So, you were given the honor to be a best man and it’s your first time and you’re looking for some best man toast samples. There are samples that you can find, but wouldn’t it be better if you make your own and take those samples as a guide?
You can find samples through the internet. The internet holds many of these and you will surely find each sample very helpful. It is important that you don’t copy the content of the sample because it will lose the meaning and sincerity of your speech. Also, it is always best that you speak from the heart especially since you’re the best man, it only means one thing, you are the person closest to the groom and in the rare occasion of his wedding, the groom will surely want to hear something from you aside from your jokes and your usual conversation during your manly bonding. That’s the whole point of being the best man and this is part of the duties of the best man.
Here is one sample that can guide you in making your own best man speech:
Hello everyone, I am (your name) and I want everyone to raise their glasses and toast for the newlyweds. As I start my speech, I have come to realize that if I’m the best man, then why is this beautiful lady marrying (groom’s name) instead? I guess that is because today, (date), marks me as being just an average guy and (groom’s name) is the best man. As I tried to create my speech for this wedding, I understand that I should be singing praises for the (groom’s name). Unfortunately, i’d rather keep this short because I don’t want to bore everyone here and because i’m an awful singer and a liar. (groom’s name), (bride’s name) is a very beautiful person that undoubtedly deserved a great husband. God thing you have tied the know even before she found one! Kidding aside it’s an honor to be here, best wishes to both of you and may you have bountiful years of marriage. Cheers!
The best man speech sample has the right mix of humor, meaning and sincerity. Let this serve as your guide when you’re creating your speech and it’s always best that you prepare weeks before the wedding. It is always best to be always prepared no matter what and this will also help you deliver the speech in the best way. Be gentle on the jokes and make sure that your speech is heartfelt. You can find more best man toast samples through the internet or you can buy books that can help you with such.