Writing a funny wedding speech can be a very tricky thing. Getting the tone right so you make the audience laugh but do not offend people can be a balancing act. If you are too personal you run the risk that people may take offence and spoil the mood the wedding. On the other hand if you are just cracking jokes with no relevance to the married couple then you could be seen as a show off trying to take away their moment.

If you can get the balance right with enough humor and poignant moments though your speech can be a real crowd pleaser and be one of the moments that everyone remembers. I have seen many times a best man or groom delivering a funny wedding speech and be greeted with cheers and pats on the back.

A great way to stand out is to be informal in your delivery. Think of it as a one-on-one conversation instead of a formal delivery. By using this conversational approach people will be hanging on your every word. When you throw in a good joke it is certain to hit even if the quality is not great.

Another tip to use is to hit some emotional nerves and do not be afraid of being a little bit sentimental. If you can get the audience to follow you and then throw in a good joke the surprise element will make it even better.

Delivering a funny weeding speech can be a hit or miss thing and you want to be sure you get it right. If you create a great speech in advance and practice on friends you can be one of the highlights of the wedding.