best man speech

[b0redom]

I'd like to thank Mastercard and Visa, without whom this would never have been possible. I really do mean it when I say we'll be in their debt forever.

[saptastic]

Let us all be upstanding, and give the bride the clap she so richly deserves

thanks EO

[saptastic]

First, good luck for the best man duties. It's more than a speech though.
Can I suggest you write a speech that is personal to the bride and groom, rather than trying to cobble together a list of second-hand 70's stand up jokes to shoehorn into the speech?
If you're naturally funny, or even witty, it will be entertaining, but if not, keep it light hearted and warm. Don't be tempted by the bernard manning style "gags" about mothers-in-law, and don't imply that your mate visited a prostitute on the stag night.

I've been to dozens of weddings, and the best best-men speeches are always the ones that avoid cliches.
It'll be harder to write something original, but nobody is expecting you to be bill hicks, just to wish the couple luck, say nice things, wind the groom up a little with some gentle banter and tell everyone to have fun.

Yeah - cheers. It will definitely be personal but have to have some jokes in there for the audience. shame I cant mention the prostitute..... he was really nice