| The best man traditionally offers the first toast at a | | | | this type of toast is widely accepted and popular. If the |
| wedding. His toast can offer a thought provoking look | | | | best man is married himself, he may want to take this |
| at married life, honor his friendship with the groom or | | | | opportunity to offer the couple some sage advice for |
| reveal intimate and often embarrassing details of the | | | | enjoying a happy and peaceful marriage. He may also |
| coupleâs courtship. The traditional toast is | | | | wish to simply state why he admires the bride and the |
| simply a short speech given verbally but best men are | | | | groom and offer his best wishes. Still another popular |
| free to try other approaches to the toast such as a | | | | option for this traditional version of a best man's toast |
| slideshow or a video presentation. The best man could | | | | is to regale the guests with a slew of stories from the |
| also choose to give a verbal toast with a few new | | | | groom's wilder days. This, however, is not |
| twists. | | | | recommended at a wedding attended by mostly |
| The traditional best man's toast is a verbal speech that | | | | conservative guests as this can be embarrassing to |
| is given early in the reception. Although it is unoriginal, | | | | both the couple and the guests. |