Best Man Toast Tips - 5 Tips for Best Man Toasts

By Robert Powers

Is your friends wedding coming up soon? He's depending on you to make the best man toast right? I know how you feel!

Toasting can be one of the most nerve wracking experiences for anyone who's not a full-time public speaker. Knowing that all eyes are focused on you can be a scary thought. I've had to do a handful of toasts now, and I can tell that my first time was a disaster.

That's when I went looking for some tips on best man toasts, much like you have. With these tips, my toasts improved each time, and now I even get compliments about my toasting ability!

Here are five of my tips for you:

Best Man Toast Tip #1 - Stand Up Straight

One of the best things you can do when giving a toast, or doing any kind of public speaking, is to keep good posture. Simply standing up straight not only gives off the appearance of confidence, but also makes you feel better too! So this has a double-positive effect.

Best Man Toast Tip #2 - Project Your Voice

Ever had one of those teachers or professors that spoke in a grating, monotone, low energy kind of voice? I think we've all had to endure a semester with teacher like this. This is definitely not the kind of affect you want to have on the other guests. Speaking loudly, and clearly can also convey confidence and importance. People can sense your excitement and this can give a big boost to the energy in the room.

Best Man Toast Tip #3 - Be Funny

Injecting humor into your best man toast is also very important. A funny story or anecdote can instantly capture the audience's attention and there's nothing like a perfectly placed punch line in a toast. As a toaster, you have to be careful when adding humor, as many times people will take this too far. Some stories are better left untold and you do not want to embarrass the groom or any of the guests (refer to Steve Buscemi's character in the Wedding Singer for an example of what NOT to do).

Best Man Toast Tip #4 - Take Your Time

Slow things down and go at your own pace. Nothing sounds more amateurish then someone rushing through their toast. Your toast should be at least 1 or 2 minutes long, but not longer then 5 minutes. Anything past this and you will lose peoples attention. Every great toast has its up and down moments. You want to start off with something that hooks the audience, such as a joke, then move on to some of the heartfelt things you have to say about the groom, and finally end the toast on a high note.

Best Man Toast Tips #5 - Put The Bottle Down

Don't drink before the toast! Now you might not think much of this last tip, but I can tell you that I've personally seen many best man toasts ruined by a family member or friend that had a little too much to drink. Don't forget, you are the groom's BEST man! You want to be in control, and completely aware when giving your toast. You can have a drink before your toast, but remember that there will be plenty of time to drink once you've toasted!

Did you find these tips useful? For a step-by-step guide on how to create the perfect best man toast, go here: http://bestmantoasttips.blogspot.com

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