Who says that the best man for the job is the best man -- or even a man at all? This time, take some advice from a woman, besides it's the bride you need to impress and who knows better about what a bride wants to hear more than another woman?

One to Two weeks before:
Write your speech. This is actually the hard part ... start by introducing yourself -- remember not everyone at the wedding will know who you are -- and then tell a funny or touching story about the bride and groom. Something that illustrates the couple's personality and what makes their bond so special. The key words here are about the bride and groom, this isn't the time to tell stories about you and the groom so please, no spring break tales! Finally, close with a toast to the couple's future. Again, and this bares repeating, leave the funny stories about the groom for reminiscing with your buddies at the reception.

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