tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64452011160166054742011-12-31T07:49:30.486-05:00In this blog I will discuss some subjects that are of interest to me and that will hopefully be of interest to others as well. Subjects will range from A to Z on things that I have learned something about in my sixty years plus of 'continuing education' on this plant. Life experience and training as retired clergy; Real Estate Professional; Amateur Photographer; Husband; Father; Grandfather and general life observer will all eventually be written about here. I hope you Enjoy.Rocket Mannoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445201116016605474.post-85255413839256078852007-07-13T20:22:00.001-04:002007-07-25T18:47:57.778-04:00When your best friend honors you by asking you to serve as his best man in his wedding it is a great complement, but now that you have been asked, what do you do?<br /><br />As a retired clergyman I have officiated at more weddings than I can remember and attended many of the receptions that follow. I have seen some great events when the best man took command of the situation and delivered many of the finest 'toasts' and 'speeches' that I have ever heard.<br /><br />It's not hard really! You just get up in front of a few hundred people and deliver a nice speech about your friend and his new bride, right?<br /><br />Well not exactly! Along with the great speeches I have heard some very dismal, long winded and self serving speeches by the well meaning best man.<br /><br />I have advised many a best man that were a little nervous about what to do and I would like to share some of that advise. There are no hard and fast rules here, just using good judgement and clear and concise words will make for a very successful toast.<br /><br />Here are 5 useful tips for preparing and delivering a very good toast to the Bride and Groom:<br /><br />1. Don't 'wing it'<br /><br />The material that you use should be well prepared, write it out in advance and practice.<br /><br />2. Keep your remarks positive.<br /><br />Don't talk about embarressing situations or stories, they may be funny to a few that 'were there' but you can bet they will not go over well with most of the guests, or more importantly, the bride and groom.<br /><br />3. Keep it short<br /><br />People will be impressed by the clarity and brevity of your speech if you keep it to the point.<br /><br />4. Be sincere<br /><br />The groom is your best friend, speak from the heart and mean the things you say.<br /><br />5. Don't drink too much<br /><br />Even one glass of beer or wine can loosen the tongue more that you think. Try not to have too many drinks, at least until after the toast.<br /><br /><br />When I started this post I also did some research on the subject and found several online resources that are available today that were not available even a few years ago, that may be useful in <a href="http://noah28.adzfree.hop.clickbank.net/">preparing your toast</a>, helping with the <a href="http://noah28.adzfree3.hop.clickbank.net/">writing of vows </a>and even <a href="http://noah28.amazingwp.hop.clickbank.net/">putting together the wedding</a> on a budget.<br /><br />Let me know if you found this post to be helpful. Good luck with the Wedding!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6445201116016605474-8525541383925607885?l=rocketscienceornot.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rocket Mannoreply@blogger.com2