WEDDING SPEECH

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Wedding Speech Delivered by the Groom

Wedding Speech :

On behalf of my wife and I, I would like to start by thanking for his kind words and I’d like to thank him on behalf of everyone here today for providing the wedding feast. I would also like to thank Leon and for welcoming me into their family and their kindness and friendship since I first met them, though obviously they didn’t know me at the time else they might have locked their daughter up to keep her safe from me!

And on that note I would also like to thank them for providing me with my bride without whom today would have been slightly more difficult even though the best man did offer to stand in…...but that’s another story. So, Leon and Mindy, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I would like to thank my own mom and for their support and assistance in making today happen and for welcoming into our family. I would especially like to thank my mom, not only for always being there for me but also because she has tried many times to get Becky to back out of this wedding but she did a terrible job and it went ahead anyway.

So thank you so, so much. I would also like to give extra special thanks to Bill and Sarah Fuckley. Without them showing me the way forward, giving such a brilliant example of how two people who love each other should move forward together, I know that I would not have been the happiest man in the world today. So, thanks to you too.

I would like to thank everyone here for coming today. I would particularly like to extend a warm welcome to , a mate from childhood, who came all the way from and has asked me to tell you he is young, free, single and filthy rich, and to tell you all that it means a lot to us both that everyone that is important to us could be here not only to celebrate our wedding day but also so that some of you could meet your new relatives – and with that goes my apologies, especially to the children and people with weak hearts in case the particularly ugly ones are scaring you as much as they do me.

Seriously though, we are very grateful for all your good wishes and your generous gifts. I would also like to thank and for delivering the readings in the ceremony today and Steven would like to extend the same message of wealth and availability as Gary did earlier. Mostly I would like to thank for agreeing to marry me in the first place as I can be a right arse at times! Becky,

I knew you would look wonderful today and you took my breath away when you came down the aisle. I want everyone to know how lucky I am to marry someone so beautiful, intelligent, kind, genuine, sixty……….sorry, does that say sixty or sexy……….sorry, I can’t read your writing Becky! Anyway, at this point I‘m supposed to tell you how Becky and I met but I can’t remember most of it due to the beer and she has made me promise not to tell what I can remember so you don’t think any less of her, but I can tell you that I knew from the beginning that Becky was right for me and I’m glad it turned out to be mutual.

However, since I have been with Becky I have learnt a few valuable lessons. Whenever you're wrong – admit it! Whenever you're right - Keep quiet and pretend you’re wrong anyway! And the correct response to anything she ever asks me is “yes my love” and try not to moan about how unreasonable I know it is.

But, at the end of the day I know that I’m getting the best deal out of this marriage and that you make me want to be a better man and I know that we are going to make each other very happy for the rest of time. Will that do my love? Finally I would like to thank the best man for getting out of bed to be here today. I have known for about 16 years or so and he also wants me to tell the ladies that he is solvent and single too……….so ladies and gentlemen I give you the best man. Wedding Speech

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Humorous Wedding Speech for a Groom in Sales

Humorous Wedding Speech for a Groom in Sales

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen - Today, I'd like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to a man who personifies intelligence, ambition, tact, generosity, and integrity. But it is ’s wedding so it's only fair that I talk about him as well.

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Now, I only met John a few years ago at university, meaning that I’ve had to rely on him perhaps more than I would have liked to get the details of his past. But apparently, the young was an exceptionally gifted child. After publishing his first novel at 15, John tells me that his English teacher was left in tears when he opted for the Sciences at A Level.

He then reluctantly turned down offers from and , in order to study at that other great beacon of learning – . But between leaving school and going to State, where I met John, I can only assume that something far too terrible to enquire about must have happened to transform him into the mediocre bum that I know.

While at State U. John spent so much time skipping lectures they almost changed his degree to home economics. And when he left, his head of department gave him this reference: ‘Any company who gets
Mr. Cervoni to work for them will be very lucky indeed’. So not surprisingly, John has done absolutely nothing to help with the planning of this wedding. At one stage, got so desperate for help she had me search him for a socket. She wondered if maybe she had to plug him in.
Believe it or not, I wasn’t John’s only friend at university.

