Next to the bride and groom, the maid of honor and best man play an important role in a wedding.
They will be the newlyweds’ direct supporters during wedding planning and on the big day itself, which is why they are carefully selected by the couple.
In most cases, a best man is the groom’s closest friend, or if not, one of his male relatives, such as a brother or cousin. The best man in this story is none other than the groom’s 7-year-old son – someone you would never have expected.
That’s right, you read it correctly. This wedding’s best man is a child! One would normally think that it would only lead to disaster – how could a kid fulfill this role well, and most importantly, what would he say?Apparently, a lot for the little best man.
Nick del Bono chose Vincent del Bono to be his best man at his wedding. It’s easy to see why.
It was rare to see such confidence in a child of his age. While Vincent ran to the stage to give his speech, he had sheets of paper in hand.
Typically, he introduced himself to the audience.
If you don’t know me already, my name is Vincent del Bono, and I am my dad’s best man.”
With a naughty grin on his face, he quickly followed with, “I’m also a ladies’ man.”
The crowd hooted and laughed at this statement. Definitely an energizing introduction from this boy!
Before getting to the more serious parts of his speech, the boy dropped a few more humorous lines.
No matter if my dad is a real superhero or not, he is my hero. Even though he can’t fly, he has even greater powers.”
Lauren comforted his dad while holding back tears during this part of the show.
When I’m sick, he takes care of me. Every night before bed, he reads me a story. He taught me how to ski, how to throw a baseball, and how to have good manners. Every single game of mine he’s at, he makes me laugh. Most importantly, he loves me. Those things make him a superhero in my book.”
Vincent this time didn’t just take the stage, he dominated it with his touching and genuine words of appreciation for his dad. Like every good best man, he didn’t forget to acknowledge the bride.
Lauren fits right in with us in every way. She is silly with us, she takes care of us, she can hang with the boys, and there is no other girl that I would want as a part of our three silly butts.”
Vincent’s boyish way of saying he loves her clearly moves the bride to tears.
A final tearjerker from the boy was followed by a toast to the newlyweds from the crowd.
“Daddy, I am glad to call you my best friend and even happier that you asked me to be your best man. But most of all, I love that we are all part of the del Bono family. My heart is full of love for you guys.”
There was clearly a special bond between this father and son. Vincent ran into Nick after the speech, lifting his son to give him a big hug.
This is great!” Nick praised the boy and gave him a high-five like true best buddies.
What a beautiful speech, and what an intelligent child! Those wonderful words show how well Nick raised his son and how he grew up in a loving and joyous home.
Vincent delivers the BEST best man toast ever in the video below!