This section is a nice touch. It allows the crowd (who may not have spent much time with the Bride and Groom as a couple) to learn about how they work together. Talk about the reasons you feel they’re meant for each other or why you think they’ll endure. A story that demonstrates this is also a good idea.
If you don’t agree with the Groom’s choice in a Bride, it can show during the Best Man speech. Try out the speech on a friend who understands your feelings and see if he or she can see through your veil of civility. If your true feelings are obvious, delete this section of your speech, or just watch more politicians on TV Finish strong with something positive about the Groom, the Bride, or the couple. Say something about how they’re role models for you, or how you. hope to be as happy when you get married, or how you hope to find someone who complements and completes you as well as this Bride has done for your friend. It may sound sappy now, but you wouldn’t believe the positive reaction you’ll get. If you’re single and looking for love, this will greatly increase your odds. At least in the short term.
A Nice Tight Toast to Finish the Speech
One thing I’ve noticed is that Best Men never give the audience a chance to get a hold of their glasses for the toast. As you finish your speech, say something like, “And now for a final toast. Will everyone take a glass and raise it for a toast to the Bride and Groom?” Give them a few seconds to get ready, and when you see all the glasses raised, unload your simple, sincere last few words.
Something like this:
“To Bob and Mary: May they experience a long, happy, and healthy life together.”
Survey Responses: The Best and Worst Toasts
Best: “At one wedding, the Best Man made the observation that he was an Irish Best Man making an American wedding wish giving as an Armenian toast. He gave the toast in Armenian, and translated it as ‘May you grow old on one pillow.”’
“To my best friend … I love you.”
“An Irish toast: May your health be healthy, your wealth be wealthy, and your love be true. Jack and Jill Kelly-here’s to you!”
Worst: The Cynic: “Be careful-it’s all down hill from here.”
Hungry: “Best of luck to Mary and Bob. Let’s dig into this great prime-rib!”
Boring and Generic: “Good luck in your life together. And I hope you have many babies.”
Trashy: “May all their ups and downs be between the sheets.”
Mixed Blessing: “May your days be filled with happiness, and with just enough tragedy to know the difference.” 