The Complete Best Man

How to Turn a Terrifying Prospect into a Piece of Cake

By: John Bowden

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Paperback | 14 January 2006 | Edition Number 1

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I know exactly what you are thinking. It seemed such a good idea at the time, but now you are beginning to realise there''s going to be more to it than just turning up on time and handing over the ring. Am I right, or am I right? Fear not. Whether the happy couple has a traditional white wedding vision or a modernist view of their big day, this handbook will show you how to become their perfect best man...a best man who knows how to combine the best of the old with the best of the new. The groom will be glad he chose you. So pour yourself a cold one, sit back and get ready to learn how to turn a stressful honour into a piece of (wedding) cake.

Contents: Part 1 : The Best Man''s Duties 1. The Appointment 2. Countdown to the big day 3. Stag dos and don''ts 4. The big day Part 2: Your Speech 6. Ground rules 7. Planning your speech 8. Writing your speech 9. Making your speech Sample speeches

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"'...particularly helpful if you're concerned about how to convey sincere (and expected) emotions without your mates laughing at you!...Well worth the money.' An Amazon reader"'This book certainly makes the speech a pleasure rather than a terrifying prospect.' Asian Groom & Man

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Preface	p. vii
The Best Man's Duties	p. 1
The Appointment	p. 3
Make your mind up time	p. 5
Meet the extended family	p. 6
Countdown to the Big Day	p. 8
Clothing	p. 10
Transport	p. 11
The ceremony	p. 12
The reception	p. 17
Payments	p. 18
Your gift	p. 19
Honeymoon preparations	p. 19
Wedding eve	p. 19
Stag Dos and Don'ts	p. 21
Getting organised	p. 22
Travel arrangements	p. 27
Pranks and other nocturnal delights	p. 27
The Big Day	p. 29
Before the wedding	p. 29
At the wedding	p. 31
At the reception	p. 34
Final duties	p. 35
Checklists	p. 37
Countdown to the Big Day	p. 37
The Stag Do	p. 43
The Big Day	p. 45
Your Speech	p. 48
Your Speech	p. 51
Ground Rules	p. 53
Planning Your Speech	p. 60
A basic structure	p. 61
Opening lines and response on behalf of the bridesmaids	p. 61
Introduce yourself	p. 64
Set the tone	p. 66
Make a few general compliments	p. 66
Roast the groom	p. 67
Praise the groom	p. 68
Compliment the bride	p. 68
Congratulate the happy couple	p. 69
Offer a few pearls of wisdom	p. 70
Read the messages	p. 71
Big finish and toast	p. 72
Writing Your Speech	p. 74
Choose your material	p. 74
Get creative?	p. 75
Keep it flowing	p. 76
Use words to be said, not read	p. 78
Prepare your script	p. 79
Making Your Speech	p. 81
Find your style	p. 81
Make fear your friend	p. 85
Sample Speeches	p. 89
A final word	p. 135
Resources	p. 139
Index	p. 147
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The Complete Best Man

How to Turn a Terrifying Prospect into a Piece of Cake

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Industry Reviews

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