Wedding Speech Delivered by the Bride

Wedding Speech Delivered by the Bride

✨ Bride’s Wedding Speech (Sample)

Good evening, everyone.
First, I want to say how incredibly grateful I am to see all of you here—from our family, friends, and loved ones who have traveled near and far—to celebrate this very special day with us. Your presence means more than words can express. Today wouldn’t be complete without each and every one of you.

When I was younger, I used to imagine what this day might look like—what I would be wearing, where it would be, and of course, who would be standing beside me. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would be lucky enough to marry someone as patient, kind, supportive, and loving as the man I am standing beside today.

To my parents, thank you. For raising me, guiding me, loving me, and teaching me not only how to dream, but how to work for what matters. The values you instilled in me are the foundation of who I am. I hope today, and every day, I make you proud.

To my new family, thank you for welcoming me so warmly. I know marrying into a family means joining not just one person, but a whole world of traditions, stories, laughter, and shared memories. I am honored to become a part of yours.

And to my husband—my best friend, my partner, my calm place—thank you. Thank you for choosing me, every day. Thank you for loving me even when I’m not at my best, for believing in me, for listening, for laughing with me, and even for the moments when we grow through challenges together. You make life lighter, sweeter, and more meaningful. I promise to stand beside you, not just when life is beautiful, but also when it is difficult or uncertain. I promise to listen, to learn, to forgive, and to always choose us.

Today is the start of a new chapter, not the end of a story. Together, we will write a life filled with love, respect, adventure, and faith in each other. I am so excited for every tomorrow with you.

Thank you all again for sharing this unforgettable moment with us. May tonight be filled with laughter, joy, and memories we will cherish forever.

Cheers—to love, to family, and to a lifetime together.

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You may well be wondering what the Bride is doing making a wedding speech.

Well, those of you who know me well, know that I always have talked too much and usually find a way to get my two cents worth in so it probably is no surprise! I also wanted to say thank you to those deserving in my own words.

When I met Ray, I was totally off men and relationships, so it is a more than a little surprising to find myself standing here just under two years later! I have my sister to thank for this remarkable conversion, as she was the Cilla Black wannabe who got us together – with all the subtlety of Blind Date I might add. Her favorite trick was to invite Ray to come for drinks with her and I and then suddenly “remember” she’d left the iron on or hadn’t fed the cat or any other such nonsense.

Of course this was highly embarrassing and cringe-making but I am so very grateful to Donna for knowing us both better than we knew ourselves, knowing that we should be together and putting us in each others’ lives.

She has been a great Bridesmaid and she has helped a lot over the last few months; not least in the organisation of a top hen party - the details of which follow the time honoured code of “What goes on tour, stays on tour”! Donna not only is the best sister a girl could ever have but she is also my very bestest friend and has been my idol since I arrived in this world. Thank you so much for everything, not least for loving me. This is just a small gift as a token of our love and appreciation.

While I am on thanking there are a few more that I would like to do and I promise to be brief!
Firstly thanks to all of you for coming and thank you for the wonderful gifts – we’ll look forward to opening them when we get back from honeymoon. I know that most of you took time off work and travelled a long way to be here and I want to say how much it means to us to share our day with the family and friends that love us.

Sadly not everyone could be with us and I would especially like to mention Ray’s Grandfather, George who sadly passed away last year and my favourite Aunt, Auntie Kissie who has been very ill and wasn’t well enough to make the journey. They are both sorely missed here today.

Secondly I want to thank Ivor – the best best man – he has done a fantastic job, although depending on the contents of his speech, I may retract this!!!! Seriously he has been an amazing support to Ray and has done us both proud in his role. Thanks Ivor for making our day that little bit more special and for not shaving Ray’s hair off on the stag night.

