some inspiration.

Hino

One of the funniest best man speaches I heard was a few years ago.

After wading through the usual bulldust about the 'happy couple', the best man went on to thank the bride for the 'sexual favours' she had given him when the groom was out of town, and went on to say that now that she was now a married women, this relationship would have to end and he was returning the keys to her appartment.........( best man places a bunch of keys in front of the bride ).

While the bride and the rest of the wedding party are still trying to recover from the shock, one by one all the grooms mates ( who are in on the jape ), slowly walk over to the bride and grooms table and drop a bunch of keys in front of the bride...........hillarious..........she'll love it

knockoff nige

I wouldnt have the guts to do that. Its my brothers soon to be wife afterall. And my Granny will be there. It might send her over the edge. But thanks

Dorothy

Ok, don't compliment your brother. However, keep it short and classy. Wish them well for their lives together, welcome her to your family and shut the **** up.

Unless you make your living as a stand up comic forget humour. Short, sweet and classy are always the best bet. Something like "Congratulations to my brother Joe and his beautiful bride Jane on their wedding day. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness. Jane, welcome to our family. Please raise your glasses to Jane and Joe" Then sit down.

Daydreamer123

I agree with Dorothy

Nothing worse than being at one of those weddings where the speech is dotted by nervous laughter and bemused looks.

Short and classy, compliment the bride, toast the bridesmaids and wish them luck and happiness blah blah blah. Keep the comedy for the bachelors

knockoff nige

No way, that would be boring. Its' not really about the people at the reception, its baout my brother and his new wife. So, I'll be throwing ina few stories. Just wanted ideas on how to deliver it. Thanks anyway.

Dorothy, you seem a bit moody.

kporte

I agree, keep it simple and avoid looking like a tool. My best man wound me up for weeks about the contents of his speech that was going to leave me red faced and everyone in stitches..... He stood up, mumbled incoherently for 5 mins, then sheepishly sat down again.

knockoff nige

Thats of course what I want to avoid. I will be telling a few stories for sure. I'd feel like I'd be leaving my brother short changed if I just said to his wife 'welcome to the family' and then 'congratulations to both of you'.

Dorothy

Really? How do you figure?

knockoff nige

Your comment of 'shut the **** up' suggested it.

Sally Redux

Yes, I think people will expect a few stories.

kporte

Sure. An amusing anecdote or two, sounds like it would be good