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John developed a close relationship with an African exchange student, named . Their relationship was close in the sense that John admired Chimaka’s essay writing abilities and John was kindly always on hand to help Chimaka tidy up his written English.

Now Chimaka, who’s father was a tribal elder in and who’s village had donated money to send Chimaka to England, was rather shocked to find himself called into the Dean of Faculties office one morning to explain similarities in his essay to those of John. Two hours later, finding Chimaka on his doorstep threatening suicide, or murder, John's future skills as a salesman came into play.

Quoting statistical probability, with a straight face, John managed to save both university careers. Now, I recently managed to track down Chimaka to invite him on the stag night (bachelor party). But unfortunately he had to cover the drive through shift at the .

I mentioned John’s future lay in sales and for the last three years he’s been calling himself an independent salesman. I spoke to someone at his work and they confirmed this - he takes orders from no one. But he works almost everyday - almost on Monday, almost on Tuesday, almost on Wednesday.

Now, what attracted Melissa to John? We know it can’t have been his exploits in the field of salesmanship. So could it have been his reputation as a rock guitarist? Well, I’ve seen John perform on several occasions at university so I speak with enough authority to rule that one out. More likely, it was his kind, thoughtful nature and his ability to make her feel special … that and his penthouse.

But it’s obvious what attracted John to Melissa. She is such a beautiful, witty, charming and thoughtful person. And when she agreed to marry John, it totally proved to me that old adage – opposites really do attract.

All kidding aside - congratulations, both of you. You make a great couple, and I want to wish you all the best. So good luck, and may your marriage be long, happy and blessed with everything good in life.

Ladies and gentlemen, to the bride and groom.

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Good evening everyone,

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is [Your Name], and I’ve had the absolute privilege of knowing [Partner 1] and [Partner 2] for many years. And by “privilege,” I mean I’ve seen enough stories to confidently say: this wedding was inevitable.

Today isn’t just about a beautiful ceremony, an incredible venue, or the fact that everyone looks unusually well-dressed and well-behaved. Today is about two people who found something rare — not perfection, but belonging.

From the moment [Partner 1] and [Partner 2] met, something clicked. Not in the dramatic, movie-style way — but in the real way. The kind where conversations last longer than planned, laughter comes easily, and life just seems a little lighter. The kind where silence is comfortable, and effort feels natural.

What makes their relationship special isn’t that they never disagree — because they do. What makes it special is how they disagree. With respect. With humor. With the shared understanding that it’s never “me versus you,” but always “us versus the problem.”

I’ve watched them grow — individually and together. They’ve supported each other through long days, big decisions, unexpected challenges, and countless small moments that quietly build a life. They celebrate each other’s wins as if they were their own, and they show up — consistently — when it matters most.

Love like this isn’t loud. It’s steady. It’s patient. It’s choosing each other every day, even when life gets messy — especially when life gets messy.

So today, as they stand here surrounded by family, friends, and people who love them deeply, they’re not just promising a lifetime together. They’re promising to listen, to forgive, to grow, and to keep choosing one another — again and again.

[Partner 1], you’ve found someone who sees you completely and loves you fully.
[Partner 2], you’ve found someone who will stand beside you, challenge you, and support you through every chapter ahead.

May your home always be filled with laughter.
May your love deepen with time.
May you never stop being best friends.
And may you always remember this moment — when the future felt bright, the joy felt full, and everything made sense.

Please raise your glasses with me…

To love, to partnership, and to a lifetime of happiness.
To [Partner 1] and [Partner 2]. Cheers! 🥂

OTHER SOURCES

Good afternoon Ladies Gentlemen girls and boys

We have arrived at that point in the day where we must rise from the comfort of our chairs and make fools out of ourselves, well some of us anyway!
I however will try and postpone mine for as long as possible and hand you over to Graham Helens father to say a few words.

Thank you Graham.

I would now like to hand you over to Andrew to make his excuses/say a few words.

Well Andrew, I hope you made the most of your speech, Now you’re a married man, that’ll be the last time you get to speak for 3 minutes without being interrupted!

Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls I hope you are having a wonderful time,
For what seems to be the tenth time today I find my self rising from a warm seat with a piece of paper in my hand.
I would like to read some messages from those who could not make it to this auspicious occasion.

