The brother best man speech is one of the much-awaited events in the wedding. Everyone stops what they're doing and listen with what you have to say. It is always fascinating to hear that someone else thinks that the union of the couple is the best thing to happen to them. People anticipate to get some juicy details from the brother best man speech, at least I know I do. After all if there's someone who knew the groom better it is his brother. Here are some do's and don'ts in preparing the brother best man speech.

Do's

1. Do tell that your brother is a wonderful guy.

This will comfort the bride and the bride's family. By telling them that your brother is a good catch, it can affirm their trust to your brother, the groom.

2. Do welcome the bride to your family.

One of the cores of your speech should be to formally welcome the bride as an addition to your family. The bride is now your sister and law. You'll be seeing more of her in the family gatherings. Ease her worries by acknowledging that she is now one of you and not an outsider.

Don'ts

1. Don't use the speech to lash out your feelings.

Regardless you approve of the wedding or not, make sure that you don't ruin the wedding by making a statement that can cause friction between you and the newlywed. Save all your angst on private conversations. You are there to show your love and support to your brother. The occasion should be centered on the happiness of your brother and not on your opinions.

2. Don't say anything that will make the groom look like a fool.

As his brother, you are a keeper of his most humiliating stories. Weddings are not the time to plan your revenge by exposing some embarrassing events in your brother's life. Your brother should be a beacon of a perfect man on his wedding. Don't tarnish his white shining armor by throwing unessential jokes at his expense.

That's it! Use these tips and you should be in safe water for your best man speech process.