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Wedding Presents/Best Man speech
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Boyfriends Dad is getting re-married next wednesday, it's snuck up. Boyfriend is the best man, and afaik has no speech, nor any inkling of what to put in it. I'm not much help, because a) I've never heard a proper BM speech and b) I've never met his dad - in over two years of being together that is rather bad. 
Also, the present. Last year we got his mum and her husband champagne flutes in a wooden box with a plaque on it (with their names) and a bottle of champagne. I don't want to do the same this time, but I'm a bit limited on other ideas especially as I don't know this couple or much about them. Boyfriend and his dad aren't close.
So, best man speech ideas/content/whatever appreciated, as are pressie ideas.
Also, the present. Last year we got his mum and her husband champagne flutes in a wooden box with a plaque on it (with their names) and a bottle of champagne. I don't want to do the same this time, but I'm a bit limited on other ideas especially as I don't know this couple or much about them. Boyfriend and his dad aren't close.
So, best man speech ideas/content/whatever appreciated, as are pressie ideas.
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as an idea:
Open your speech
You represent other members of the bridal party, so don't forget to thank the groom for his words about the bridesmaids.
Explain who you are
Let everyone know how you and the groom first met and how you feel about being his best man
Set the speech tone
Cue your character assassination
Say something funny at the groom's expense
Does he like to cook? Does he have a reputation for being tight with money? Is he obsessed about football? Think about the groom's character traits, interests and career
Tell an amusing anecdote about the groom
You're his best man for a reason, so delve into your mutual past and recite an entertaining story.
Don't forget the bride
Always make a point of saying something nice about the bride
Provide an insight into the bride and groom's relationship
What do they see in each other? Has the bridegroom changed?
Pay a sincere tribute to the groom
You've demolished his reputation. Now say something nice about him to reassure the bride's family
The final Toast
Does your boyfriend get nervous doing public speaking type things? I like stuff like that better when it doesn't sound too rehearsed and all that, but at the same time, you totally don't want to be standing up there with nothing to say... But let it come naturally- I'm sure he'll say what he wants to say and that it'll come across really well.
Gift-idea-wise, I imagine it's a lot harder to get something for someone who's already got a house and all that and therefore doesn't need glasses or a toaster or a kettle or whatever. Maybe you could get them a nice painting for their wall? Or maybe your boyfriend could find a really nice picture of him and his dad and get it blown up and framed for them? Or are either of you any good at arts and crafts? You could buy them some glasses (traditional like) and then do glass-painting on them. Or you could paint a picture for them. Something sentimental I think when they don't need any in particular.