The toast is one of the most exciting and emotional parts of a wedding. It's great to have friends and family step up to say nice things about the people getting married. We've all witnessed some great best man speeches and some not that great. While a couple is wedding planning in NYC, as the best man, make sure to keep these tips in mind so you deliver a magical speech for the newlyweds. Do plan ahead and practice They say practice makes perfect so a few weeks before the wedding take some time to think about what you want to say. Write a draft and work on it, edit and practice how you will deliver the speech. It doesn't have to be perfect but it will help you to be prepared for this special day. Don't forget about your time frame Consider the length of your speech, two to five minutes is ideal. No one wants to listen to ten minutes of memories, references or inside jokes that have nothing to do with the rest of the guests. Do say thanks Express your gratitude towards the couple, their family and anyone who was involved or helped to make the wedding happen. You'll get extra points for that! Don't go for touchy subjects Don't mention or talk about: ex-partners, sex, the divorce rate, or kids unless the couple is very open and have expressed they want to have children right away. Do tell a story People are ready to listen to something at this point of the wedding. Your story doesn't have to be long, poetic or even funny but yes come up with something nice. Mention great times you had as kids, in college or traveling. You will get extra points if you add into that tail how these times reinforce why the couple is a great fit. Don't be rude Be nice and polite, take manners into consideration. Don't use curse words in your speech, keep in mind that there are friends, family and maybe kids around.