Speech by Dean Boyce
I would immensely like to thank all at hitched.co.uk, don't know what I would have done without you! The speech went really well and it only took 6 whiskeys to calm the nerves. The response was so fantastic that people were asking for copies of the speech. My advice to future best men is endulge in a little bit of dutch courage and get that first laugh as soon as possible, I honestly don't know what the worry was all about. Dean Boyce(Chesterfield)
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Speech Type: Best man
Speech Creator: Dean Boyce
Speech Date: sep2002
SPEECH FOR D PEOPLE:
M – Ladies and gentlemen. Good afternoon my name is Mark and this is my partner in crime for the day, Dean. We are the best men. Some people may even say we are artistes but I am sure you will find out what type of artistes we are by the end of the evening!
D – Good afternoon ladies and gents. On behalf of the bridesmaids I would like to thank Dale for his kind words – Also I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody involved with today, the vicar and everybody who has travelled to get here. It's amazing how far people will travel for a free dinner!
M – When Dale asked us to be the best men we went out and got a book on the subject. We got as far as page M3 which read "Maintaining a clear head during the wedding celebrations is vital for the best man. You should stay sober at all times". So we threw it away!
D – During our research we looked into the 3 key elements of the wedding day.
THE AISLE – the longest distance you will ever travel
THE ALTER – the place where D become M
THE HYMN – the celebration of the marriage
I think Gail may have read the same book, because as I passed her earlier I overheard her whispering AISLE ALTER HYMN, AISLE ALTER HYMN!
M – As the best man I have had to ensure the groom arrives on time, sober and looking good. Well D out of 3 ain't bad. Well after all, look what we had to work with! We are best men, not magicians!
Of course my duties didn't end there. There was also the task of keeping all of Dale's ex-girlfriends at bay! Although, this was made a lot easier after the foot and mouth outbreak since most of them are still in quarantine!
D – Since Dale and Gail have decided to get married for better or for worse, it is quite appropriate really, as Dale couldn't have done any better and Gail definitely couldn't have done any worse!
M – There is just one more thing I would like Dale and Gail to do before we read out a few cards – Gail please put your hand on the table. Now Dale put your hand on hers. That's the last time you'll ever get the upper hand mate!
D – And now we'll read a few cards:
Congratulations and best wished to you both on this special day. From Bill and Mary Farkin and the whole Farkin family!
(few more cards)
D – Dale and Gail, it has been a privilege to be your best man today. I will take this opportunity of wishing you every happiness together.
Ladies and Gentlemen. Could I please ask you to raise your glasses, a toast to the new Mr and Mrs Boyce – Dale and Gail.