Thanks also to Belinda, my wicked step-mother! – the reading was beautiful and thank you for agreeing to do it. Thanks also for getting my Father here on the right day, at the right time and in the right clothes. Here’s a little something for you to thank you for everything.
I’d like to say a few words about my Mom and Dad. They have been the best parents a girl could wish for and they are also my friends. My Mom is the most amazing person and she taught me to be independent from a very young age. I’m sure Ray would NOT thank her for this as I am incredibly stubborn as a result - but it always made me aware that when I did get married, if I got married, it would be to the right man at the right time and that is certainly true. She is also
an incredibly talented singer, which I’m sure those of you who heard her sing earlier will agree. It was beautiful and meaningful and I’ll remember it forever – thank you so much Mom.

My Dad on the other hand, taught me something that is invaluable; SPORT IS VERY IMPORTANT. This is something that I know will stand me in good stead in my marriage to Ray! It is said that you marry a man like your Dad and if that’s true – then kind, generous, loving, caring, supportive, always there when you need him and great to hug is what I’m getting. Thanks so much for everything Dad, not least for giving me away – although you were probably glad to get rid of me!

I’d just like to say a few words about three of the most excellent girls one could ever hope to meet. Angie Schofield, Tracie Buckley and Catherine Meakings. I’ve been very lucky to find good friends like them. Angie and her husband came over this morning to blow up balloons and bring the table decorations and cake over. Tracie is kindly going out of her way to Merseyside to take my bouquet to my Aunt who couldn’t make it and Catherine has been to John Lewis for me so often in the last few months that they have given her her own entrance. I just wanted to thank you all, not just for the practical things you have done but for the support you have given me. These small gifts are a huge token of my love and appreciation. Thanks a lot you guys.

So now I turn to my new Husband! Last but certainly not least. I want to thank you Ray for a wonderful day – thank you for all your hard work in realising our dreams – today has been so perfect.
I have never been able to find the right words to express just how I feel about this man who has become my husband today – so I’m going to recite this poem in the hope that it might go someway to let him know just what he means to me.
I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I’m with you
I love you, not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you have made of me
I love you for the part of me that you bring out.

I love you for putting your hand into my heaped up heart
And passing over all the foolish weak things that are held dimly there
And for drawing out into the light all the beautiful belongings
That no-one else had looked quite far enough to find.
I love you because you have helped me to make my life a beautiful life worth living
I love you because you have done more than anything could have done to make me good
And more than any fate could have done to make me happy.

You have done this by being yourself and loving me.
You know, my Nan always told me to marry a rich man – I couldn’t have married a richer man than Ray. He is rich in inner strength, understanding and kindness, in forgiveness and patience. He is my everything and I am very proud to be Mrs Lewis. I‘d like to propose a toast to us – the best is yet to come.

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Indeed, where should I begin! What on earth caused the delay?

Before delving into the customary character critique of the groom that typically constitutes a best man’s address, I would like to express my gratitude to Jason for his gracious remarks regarding the bridesmaids, who undoubtedly appeared stunning and performed exceptionally well.

It was a significant privilege to be invited by Jason to serve as his best man on this momentous occasion in his life.

I aimed to fulfill this role with the utmost diligence, thus I deemed it necessary to conduct some research, turning to the internet for guidance.

I embarked on a quest for information pertaining to the duties of a best man, along with various suggestions and advice; however, as anyone familiar with the internet can attest, it is remarkably easy to become distracted,

especially when one’s spouse is out, as I have been informed by my married acquaintances.

Nevertheless, after being sidetracked for a few hours, I returned to my inquiry regarding best man-related matters.

On a lighter note, I did stumble upon some intriguing information about continental drift.

I understand that you did not come here for a discourse on plate tectonics and geography, yet this is indeed fascinating material.

It appears that the continents of Europe and America are converging at a pace of approximately 5 centimeters annually. This is a rather sluggish advancement. Scientists have even devised a scale to quantify movements that occur at such a slow rate, referred to as the Jason Murch scale, named for the duration it has taken him to make an honest woman of Christine!

In fact, when Jason initially requested that I be his best man, my immediate reaction was, "Goodness, I must prepare a speech!"

What shall I discuss?

My research indicated that my address should incorporate some amusing anecdotes at the groom’s expense, or rather, a form of character assassination.

I recall attending a wedding where the best man stood up and remarked how the groom, being a man who had led a modest and virtuous life, had provided him with very little enticing material for risqué and scandalous stories to enrich his best man’s speech.

