Welcome to my Best man speech blog posts. Here you will articles and guidance on subjects such as speech structure, idea generation and joke writing.
These posts are written by me, Marc Blakewill, a professional wedding speech writer who has written hundreds of wedding speeches. I am also a TV scriptwriter. These posts are therefore the distillation of a lot of writing experience.
So, take a look around. You need fear the blank sheet of paper no longer!
If you want even more in-depth tips, take a look at my web page dedicated solely to speech tips.
Best Man speech examples “Best man speech examples” is one of the most searched for wedding speech terms. And it’s no surprise. You might be able to find – or write your own – gags; you might have ample stories to share about the groom; and you might know exactly what heartfelt things you’d like…
A speech for two Best Men So, you’ve been asked to be Best Man. But there’s a twist – you’re sharing the role. This has clear advantages. For a start, you can bounce ideas off each other, especially when it comes to organising the stag do or bachelor party. You can gently push back when…
You’re standing up in front of the wedding guests, speech in hand. How confident are you feeling? Probably a lot more if you know your speech contains several good Best Man jokes. They really are your “get out of jail free” card. Essentially, they’ll stop you feeling like you’ve just walked into a lion’s den…
The Ultimate Best Man Speech Checklist: The A-Zs Congratulations on being selected to give your speech! Commiserations on worrying about how to put your speech together… but don’t fret, I’ve put together a quick best man speech guide (from a professional speech writer, with an arsenal of BBC credits) to help point you in the…
Writing A Best Man Speech For A Brother Did you know that 1 in every 4 best men are also the brother of the groom? If this is the case for you then you’ll need this handy guide on how to write a best man speech for your brother to make the day a triumph!…
Best Man speech ideas This is a toolkit of Best Man speech ideas to help you write an amazing speech. From the icebreakers to the concluding lines, this post covers all the main aspects you’ll need. So, let’s dive in Icebreakers So many Best Man speeches start with copy and pasted gags from the web….
A good Best Man speech structure will flow, get more laughs and make the speech seem shorter than it is. It also will help you write it. When you’ve got your outline, it’s a great guide as to what to include and what to leave out. Another advantage of a clear Best Man speech structure is that it’s like…
Best Man speech openers The importance of Best Man speech openers Do you want an early laugh under your belt? Well, you’re not alone. Even experienced stand-ups open with tried-and-tested lines rather than newer material. In the trade it’s called “permission to laugh”. You’ve proved you’re funny now the audience can relax. Oh, and so…
The Top Ten Mistakes a Best Man could make…as imagined in William’s Best Man speech for Prince Harry. The speech Good afternoon, everyone. My name’s William and I have the honour of being my brother’s Best Man. Though I have to confess, I thought twice about it. People say that being a Best Man is…
A shortcut to some great Best Man speech ideas So, you’re staring at a blank sheet of paper asking yourself: what are the funny stories about the groom? Where on earth are those knock-out Best Man speech ideas? This is the best way to give yourself writers’ block and is one of the reasons why…