May
18
2009
ETIQUETTE FOR THE BEST-MAN’S TOAST
The best-man is the chief male assistant to the bridegroom at a wedding. In North America and Europe, the groom extends this honor to someone who is close to him, generally either a brother or his closest male friend. While the best man’s required duties are only those of a friend, in the context of an American/European wedding the best man will typically:
-
assist the groom on the wedding day,
-
keep the wedding rings safe until needed during the ceremony,
-
act as a legal witness to the marriage, and most importantly make a toast to the bride and groom at the reception!
This is where many best-men get into trouble if the toast is not well prepared and thought out… There have been hundreds and hundreds of books written on the matter, here are a few hints I have gotten from the many sites and manuals available on this subject. Below are some ideas taken from the leaders called “www.thebestmanspeeches.com”
