Introduce yourself to the room at the start of your speech – include your name and how you know the groom and happy couple.
Try to keep the speech to 5- 10 minutes in length. Not too short but not too long that people will start zoning out!!
Have a good combination of humour and sincerity.
While the best man speech is mainly focused on the groom with stories from the past, it is also a time to welcome the bride and chat about the groom's life since she walked in.
Compliment the bridal party… it's a must!! Always compliment the bride and bridesmaids on how stunning they look. Also compliment the day and how all the organisation made it a perfect day.
Tell funny jokes but don't put too much emphasis on them. Short and to the point! Not everyone will get inside jokes so keep them to a minimum. Tell a few old jokes about the groom but do remember to focus the speech around the couple.
Know your audience!! Yes, just make sure your speech is appropriate for the room. Remember it's not a roast so keep it clean and remember there are parents and grandparents in the room.
Taking about the parents, don't forget to mention the parents and how they raised two beautiful people.
Wish them well in the future together. Toast to the couple.
Write it down and practice, practice, practice.