MESSAGES

Now I will read a few cards which Andrew and Helen have requested that I read
To Helen I’m Sorry I could not marry u myself so I got one of my mate s to do it, but best wishes on your special Day
From the Pope ...
Congratulations on your special day Andrew we will miss u All the girls from the fantasy lounge XX
Other cards

I have never been a best man before, and I am not renowned for my speech writing, But I’ll try my best, ''''cause Andrew said if I do a good job today, I can be Best Man at his next wedding, too.

It’s a great honour ladies and gentlemen but in all honestly I’m actually a little bit nervous doing this, but I feel a bit comforted by the fact I’ve actually already rehearsed this speech in front of a live audience. – Yep it was Andrews geriatric home – and I think it went well – they all peeed themselves

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Peter and for those of you that do ... well I apologise. My full name is actually ‘Peter would-you-like-a-drink’ For those of you who I meet in the bar later, I’d appreciate it if you could use my full name. [pause]
I am I one of Andrews brothers and isn’t it good to see that I am finally receiving the recognition I deserve by being named as Bestman.
It is well known that I can talk and I couldn’t help but notice that there is a bet on about the length of my speech.
Well, just to let you know, having backed myself at 2 hours 26 minutes and with the kitty currently standing at around 㿙, I must apologise in advance, so please make yourself comfortable and enjoy the ride.

I would like to thank the bridesmaids Vicky, Grace, Katie and Charlotte whom I’m sure you will agree all look radiant. And how nice it is to see Katie out of her emo/hippy out fit.

I would also like to thank Steve and Will for carrying out the really difficult task of telling people where to sit in church, Nana June for laying on the , lee for doing the invitation inserts and Uncle Alan for doing the video.

I would also like to thank Auntie Anne, Auntie Pat and Debbie for the glorious flowers in the church and everyone else who has helped with the hall.

Now it gives me great Pleasure to ask you all to raise your glasses for some very important people, with out them the today would not be the same,
Would you raise your glasses to toast..
The bar staff!!

Before I begin Helen would u place your right hand on the table, Andrew would u place your left on top of Helens. All will be revealed in good time.

I can confirm to you all that last night Andrew slept like a baby………that is he wet the bed twice………..and woke up several times crying for his MUMMY!

The only problem we’ve seen so far is that Andrew and Helen had a bit of an issue with the seating plan, because they really couldn’t decide where everyone should sit. So Andrew, in his true fashion, decided to link it to the wedding present list He decided to put those who brought the biggest items nearest the front, and work back from there…
So ***** “pause” and look around at the back for ******* Andrew and Helen wanted to say thanks for the oven glove!

Now Andrew and Helen have been together for a few years now and seem to have found their soul mates in each other.
In life, its difficult to imagine , Andrew without his , , , Del without Rodney, and of course Andrew without Helen.
Now as I mentioned, it is a great honour to be Best Man, but with the role comes the job of writing this speech, and to be honest I wanted to make the process as easy as possible.
So where do you begin for ideas?
The obvious place seemed to be the Internet, so with a multitude of resources at my fingertips I dutifully began searching the web.
After a couple of hours searching I found some REALLY good stuff on the net, but ....then I remembered I was supposed to be looking for Best Man tips!!!

I did actually find LOADS of ready-prepared speeches on the internet.... but sadly, NONE of them were about a couple called Andrew and Helen ....so it looks like it’s down to me after all.
As part of my research I discovered that according to tradition I am supposed to SING THE GROOM’S PRAISES and tell you all about his MANY good points. Well, I’m very sorry but I CAN’T SING, and I WON’T LIE
Helen is a lovely person. She deserves a good husband. Thank God you married her before she found one!

I do have to say how lucky you are Andrew. You will leave here having gained a wife that is warm, loving and caring. A wife who is funny, and who radiates beauty where ever she goes. [pause] face Helen
And Helen[pause] how lucky you are as well [pause] you leave today having gained a .[pause]
Gorgeous dress and a lovely bouquet of flowers. [pause]

Andrew has had a chequered life and it started some 38 years ago when quite small he entered our family and joined Steve and me.
This was a real disappointment to us as this meant that we had to share our toys with one more person.
However it was not long until Andrew was exposing himself to the whole country literally sitting on a potty in the middle of the countryside as the world went on by.
Later he went on to school and by the age of sixteen he finally left primary school.
He then started his working life , then , Clinches hotel, the , then the here at the where he met Helen, then the Blue Bell at cocking now at where he is hoping to get a discount as he is getting close to requiring a room.

