The Best Man

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So. Got back from Jesse's wedding up in WashPA. Fallingwater was visited. Much alcohol was drunk. New Timberlands were purchased. Much food was eaten. And bridesmaids were inappropriately propositioned. A good time was had by all.

And my Toast kicked all kinds of ass. For those of you who might be in a wedding party in the not too distant future, I present to you The Best Man's guide to wedding toasts.

Outline:
I. How I know the Groom
---A. Groom Yay!
II. Then I met the bride
---A. Bride Yay!
III. They are a wonderful couple
---A. Cheap laughs at groom's expense
---B. See how wonderful bride is for loving this dope
IV. Wrapping up
---A. I'm so happy for these people I love
---B. Groom+Bride Yay! Best Wishes.

Fill it out, and you have your toast. Keep in mind the following:

1. It is not about you. It's about the love.
2. Tease, but do not actually shame, the groom - give enough details to make people believe you know the people, but not enough to make anyone really uncomfortable.
3. You are standing between the guests and the alcohol/food. Don't make them wait too long.

And then, a good time will be had by all. And you too, will be the best man. The Best.

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The bride and groom got toasted. I was toasted. Heh. Was a very good time. And I got to catch up on sleep.

My junior year of college we had a suite, along with another friend Eric. (Now at the MIT Media Lab.) It was a great reunion. I don't see those guys nearly enough.

No worries about the reply. You hadn't been online for a while, which is fine if you're fine. I'm glad you stopped by.