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Toast to the Bride and Groom
(Longer, personalized speech by old friend or relative when bride's father is
present but does not make a speech)
Marie's father, Mitchell, and her mother, Patricia,
have given me the honor of offering the opportunity to make a speech on this wonderful
occasion and propose a toast to to Marie and and Jonathan. When I asked why they
chose me, Mitch said, because you you have the loudest voice, and Patricia said, because
you tell the best jokes. I have seen Maria acting in school plays on many occasions
but today she doesn't need to act, she has a starring role.
Seriously, over the years I have seen Maria
develop many talents and accomplishments. She has won prizes for drama in school,
been awarded the first grade in drama, studied French and management, learned how to
drive, followed her interests in traveling, opera and reading historical novels,
biographies, as well as finding time to raise money for charity.
It was while she was at school, that she met
Jonathan who was studying.
Though Jonathan had not yet qualified as a
doctor, it was obvious that they had much in common. (Or: At first it didn't look
as if they had much in common.) But as they got to know each other Maria discovered that
Jonathan liked the arts as much as the sciences. And Jonathan learned that Maria could
speak fluent French. And when Jonathan learned that Maria had the best collection of
Beatles records, that clinched it.
These young people have a bright future
ahead of them, and wonderful career planned in New York. And I am sure you will want to
join me in wishing them every success and happiness in their new venture and marriage.
Please raise your glasses and drink to the health and prosperity of Maria and
Jonathan.
(Pause.)
To
Maria and Jonathan. Have you made a
wedding speech? If you are willing to allow us to show
it here on our site to help others Then Email it to:
speeches@foreverwed.com
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