My best mate has asked me to be his best man, which is awesome..........but. I have no idea what the hell that intails???

 

Any ideas????????

a speech and getting drunk isnt it ?

Well firstly, there's organising a stag do.

That should be fun, you can do the usual things like organise the group to go to a comedy night, an evening at the pool hall, poker club, go-karting, strip club etc.

The more the better. Find out how many will be coming and work out what you can do with the money. It's not unreasonable to ask his mates for 100-150 quid for a weekend's activities.

 

Then there's the speech. This is absolutely nerve-racking. You have to be funny without breaking rules of decency which more sensitive members of their families might have. This will take a lot of planning and practice, so don't leave it til the last minute.

One thing my best man did, which was absolutely hilarious, was organise a quiz at the end of his speech. He gave every table a set of cards with "A", "B", and "C" on them. He then proceeded with multiple choice questions about embarrassing things i have done. After abotu the third one, everyone realised that the answer was always going to be "C", so this made it even more funny and meant that the whole room was yelling "C" very soon.

 

Good luck, it's one of the hardest things you'll ever do.

this may help you andy. good luck anyway.

 

http://www.weddingguideuk.com/grooms/bestmen.asp

There are loads of things you can do for the stag do, 1 nighters as mentioend above, or a weekender away to prague, barcelona, dublin new york etc realy depends on the funds.

 

No need to get nervous about teh speach though, your biggest problem will be drinking to much. The rule here is dont get plastered until AFTER the meal.

 

Then its a case if how long have you known the guy. My best man remembered things from when we where 7, and things no one else knew about. But teh number one thing is to make everyone laugh at his expence.

 

My best man did it like he was a prosecutioner at a trial and got another mate to bring out and show the evidence, and then proceeded to tell the court how i had used such item to do such and such. I just laughed my ass off with my head in my hands hopeing it would all be over soon. The court wanted more.

Thanks guys, sounds like i may need some dutch courage!!!, Paul, who's Andy, lol

Paul, who's Andy, lol

 

yeah. just noticed that one. LMFAO :slap:

mate

ive done it 5 times get a book called " the best mans handbook " got mine off fleabay for 3 quid best money i ever spent it covers the lot and even has some tips on writing a speech would let you have mine but i need it for november as im doing it again 6th time ,,,,ah well always a best man never a bride

SHIT, still haven't done a speach yet......i'm a shit friend!!!

I had an easy one at my mates wedding. Just had to hand over the rings when they got married, signed the book, sat next to them on the main table, No speech (YAY) and then we got drunk. Also for some strange reason they gave me a best mans gift of a Sega Saturn... Didnt think you gave the best man a gift LOL.

decline if the bridesmaids a hound as tradition says you should nail her :rofl:

LOL When is the wedding?

 

I was best man for my brother and used a couple of best mans speech websites to give me ideas.

There's loads of stuff out there - just google "best mans speech".

Tailor a few of the old jokes to fit your groom and add a few personal touches about the couple.

 

I was very nervous but after a few seconds I got a laugh and my confidence kicked in.

The speech went down REALLY well.

I had everyone in stitches and even the vicar who attended the do said it was the best speach he'd ever heard.

Would love to do it again now but first time I was terrified!

 

Still got a copy on my PC somewhere if it helps.

 

Best bit was getting off with a gorgeous Irish bridesmaid wearing a sexy corset type thing LOL :rofl:

Chris....A copy would be awesome :D

 

The wedding is the first weekend in August. Have known about it since last august, lol I'm just a bit lost as to where to start. A read of yours might spark something? my email address is crotchrocket3000 at hotmail dot com :D

Kims 5 step guide to being a best man...

 

1. Get the groom blathered at his stag do on the eve of his wedding, and put him on a train to Inverness, naked with no money or wallet.

 

2. Show up to the church on time with the ring, to show the bride that if it doesn't work out you are the right man she should fall back on coz your reliable.

 

3. Take the piss out of and totally embarrass the groom at the reception during your speech, also showing everyone, that you are soooo funny.

 

4. Get pissed, and shag as many bride's maids as you can, but dont forget to check I.D as some off them may seem older than they are.

 

5. Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done.

 

:D:D:rofl:

Sounds like a winner to me :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Chris....A copy would be awesome :D

 

The wedding is the first weekend in August. Have known about it since last august, lol I'm just a bit lost as to where to start. A read of yours might spark something? my email address is crotchrocket3000 at hotmail dot com :D

 

LOL I left it until the last week to do mine and had many a late night going over and over it worrying but it went well in the end.

Definately got it on one of my PC's so I'll try to e-mail it over the weekend when I find it.

Thanks :D