What kind of humor is appropriate in a best man speech?

  How do I know what humor is appropriate in the best man speech?

I’m so glad you asked this question.  Many best man speeches have been spoiled by poor judgment in this arena.  The answer to this is subjective, but keep this in mind; there will likely be children present, and there will be people of all ages adulthood listening to the best man speech.  You want them all to be able to relate to and laugh at your humor. 

Poking some fun at the groom is expected in typical best man speeches, but I would avoid poking fun at the bride in the best man speech.  Never mention ex girlfriends in the best man speech, and don’t insult anybody even if they are not a guest at the wedding reception.

How do I make my best man speech funny?

How do I make my best man speech funny? Humor in your best man speech is much easier than you likely realize.  A best man speech is intended to make the audience smile, chuckle, and laugh a little, but you are not expected to deliver a stand- up comedy show in the best man speech.  Comical stories in the best man speech are the best way to make the audience laugh.  This is easy humor to pull off too for the person who isn’t known for jokes and wisecracks.  Throw in some thoughts What are some other creative ways to make a best man speech funny?

What about inside jokes?

 What about inside jokes in the best man speech? 

These will often get you into trouble in the best man speech because many in the audience won’t understand the joke.  They often get bored as you deliver the best man speech because they don’t relate to the story that is leading to the punch line.