Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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Who has done it?
I am best man at my brother's wedding tomorrow. Had a rehearsal last weekend in the church. I'm not sure if this is how it always works, but I have to stand throughout the ceremony, after handing the rings over I have to remain standing then move some stools away. I am only allowed to sit when the vicar goes to pulpit to talk 
I was hoping he would ask a mate and I was off the hook!
I think I may be more nervous about that than the speech actually!  I only did it on Monday, pretty difficult, partly because my brother is a knob 90% of the time and partly because I couldn't think of much to keep it lighthearted. I found a speech on a wedding planning website and re wrote mine around that, I actually did re write it btw, but I needed to see what was expected! I've kept it pretty short as I really don't want to be up there at the night do reading to loads of people!
How did others find it?
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Edd
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Registered: 8th Nov 04
Location: Glasgow
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Done it once and really enjoyed it, dont go too short though you're the highlight of the day for most
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
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Been an usher. Now that was easy
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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cant remember when i could sit down
think its right after you hand the rings over
keep them in your jacket pocket, makes it easier to get at
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baza31
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Registered: 19th Apr 03
Location: yorkshire
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Just chill and enjoy the day don't worry about it . I think alot of weddings have got too serious and formal ( like rehearsing etc ) probably reason I've never had anything to do with the organising
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adiohead
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Registered: 28th Sep 01
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Donedid
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Ben J
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Registered: 31st Jan 05
Location: Cheshire
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I did it for my best mate. Speech went down a storm tbf.
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Neil
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Registered: 2nd Nov 03
Location: Newcastle Drives: E46 MSport Coupe
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Done it quite recently. Only really had to stand to give the rings over, then to be a 'witness'. Was crapping myself about the speech but it went really well. Just relax and enjoy the day.. and have a stiff drink before your speech 
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Ryan
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Registered: 23rd Jun 08
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I did it last week! I sat down after handing the rings over. And the speech is easy once you start speaking, I just took advantage of the champagne reception beforehand
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Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
Location: Jimmy Bennett's la la land.
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I've done it too, probably the most pressure of the wedding, especially with pals like mine.
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Matt L
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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I have to do it for my brother next year, not looking forward to the speech lol.
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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I did in March for a mate in South Africa, and I am again for another mate in February
Speech is the bit I hate. Wedding in SA was very low key - literally about 25 people and even then I hated doing the speech. The one in February is to about 120 people 
I stood at the front with the groom till the bride came in, then sat down, then was asked to come back up at the relevant time to hand over the rings - so a slightly 'unusual' way of doing things I think? I have to admit I'm not really sure how it's all meant to be done!
I used this site for speech ideas btw: http://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-speeches/example_best-man_speeches_1/
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
Location: Lundin Links, Fife
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Did it a couple of months ago. I missed the rehearsal so didn't have a clue what to do really But aye, you stand for the rings then sit down normally. It's a piece of piss. I wrote my speech the day before
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Jas
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Registered: 13th Oct 04
Location: Mid Wales
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nope, only an usher
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Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
Location: Jimmy Bennett's la la land.
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Keep a note of funny stories, I used to got them in my phone etc, then when you come to write the speech think if it will offend anyone. i started mine off slightly offensive, mother of the bride had a right face on; started off with;
unlike me i've put some time and effort into this speech, I even I visited an old folks home at work and practised in front of a live audience there. I think it went well, they all pissed themselves anyway.
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Twiggy
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Registered: 15th Oct 04
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Think the speech and dentist are up there with the worst things ever!
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Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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Went really well. Got laughs and had people complimenting me all night. My brother was relieved it wasn't crude too.
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Russ
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Registered: 14th Mar 04
Location: Armchair
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Id be a great best man. I'm hilarious and taking the piss out of people is my speciality.
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