Find the story
Use guided questions to choose a real moment that shows who he is. Keep the detail that makes it yours.
GUIDE + WORKBOOKBEST MAN SPEECH KIT
A speech worthy
of the occasion.
You bring the memories. Best Man Backup gives you the structure, worked examples and cue cards to shape them into a speech that sounds like you - and prepare to deliver it with confidence.
YOUR DIGITALWRITING KIT
AND CUE CARDS
You've got his back - we've got yours
FROM BLANK PAGE TO LAST LINE
A clear next step.
At every stage.
You bring the memories. The kit helps you decide what belongs, put it into words and practise saying it aloud.
Make it a speech
Build a clear opening, a story with a point, a warm welcome for the couple and a toast. Edit the full draft in Word.
FINAL SPEECH DOCUMENTMake it feel natural
Rehearse aloud, find your rhythm and turn your speech into clear prompts on large cue cards.
CUE CARDS + REHEARSAL CHECKLISTWHAT YOU RECEIVE
Inside the speech kit.
These are pages from the customer files. Each document has a different job, so you know what to open next.
UNDERSTAND THE APPROACH
The speech guide
Structure, story selection, safer humour and examples that explain the thinking behind a strong speech.
TURN IDEAS INTO WORDS
Your writing documents
A guided workbook for planning and a separate Word document for the complete speech you’ll rehearse.
TAKE THE RIGHT PROMPTS
Large cue cards
Type in Word or print and write by hand. A4 and US Letter versions, with two cards per sheet.
YOUR SPEECH. AT A GLANCE.
Keep your place.
Stay in the moment.
Your best stories deserve engagement with the room. Turn your speech into short, personal prompts you can glance at as you speak.
- Six cue cards, with room for the words that matter.
- Your choice: type your prompts or print and write by hand.
- A4 and US Letter layouts, two cards per sheet.
Included in the Best Man Speech Kit. Digital files to print at home.
FROM MEMORY TO MATERIAL
You know the stories.
Here’s how to tell one.
The games you played. The rivalry that never quite ended. The excuses you still bring up. Start with a moment you can actually picture.
This fictional football example shows the approach: set the scene, land the joke, then give it a reason to be in the speech.
NOTES, NOT PERFECT SENTENCES
Football with my best friend. Another defeat. His excuses: referee, field, breakfast. Twenty-minute explanation. I’d only offered him a ride home. Still bringing it up years later.
Start with what happened and the detail you still laugh about. Leave the polished sentences for later.
TURN THE NOTES INTO A STORY
“My best friend has never lost a game of football. His team has. Plenty. But he’s always been very clear that those are two different things. After one defeat, he blamed the referee, the field and his breakfast. I’d only asked if he wanted a ride home.”
Pause after “Plenty.” Let the excuses build, then give the final line space.
GIVE THE TEASING A GOOD ENDING
“I’ve spent most of my life trying to beat him at something. Today, I’m just proud to stand beside him.”
The joke targets a familiar habit: having an excuse for everything. The offer of a ride home brings his grand explanation back down to earth. The short, honest ending brings it back to why you’re standing beside him.
Use a real memory of your own. Choose something he’d laugh about too, and give guests enough context to get it.
THE FILES IN ACTION
See what you’ll
be working with.
A short, silent walkthrough of the writing documents and cue cards.
PERSONAL, WITHOUT STARTING ALONE
You’re the best man.
You don’t have to be a writer.
Tell a story your friends recognise and the rest of the room can follow. Bring your humour, say what you rate about him, and include the couple.
- Set up the story so guests who weren’t there get the joke.
- Keep the teasing to things he’d laugh about too.
- Give the couple their moment before you raise a glass.
- Rehearse aloud, then take the key prompts on your cue cards.
The kit gives you structure, examples and editable documents to work with. You choose the stories and write the speech. No bespoke writing or live coaching is included.
BEFORE YOU BUY
A few useful answers.
What files do I receive?
11 files: a Start Here PDF, a 12-page speech-writing guide, an editable Word workbook, print workbooks in A4 and US Letter, a final-speech Word document, cue cards in Word and PDF for both paper sizes, and a rehearsal checklist. They arrive together in a ZIP download.
Is this a finished speech?
No. It’s a guide and set of working documents that help you write your own speech using your own memories. Examples show the approach; they aren’t a replacement for your story.
What can I edit?
The workbook, final speech document and cue cards are supplied as editable Word files. The PDFs are for reading or printing; they are not fillable PDF forms. Use a compatible Word editor and check the layout before printing.
Why buy this instead of using a free template or AI?
A free template or chatbot can help you draft. The kit gives you an organised process, a complete worked speech, editable writing documents, large cue cards and a rehearsal checklist in one download. You’re buying prepared guidance and usable files; your memories and judgement still make the speech personal.
Do I have to use AI?
No. You can work through the kit using your own memories and a Word editor. Any optional writing tool should help shape your words, not invent personal stories.
Can I write on the cue cards by hand?
Yes. Print the PDF and write by hand, or type into the Word version first. Both A4 and US Letter versions are included, with two large cards per sheet.
Will anything be posted to me?
No. This is a digital download. Open the Etsy listing to see the current price, full contents and purchase details.
How do I get help with my download?
Use Etsy’s order and download help, or contact Best Man Backup through the Etsy shop attached to your order. You’ll need to unzip the download before opening the individual Word and PDF files.
What if I already have a draft?
Use the guide to check the structure, story, humour and ending. Then edit the full speech document and use the rehearsal checklist and cue cards to prepare the delivery.
He chose you.
Make your words count.
Create my best man speech (opens in a new tab)WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
- Purchase by clicking the linkChoose “Create my best man speech” to buy the kit.
- Download and unzipYour Word documents, PDFs and cue cards arrive together.
- Write, rehearse, deliverUse the guide and workbook, assemble your speech, then prepare your cue cards.
Digital files only. A compatible Word editor is needed for the editable documents. No physical delivery, custom writing or subscription.