Fortunately, the situation with Jason is not as one might expect. However, the downside is that I possess an abundance of material, which may prolong our time together, so I trust you are all seated comfortably and free of urgent commitments for the next few hours.

Of course, I am merely jesting. I do have a considerable amount of material, yet 90% of it is unsuitable for public sharing. There was the cast of the ladyboys of Bangkok, and the goat...

I am aware that many individuals here might be curious about what Christine finds appealing in Jason.

I have known him for quite some time, and to be honest, I am uncertain as well! It could be attributed to his strong work ethic. Our initial meeting occurred when we were both representatives selling carpets. Jason frequently made trips to Chippenham and back, not to meet clients, but rather because he spent most of his time at home and needed to accumulate mileage on his vehicle to create the illusion of productivity.

Currently, Jason is employed as a training consultant. He demonstrated early potential in this role by instructing Christine on how to answer the phone for the boss, always claiming that Jason had departed the house hours earlier, despite still being in bed.

Despite this unconventional sales strategy, Jason achieved significant success. He was honored as the guest of distinction at a distributor's annual awards event. I am certain it was merely a misunderstanding that resulted in a night spent as a guest of the Berkshire constabulary! I believe a drink may have been involved.

Returning to the original inquiry, what does Christine see in Jason? It is likely not his work ethic; perhaps it is his romantic disposition? As anyone familiar with Jason and Christine can attest, they have a passion for travel. In fact, they have journeyed to so many distant locations that their carbon footprint surpasses that of Alan Wicker. Scientists estimate that they are personally accountable for approximately 15% of global warming and the submergence of certain low-lying islands!

They have traveled to numerous destinations, including Rome, The Vatican City, Venice, St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, Las Vegas, The Strip, the Bellagio Hotel, and New York, where they enjoyed carriage rides through Central Park and visited the Empire State Building, among other very romantic locations.

This may seem ideal for a marriage proposal, and while that could be accurate, Jason opted for something different. He selected a venue that is decidedly less glamorous, yet he insists it is just as romantic: ********’s cabaret club and fish and chip restaurant in Las Americas, Tenerife. I am not implying that it is rough… in fact, I am genuinely not suggesting it is rough, as the owners might take offense and have me eliminated!

Thus, it is neither the work ethic nor romance that prevails; I suppose it will remain one of life’s great mysteries, much like why men have nipples or why women visit the restroom in pairs. However, Christine did mention that Jason has always brought joy into her life.

To be precise, she stated that he never turns off the lights, but it essentially conveys the same sentiment. To be honest, Jason and Christine have experienced many romantic moments together, and I would like both of you to share one with us today.

Christine, could you please place your right or left hand flat on the table, and Jason, would you kindly place your hand on top of hers?

Wonderful, I would like you to remember and cherish this moment forever… the last time you will have the upper hand, Jason.

On a more serious note, I have known both Jason and Christine for many years and hold their friendship in high regard. Jason has always been a wonderful friend, and they have consistently been there for me whenever I needed support.

I would also like to express my gratitude to Christine for the countless Sunday lunches and the use of the spare bedroom, despite occasionally leading her husband astray from the path of righteousness.

I realize that arriving home at 3:30 in the morning and waking you up was not amusing, but at that moment, it certainly seemed so. I know that as an understanding wife, there will be many such instances in the future… or perhaps not, as the case may be.

It has been a privilege to know both of you, and  I feel that both of your families have become nearly like a second family to me. I have come to know all of your children. Jason’s parents and Christine’s late father, Alan, would undoubtedly have been very pleased to see how beautiful she appears today.

Before I conclude, I have a few messages to share from individuals who were unable to attend today. Jason’s son, Wesley, is not present and sends his best regards; I believe the only person more disappointed than Wesley about his absence is the individual who will have to face him in the cage later tonight.

Additionally, there is a card from the members of the Avon Packet Cricket Club. It states, ‘Jason was ineffective in all positions, but we hope Christine has better luck with him later.’ I am not entirely certain what that implies, but nonetheless...

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like you all to stand, etc.......
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