I have to give a wedding speech/toast at my sister's upcoming wedding. We are not very close, see them maybe once,twice a year during holidays. Just want to keep it very short and simple but honestly, all I have is along the lines of "I wish them all the best". What else can I say?
Ideas For Wedding Speech
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Save yourself the stress and just quote a classic:
SONNET 116
"Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O no! it is an ever-fixed mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wandering bark,
Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle's compass come:
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom.
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved."
You'll add class to the moment, toast them well and come off quite erudite.
SONNET 116
"Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O no! it is an ever-fixed mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wandering bark,
Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle's compass come:
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom.
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved."
You'll add class to the moment, toast them well and come off quite erudite.
Why not something along these lines? "Ahem......SUCKER....." then let it hang as to which one you are refering to.
More like my cuz, so hence not so close. Just looking for some general lines that anyone can make a quick toast to.
DD: I think that might be a bit too deep for this wedding lol. Language will also be an issue for some of the older guests, so another reason of keeping it short and simple
I tried searching on internet but really no luck. More stuff for parents, bestman.
I know one guy who said, "Thanks to the bride's father for coming... 26 years ago!" It embarrassed everyone, I'd advise you not to go that route.
Share a clever anecdote about marriage, here’s an example.
"Marriage is where a man and a woman become one. The problem starts when they try to find out which one." This is a simple little joke that can put the crowd at ease, and really make you seem funny, even if you’re not.
Share a clever anecdote about marriage, here’s an example.
"Marriage is where a man and a woman become one. The problem starts when they try to find out which one." This is a simple little joke that can put the crowd at ease, and really make you seem funny, even if you’re not.
Romantic and classy. If you go this way, you will be nailing one of your sisters friends at the end of the night. (Don't get to drunk)
OR
Get real drunk. Thank everyone for everything. Tell a funny story from when you were teenagers.
"You're a lucky guy to be marrying my sister, my friends all tell me that she's the best lay in town."
Be very apologetic the next day.
remind the groom that the first thing the bride does after you carry her across the threshold is put her foot down. and if they haven't co-habited yet, let them know that the side of the bed they pick on their first night will be their side FOREVER!
welcome the groom into the family. tell an anecdote how you weren't sure about him at first but now see him as the brother you never had. no nastiness. no long-winded stories that aren't funny. finish with a toast.
welcome the groom into the family. tell an anecdote how you weren't sure about him at first but now see him as the brother you never had. no nastiness. no long-winded stories that aren't funny. finish with a toast.
Ya getting drunk and letting loose is definitely not an option lol. And 10 mins is too long. The crowd is very mix that is why I have to keep it short and especially very simple and traditional. Stories and nastiness (joke or no joke) would not work at all. Like I said I know the general thing to say, wish them well etc etc.
Much like what Larry suggested, welcome to the family along that kind of line is what I am going for.
Oliverk: Thanks for the link, I might use something from there as well. Either that or a small joke like others have said. Brill, that is a good little joke, no nastiness just simple joke I'm sure most will get.
Thanks all!
Much like what Larry suggested, welcome to the family along that kind of line is what I am going for.
Oliverk: Thanks for the link, I might use something from there as well. Either that or a small joke like others have said. Brill, that is a good little joke, no nastiness just simple joke I'm sure most will get.
Thanks all!
Explain why the bride wears white! The dishwasher should match the stove! They will then understand why your a member of terb lol!
I'm actually going to a friends wedding this afternoon! I am not exactly making a speech but I will make a Toast!
Here is some tips. NEVER talk about ex's! A good speech has a good opening and a good closing. Start by introducing yourself. Once you have their attention it would be nice to follow your introduction with something interesting or funny or whatever suits your style.You could tell a story about the couple that not many guests have heard but please keep it clean! and finish off with a Toast and then sit down and drink the night away!
Here is some tips. NEVER talk about ex's! A good speech has a good opening and a good closing. Start by introducing yourself. Once you have their attention it would be nice to follow your introduction with something interesting or funny or whatever suits your style.You could tell a story about the couple that not many guests have heard but please keep it clean! and finish off with a Toast and then sit down and drink the night away!
True colours come out at the most important moments in life.
Dignity, warmth, class and sincerity will be remembered.
Trying to be a comedian when you aren’t one will also be remembered.
The choice is yours. Head held high the rest of the night and in the future. Or being seen as an idiot by family and friends for a long time.
Dignity, warmth, class and sincerity will be remembered.
Trying to be a comedian when you aren’t one will also be remembered.
The choice is yours. Head held high the rest of the night and in the future. Or being seen as an idiot by family and friends for a long time.
Ain't that the truth. Hence, my toasts and speeches are always warm, somber and dignified.... while, on the inside, I'm trying my damnest not to burst out laughing or remind the groom about that receptionist he was banging behind his first wife's pregnant ass. A couple of index cards really help to stay focused, I find.
Yes go classy, compliment the bride and how she makes your mate such a happy bloke...5 mins tops...remember ya got kids and oldsters...find some interesting unique observation, like how geeked up he was after his first date with her. Oh, and being sweet and sensitive raises your chance of getting laid at the wedding exponentially. Lots of women jack-primed about breeding who've been taking the edge off their critical thinking skills via the open bar and think awww he's so sweet!!.
May the Groom eat the same pussy for many years to come. May the Bride give the Groom head at least once a year for many years to come.
