If you have ever delivered a best man wedding speech you will know how nerve-wracking it is. The nerves generally start before the wedding day and do not stop until it is all over. Obviously part of it is because there will be a large crowd watching you and expecting so much from you. But also it is because it is the bride and grooms special day and you want to give them a great speech.

If you have to give a speech then you should accept the fact that you will be nervous but as long as you have prepared well this should not be much of a problem. If you have a great speech already written that is a proven winner you can focus on your delivery, pace and presentation skills.

So the first thing to do is to start writing. Think about some great moments and stories the groom has had over the years. Also think of things that happened to both the bride and groom together. Write down everything you can think of and you can edit it later.

You should avoid making it too funny without any emotional moments but do not make it too dry and formal. The delivery is important here as if you adopt a conversational style you will draw the audience in. Try to practice eye contact for this and you can make brief eye contact with people across the room.

If you can get a great best man wedding speech written in advance you can practice it and concentrate on your delivery. Expect there to be nerves but if you have put the work in then you should be fine.