[macfantn]

is it wrong in my speech to thank the groom for letting me cheat off him in high school in history class? is it even funny?

[davidflas]

I like that, I think its important to give the groom a bit of a hard time... It is funny, put it in your speech.

[marden]

Originally Posted by macfantn

is it wrong in my speech to thank the groom for letting me cheat off him in high school in history class? is it even funny?

As long as neither of you can get in trouble by announcing it, it's ok.

But do you want to introduce the idea of cheating at the guy's wedding?

You'll have the bride glancing over her shoulder every time they go out in public!

If you can follow up that story with OVERWHELMING evidence of his ethics and morality and how he turned into a saint (Doctor, Preacher, Head of GreenPeace or some other noteworthy charitable endeavor) while you went into a life of crime (politics or journalism or car sales or an attorney etc.) then it could work.

Remember, these moments will live on not just in people's memories but on video.

The bride will HATE you if you plant a seed of doubt about his character.

Your buddy will CURSE you if you make it difficult for him to feel comfortable in his marriage on your account.

I know YOU were the cheater. He just aided and abetted your cheating. Accessory to the crime.

I'd think about another cute little naughty story. Or if you can conform to the guidelines I posted above it would be fine.

I'll say this, though...way to go for thinking enough about the seriousness of the toast to pose the question here.

BTW, here's my favorite toast.

He offered his honor.
She honored his offer.
And to celebrate their wedded bliss throughout this nite may they enjoy endless rounds of
Offers and honors. Honors and offers.

*Clink*

[art_director]

Originally Posted by macfantn

is it wrong in my speech to thank the groom for letting me cheat off him in high school in history class? is it even funny?

It will be funny to you, the groom, the wedding party and a handful of your friends. The rest of the room will fall silent.

The best speech you can give is one that is heartfelt, has a couple zingers in it and praises the bride. You speech should be short. There's NOTHING worse than a long drawn out talk by a buddy.

[Mithras]

Absolutely. Compliments by way of self-deprecation -- "the groom was smarter than me, and nice enough to help me" -- works very well in a wedding speech, I think.

[macfantn]

cool thanks, i'm just writing something short i'm co best-man with his brother.

[awcopus]

I'm sorry but I think it's tactless and foolhardy to mention your high school moral lapse. Poke fun, but in a good natured way. This is not your chance to be a comedian. I've heard four toasts in the last year and the only one I remember positively involved a guy who decided to be a class act and be extremely sincere, good-natured, and made his toast about the couple, not himself. It was remarkable because he's generally a silly guy and could easily have fallen into the trap of being a cliche.

I'm sure there are plenty of delightful and surprisingly wonderful things you could say about the couple. Save the embarassing stuff for another time.

[IceEnclosure]

Went to my buddy's wedding two years ago. His best man was tanked and winged his speech. It was great, and the story he told about the groom was hilarious(about how he found his wife "up in the club") -- had the whole place crackin' up.

[kick52]

just say like "First, <insertgroomnamehere>, I'd just like to say thanks for giving me the answers for that exam in high school. Na, im only kidding. Anyway, I'd like to say your wife is REALLY FIT and i completely WANNA DO HER!!!!!"

No, wait. Cut that last bit out. I think that might of been the problem in my last best mans speech.

[marden]

Samples of Wedding Toasts
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The Best Short Wedding Toasts for Congratulating the Bride and Groom

Looking for a short wedding toast? Here is a gallery of good wishes, perfect for celebrating a bride and groom on their big day. I suggest pairing these with a few heartfelt sentiments about the bride and groom; read this article for more tips about wedding toasts.

Here's to the bride - may she share everything with her husband...and that includes the housework.

Here's to the groom, a man who kept his head even while he lost his heart.

Here's to the new husband, and here's to the new wife, may they remain lovers, for all of life.

Let your love endure beyond the last sunset.

May thy life be long and happy,
Thy cares and sorrows few;
And the many friends around thee
Prove faithful, fond and true.

May your voyage through life be as happy and as free
As the dancing waves on the deep blue sea

May your love be added, may it never be subtracted, may your household multiply, and may your hearts never be divided!!

(Groom), take (Bride)'s hand and place your hand over hers. Now, remember this moment and cherish it... because this will be the last time you'll ever have the upper hand!"


May a flock of blessings light upon thy back. (Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet)

Here's to the groom with bride so fair,
And here's to the bride with groom so rare!
Here's to marriage: one soul in two bodies.

Here’s to the prettiest, here’s to the wittiest, here’s to the truest of all who are true, here’s to the neatest one, here’s to the sweetest one, here’s to them in one – here’s to you!

But rich or poor, quick or slow,
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.

