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* INTRODUCE YOURSELF - Could be a lot of folks are wondering who you are (and that includes Bridesmaids!).
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THANK THOSE WHO NEED THANKING - Her parents, his parents, the groom for
your gift, the bride for putting up with all you knuckle heads, you get
the idea.
* KEEP IT CLEAN - Good-natured ribbing? Sure. Push the PG-13 envelope? Why not? But we all know the Groom has had wild times in the past. Leave 'em there. Trust us, nothing puts a buzz kill on a wedding faster than stories that include the words "strippers" or "fingerprinted."
* REHEARSE - You already look good in the tux. Don't push your luck by "winging it." Make notes. Practice them. A lot. And bring them along when you need a little prompting. Hey, if George Clooney has his script down, so should you. (** Here's a great tip that could be a life saver...make copies of your Toast, and put one in your coat pocket, the other in your pants pocket. That way, if you lose one, you're still golden) .
* STAY SOBER - Your buddy's tying the knot, which means you get to tie one on. Just NOT YET. Stay clear and focused for your Toast, and you'll never regret it (please watch the opening scene with Steve Buscemi in "The Wedding Singer" as your sobering reminder).
* MAKE IT FROM THE HEART - Being the Best Man usually means you're the man who knows him BEST. Talk about the first time you two stole your sister's diary. When he pitched and you caught on your high school team. How much he's changed (for the BETTER) since he's met the Bride. How much having him in your life has anchored yours. Whatever you say, by the time you sit down, no one should have any doubt why he asked you to stand next to him.
* RELAX, TAKE YOUR TIME - You're already keeping it tight and short, so pronounce clearly, pause for effect, let the laughter die down before you continue, and knock 'em dead.
* END IT ON "THEM" - The last thing out of your mouth should be along the lines of "so please, raise your glass, and join me in wishing the Bride and Groom a lifetime of happiness and good health, etc., etc." Then sit down, and let the others feebly attempt to top your Toast.
That's a lot to remember for the Best Man.
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