If he really is a special friend, a nice way in is to start by saying when you were asked to be best man you got some books and asked on the web about what to say when making a speech, then something light like, they recommend talking about how the couple met, but then they also say to avoid any stories about sex, so i can’t do anything. They said to talk a bit about some daft things he’s done in the past, but hey also said to keep the speech to 7 minutes, the advice i got has been useless. So I’m just going to tell you about him……
*big sincere and light hearted piece*
then finish with ..
and as i finish this i realise that the reason that these books and all the advice i received was useless is because xxxx isn’t like every other groom, he’s a one off, special and unique and none of the things that people usually say are enough to capture his true spirit.
*then to downplay the sickly sweetness* After they made ****, the broke the mould… They had to, it was crap.
*and finish to appreciative applause*