Speech by Mike Zacka
The only problem with the speech is that it is mainly for the groom and bride. There are a lot of references that only the groom and his family understood. I tried to make it comedic in the beginning and serious towards the end. I followed the kind of "format" that seems rather common with best man speeches. Intro is the introduction and compliments to bridesmaids and bride. Then some comedic stories about how the groom and I are best buds. Followed by stories about the groom and the bride and about how they are a grat couple. Finishing with thanking everyone for coming, congratulatin
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Speech Type: Best man
Speech Creator: Mike Zacka
Speech Date: 14/12/2014 15:32:27
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming. My name is Frank Zappa…uhh John Smith and I am the best man. I am not very good at driving, giving speeches, or communicating in general so bear with me.
Thankfully I did not trip…oh wait I did trip, but I don't think anyone noticed since the bridesmaids look great only outdone by Jane.
I have agonized over this speech for weeks about what I should say and how I should say it. It was smooth sailing once I realized I could get in a couple jabs at Bob without him being able to say anything during the speech. So with that…
Looking at him today makes me remember a couple events.
We have been friends for over 15 years, and we've had a kind of rivalry over trivial things. I remember well when we used play basketball and baseball at the park and argue over scores and rules.
That arguing even went into video games and movies. I ruined MLB 2005 for him by using pure skill by throwing the ball in such a way that Bob can only get balls or strikes, which he still to this day calls “cheap”. Heh, I am sure right now he wants to talk about how I am no longer the “great bearded Zacka” because of a poor bet on my part in a certain First Person Shooter game.
Oh, and by the way, I still think he is wrong about the back story to The Aliens vs Predators movie. Even though I no longer know what we even argued about, but we argued for hours. I apologize, my nerd comes out sometimes.
So now that I got my jabs in I'll have to watch my back tonight.
But seriously, Bob is a great and reliable guy that works harder than I ever could. He also is pretty smart since he was able to get his Masters degree while working as a full time software engineer. Whenever someone needed a hand he was always there to help. So with that I think he will make a great husband for Jane.
When Bob first came to my house and pridefully introduced Jane I had an feeling things would work out for them. Bob could not keep his eyes off her, I am honestly surprised he did not sprain his neck. Even back then it seemed like they fit will together.
That feeling grew stronger every time Bob and I would hang out or talked. From that point on he would constantly talk about Jane, and it usually ended with him saying he had to leave and hurry back to Jane, because she was waiting.
Then one day told me he proposed to her. I was surprised, but by that time I was more shocked at the cost of the wedding rings.
Just by looking at them you can tell they match each other perfectly.
Again, thank you all for coming. It has been an honor and a pleasure to be Bob's friend and best man. I would like for everyone to congratulate them, and to wish them a happy future together. A toast to Bob and Jane!
