My brother's reception is Saturday night and being the best man and all, I don't have squat! I have no clue what I want to say at my brother's wedding. I'm terrible person. :-[

Any of you guys been best man before? If so, can you sort of point me in direction of a theme..I don't know how I want write it. How to say congratulation, wish you well, etc. I just quite don't know how I want to say those things. :-[

just get drunk and wing it.

just get drunk and wing it.

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just get drunk and wing it.

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x3....but use the "I was trashed" excuse wisely. It can only be used for one of two things. Either A), your speech, or , hooking up with the fat brides' maid. I'm sure you will make the right choice.

I've been best man at two fo my best friends weddings, and boy was it tough.I get emotional tho, so I have trouble keeping the speech going,the first one I winged, but the second one I wrote it down and had it prepared,still wound up winging some of it, but atleast I had something to go on. try to say some funny, and good memories about both the groom, and bride, and remember it is their day, so ultimately,don't focus too mcuh on yourself with the speech.

good luck, you'll need it

just get drunk and wing it.

My soon to be sister-in-law decided not to purchase alcohol for the wedding, thus, there will be NO alcohol at the wedding period. Her and I are not off to a good start...

I got several decent ideas, is it okay to open my speech like this. "We gather here today, to celebrate two people who chose to engage in an century old ritual, marriage. If you are not here for that, May I politely ask you to leave?" And they all laugh and wet themselves until someone actually do leave.

Hows that for an opening statement?

Sounds retarded.

Sorry, but you asked...

Whatever you decide to say just remember to keep it SHORT and nice.

People HATE long, drawn out wedding speeches.

Really man, I would go less formal.

First thing, you need to relax. This is your bro. You have known him a long while, you have had good times, bad times.  When you do the speech, talk to him and his new bride. Ignore the crowd and talk to them like you would any other day.

Important points....

1. You have known your brother a long time

2. he is marrying a wonderful woman who will make him a better man (keeps you invited to their house for dinners)

3. more than anything you wish them a long and happy life together.

Anything else, is just filler, LOL.

Just make it up as you go along.  I "wrote" my speech for my brother's wedding while the pictures were being taken after the wedding.

And who in their right mind has a wedding with no alcohol?  

Just wing it, but start with the following.....

"Sorry folks if I kind of stammer through this, but I didn't have time to prepare for this.  What with all the trouble I had finding the perfect stripper for the bachelor party and all, I just didn't have the time.  But I am happy to see that she accepted my brother's invitation and did make it here......."

At this point, it really isn't going to matter what you say.  Half the crowd will be starring daggers at the groom, and the other half, mostly the guys how didn't make the party, will be busy trying to figure out who "SHE" is!

When is the bachelor party? That is the best time to dissolve the situation and best way to get out of your dilemma.

At the beginning , ask every one to stand and have a minute of silence for the poor guy who lost his freedom.

Check out theknot.com.  It has canned speeches that you can customize and make your own.

At the beginning , ask every one to stand and have a minute of silence for the poor guy who lost his freedom.

And Tyrius, apparently my soon to be sister in law.... :-/

Lund, you are crazy, man!! ;D

Glenns idea or google. short and sweet. you dont want to steal your brothers thunder.

And who in their right mind has a wedding with no alcohol?

My brother in law. On St. Patrick's Day. We're an Irish family. We weren't a happy bunch. Until my other brother in law and I made an after dinner liquor store run and started a parking lot party in the freezing cold.