Writing a best man speech is especially hard if you don't know what is expected of you. If you have not attended many weddings, or have not really listened to the best man speeches given at weddings, you may be wondering what the point of best man speeches is. It is important that you understand the motives behind giving best man speeches before you try to write one of your own.

Best man speeches are, in general, a way to help the wedding couple celebrate the wedding. The best man's duty, however, is to focus more on the groom while touching a bit on the bride during his Best man speech. A Best man speech is ended with a wedding toast or blessing to the couple. At the wedding reception there is usually a time allotted for Best man speeches. This can be before the meal (wedding breakfast), during the wedding breakfast, or after the wedding breakfast. Many best man speeches are also given when the new couple arrives at the wedding reception.

At the wedding reception wedding speeches are often announced by the master of ceremonies who will invite members of the wedding party to come up and give their wedding speech. At smaller weddings the Best Man may start off the wedding speeches. In general the wedding speeches will take some time. Wedding speeches will be heard by the Best Man, the Maid of Honour, the Bridesmaids, and other wedding party members. The father and mother of the Bride and Groom may also be asked to give speeches. Finally, the Bride and Groom will be asked to say a few words. At this point the floor will be opened for other guests to come forward and give their well wishes in the form of a
speech or a toast.

At some weddings, however, only specific people (usually the wedding party) are asked to give wedding speeches. The wedding speeches will follow a short welcoming comment that is made by the Best Man or master of ceremonies. During many wedding receptions it is typical for the master of ceremonies to introduce each speaker to the audience as they are inviting them up to the microphone to give the wedding speech.

After the wedding speeches the Bride and Groom are toasted and then the couple will have a chance to give their own wedding speeches. At some larger weddings the toasts and wedding speeches are intermingled throughout the evening so that wedding speeches don't take up too much time all at once.

At many weddings the Best Man will toast the Bridesmaids or make toasts on their behalf. The Best Man will also often toast the wedding hosts.

The best man speech is often longer and more formal than any of the other wedding speeches. It often ends with an invitation for guests to join the Best Man in a toast. At many weddings the Best Man will begin the evening's speeches. However, the speeches of Best Man vary widely from wedding to wedding. In many cases these speeches are humorous, although many Best Men also deliver excellent sentimental or touching best man speeches as well.