Writing a best man speech for Mr. Perfect might seem like a daunting task but with a bit of creativity anything is possible. Here's an example of a speech written for a best man, where I turned the Groom's "perfection" into the very thing the audience laughed at.

There are plenty of ways to get a best man speech right and also plenty of ways of getting a best man speech wrong. Here are a few basic tips to help any would-be best man avoid various pitfalls and ensure he delivers a killer speech and not a speech that gets him killed.

For those who prefer their humiliation in stereo, the double-act best man speech is a great option. Over the years I've written several of these bespoke speeches which have gone down a storm.

It's fine to get creative with a best man speech. They don't always have to follow a set structure. Here's an example of how I turned a speech into a pub quiz, where the questions were all about the groom and the audience were encouraged to interact.

Here's a heartwarming extract from a best man speech written for a client that shows no matter how hideous a mate might be, when it's time for him to get married, and he's in need of a best man, a true friend will put the hideousness to one side and be there for him.

If you're concerned about delivering a best man speech turn it into a series of diary entries from the groom. You'll be able to legitimately read out your speech without in any way seeming amateurish. All you need is to do is buy a glittery, teenage girl's diary and write all of the Groom's embarrassing tales from his point of view.

A killer best man speech doesn't have to be full of one-liners. There's plenty of funny to be found in a good story. And the more embarrassing the better. You won't need to have an expertly timed delivery and can just tell it like it is while the groom squirms.