It is usual for him to open the speeches, usually with an introduction from the MC  that he toast the health of the newly weds.

• Welcome the parents of the groom and the guests.
• Say thank-you to the whole wedding congregation for coming to help make the celebration special.
• Talk a little bit about the bride, a brief outlook of what she is like and how you feel about her.  Including brief, precious, past moments of her childhood is always welcome and appreciated by the guests.
• Talk about the groom as a new addition to the family, welcome him and talk about his character and what he has achieved.
• Toast the happy couple, their health and happiness, use a special sentence which has meaning to you or a favourite poem or passage here if you wish.

Feel free to include light humour or a little gentle teasing in your speech but as with everything else, be careful not to overdo it.

This is by far the most anticipated speech as the guest look forward to that first acknowledgment as a married couple and feel disappointed if it is not included … You should always start with the classic words …”On behalf of my wife and I”.

• Thank the father giver for his toast and anything else which may pertain, then thank him for the bride herself. Stress more on support issues rather than money in this part of the speech.
• The groom should then thank his own parents.
• Thank the guests for helping to make the day a success and for gifts.
• Thank the bride for being a part of your life.
• Thank the bridesmaids, groomsmen and everyone else who was involved in any way.
• Pay a brief tribute to any special people who were not able to be at the wedding.

Traditionally the last one to speak.  The best man usually holds a special place in the life of the groom and the guest need to feel the bond of kinship or friendship which ever may be the case.  Make it fun, add humour and sentiment but remember not to include any really embarrassing moments, personal accounts, past exploits and keep it fairly short.  Remember to be complimentary at all times.

• Thank the groom for his speech
• The best man should express his connection with the groom.
• He can talk about the bride and groom as a couple, including how they met.
• Toast the parents of the couple.
• Read any written messages of congratulations sent from people who were not able to attend.