For each petal on the shamrock this brings a wish your way.
Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day.

Health and a long life to you.
Land without rent to you.
A child every year to you.
And if you can't go to heaven,
May you at least die in Ireland.

Here's to a sweetheart, a bottle, and a friend.
The first beautiful, the second full, the last ever faithful.

Here's to health and prosperity,
To you and all your posterity.
And them that doesn't drink with sincerity,
That they may be damned for all eternity!

Here's to my bride: she knows everything about me, yet loves me just the same.

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Here's some tips. Hope they help.

[marden]

Writing a Great Best Man Toast - Tips on Toasting the Bride and Groom

[Andy8]

I was best man at a wedding a few years ago. I told a story how the groom's computer was stuck because of the porn sites that he visited and he needed my help to fix his PC before his Girlfriend (now his wife) came home from work. Needless to say that everyone was laughing and good time was had by all.

[jebjeb]

I don't see any harm in the story. Try and beef it up a little and it should be good.

My one piece of advice is to write an original speech. Anyone who has been to lots of weddings will know what it is like to hear a best mans speech which you have heard before as they have just got it (or elements of it) off the web.

Use the web as guidance but push on with a good, original speech.

Let us know how it goes!

[philm]

It's a very emotional day. Even the cake is in tiers.

[moonmonkey]

Originally Posted by macfantn

is it wrong in my speech to thank the groom for letting me cheat off him in high school in history class? is it even funny?

Yes, its funny, do it.

Also mention when he shat himself in geography and had to wear his sports shorts all afternoon.

[Nivag]

Originally Posted by philm

It's a very emotional day. Even the cake is in tiers.

lol - that's excellent!! i would defo of said that at my mates wedding where i was best man.

i did the same as IceEnclosure's friends wedding and winged the whole speech. i had an idea of what i was going to say before hand. managed not to mention any of his previous girlfriends/conquests. said his choice in wife was better than his choice in cars - which could of gone really bad if i had had a few more drinks and likened her as easy to get going and something everyone wants to drive, but i didn't.

don't really remember much of it but everyone liked it, once i'd stop swearing in first 10 secs through nerves and booze

[davesimondotcom]

Honestly, I don't get the "zinger" thing of best man speeches.

Everyone is there because they love either the bride or the groom, or both. Talk about them and how you like them, too.

My speech at my best friend's (second) wedding - "Scott has been my best friend for 15 years. He's like a brother to me. Jennifer, welcome to the family. I'd like to toast to two great people who make each other even better."

Now, I could have commented about how his first marriage only lasted 18 months. Or that I really like his second wife and his first was a bitch. But I didn't.

[Monique]

Originally Posted by marden

As long as neither of you can get in trouble by announcing it, it's ok.

But do you want to introduce the idea of cheating at the guy's wedding?

You'll have the bride glancing over her shoulder every time they go out in public!

If you can follow up that story with OVERWHELMING evidence of his ethics and morality and how he turned into a saint (Doctor, Preacher, Head of GreenPeace or some other noteworthy charitable endeavor) while you went into a life of crime (politics or journalism or car sales or an attorney etc.) then it could work.

Remember, these moments will live on not just in people's memories but on video.

The bride will HATE you if you plant a seed of doubt about his character.

Your buddy will CURSE you if you make it difficult for him to feel comfortable in his marriage on your account.

I know YOU were the cheater. He just aided and abetted your cheating. Accessory to the crime.

I'd think about another cute little naughty story. Or if you can conform to the guidelines I posted above it would be fine.

I'll say this, though...way to go for thinking enough about the seriousness of the toast to pose the question here.

BTW, here's my favorite toast.

He offered his honor.
She honored his offer.
And to celebrate their wedded bliss throughout this nite may they enjoy endless rounds of
Offers and honors. Honors and offers.

*Clink*

Get a grip would you! We are talking about years ago and about a history test. He was not a traitor to his country.

[Dark Helmet]

Originally Posted by macfantn

is it wrong in my speech to thank the groom for letting me cheat off him in high school in history class? is it even funny?

What you think it will turn into some prime-time TV show where they end up taking away your high school diploma as a result and forcing you to go back to finish the course?

[::maroma::]

I had this idea when I almost had to give a toast at my cousin's wedding. I was going to write a sort of Mad-Lib style toast, and have the bride and groom fill in the pertinent adjectives, nouns, verbs etc. Basically write a normal, boring type toast, and fill in the blanks to make it totally silly and funny. Like the old style books you could buy. I just remember some those Mad-Libs turning out to be hilarious. I thought it would be funny to do a nonsense type toast, since the whole idea of the toast is so played out. Plus getting the bride and groom in on it would be fun too.