Wedding resource guide for the Groom: Best Man, Groomsmen Gifts and Wedding Songs too!

Wedding resource guide for Men: Grooms, Best Man and Groomsmen. Groomsmen Gifts, Bachelor Party and Wedding songs too!

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It's been said people are more fearful of public speaking than they are of dying. We're guessing it's because they're afraid of doing both - at the same time.

But as the Best Man and/or Groom, it's time you put your fears aside, step up to the plate and take a swing at making "The Toast."

It's a delicate art form. And when done properly can enhance the event as well as your reputation (if you're the Best Man AND single, we don't have to tell you how a fabulous Toast will impress the ladies).

Are there are more rules of etiquette about Toasts than there are ruffles on a bridesmaid's dress? You bet. But don't panic. We've cut through the clutter to bring you some sensible and easy-to-follow guidelines to get you through it like a pro.

Before we begin, there are two hard and fast rules concerning Toasts. When giving a Toast, always stand. When you're the one being Toasted, never drink to yourself.

Now that we have that out of the way, let's first concentrate on The Best Man.

Anyone can offer best wishes to the Bride and Groom. from the Father of the Bride to the guy serving the chicken.

But the Best Man is the only one REALLY REQUIRED to make a Toast. And for obvious reasons, people look forward to your Toast more than any other.

But you have questions, and we have answers.

#1: "Am I making a Toast? Or a Speech? To us, the difference is a matter of length. And no one likes a Rambler except a classic car collector, so stick with a Toast, and make it short and sweet. A good rule of thumb is between one and three minutes. Look at it this way. If a Toast is drinking to someone's honor, then most everyone loves to be Toasted, but hardly anyone wants to be Speeched.

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