Now we have had a lot of trouble contacting people from his previous places of work, and for some reason has been showing signs of interest, as most of these buisnesses are no longer the coach and horses gone bust
The blue anchor gone bust
And the bluebell gone bust
But Helen has done a good job at covering the evidence up.as for Helen well her life has just begun.

But Helen is keeping Andrew on the straight and narrow.

Instead of stories you will have to listen to my martial advice instead.
I’m not sure I’m the best person to dish out advice! But I do have the following words of wisdom for the happy couple.

Firstly, set the ground rules and establish who is the boss:
Then do everything Helen says.

Always remember to tell your wife those three important little words [pause] ‘You’re right dear’.

Helen A husband is like a tiled floor [pause] lay it right first time and you can spend years walking all over it.

A happy marriage is a matter of give and take the husband gives and the wife takes. [pause]

Remember the 5 rings the engagement ring, the wedding ring, the suffering, the torturing and the enduring

Don’t forget Andrew if u buy her flowers, she knows your guilty, and she will remember to the second the last time you bought her some …and the reason why!

Now in case any of you are wondering why I asked Andrew to place his hand on Helens. I will tell you now, Andrew as my final role, it is with great pleasure that I have been able to give you the last 10 minutes in which you have had the upper hand on Helen. It will almost certainly be the last.

May your love be modern enough to service the times and old fashioned enough to last 4 ever.

HERES TO LOVE, LAUGHTER,
AND HAPPILY EVER AFTER,
AS Andrew and Helen START THEIR NEW LIFE,
PLEASE STAND & TOAST THE NEW HUSBAND & WIFE.

If you would all be up standing in my toast

To the
Andrew and Helen

Wedding Speech Delivered by the Bride

Good evening, everyone.

First, thank you all for being here today. Seeing all the people we love gathered in one place—family, friends, those who traveled far, those who’ve stood by us through every chapter—it means more to us than I can ever fully express.

Today has been a whirlwind of joy, nerves, excitement, and a whole lot of love. But in the middle of all the celebration, there’s one feeling that stays with me most clearly: gratitude.

To my parents—thank you for being my first home. For the values you taught me, the patience you showed, and the love you gave unconditionally. Everything I am today is shaped by your example and your faith in me.

To my new family—thank you for welcoming me with open hearts. From the very beginning, you made me feel like I belonged, and I am so grateful to be joining a family that shares so much warmth, laughter, and kindness.

And now… to my husband.

From the moment we met, something about you felt familiar, comforting—as if my heart recognized you before my mind did. You make my days lighter, my worries smaller, and my dreams bigger. You’ve shown me what partnership truly looks like—supporting me, challenging me, laughing with me, and standing beside me no matter what.

I promise to love you fiercely and gently, to listen more than I speak, to grow with you and not away from you, and to show up every day ready to choose us.

Marriage isn’t about perfection—it’s about commitment. It’s about building something strong from the small everyday moments: sharing meals, holding hands in the middle of chaos, cheering each other on, and remembering to say “I love you” even when life gets busy. And with you, I know that every ordinary moment will feel extraordinary.

To everyone here—thank you for celebrating this new beginning with us. We feel incredibly blessed to have you in our lives.

And to my love—thank you for being exactly who you are, and for letting me spend the rest of my life by your side.

Cheers to love, to family, to friendship, and to our forever.

OTHER SOURCES

We did it!! I can’t believe we’re here already!! At first it felt like it couldn’t take any longer and the last few weeks just flew!
It’s overwhelming, I’m in awe!
Wow, I’m ! I can’t believe it! Yeah, I can here my co-workers snickering in the back there, I can only imagine the stories I’ll be returning to!

First I’d like to clear up any confusion Jim, is to me. Now that’s out of the way, Jamie and I have traveled a long road together already and I’m looking forward to our continued journey as
husband and wife.

Jamie and I would like to thank our family and friends for coming tonight and being supportive to us at different stages of our lives.
We’d also like to thank those who couldn’t be with us in body and spirit like my papa who isn’t forgotten and is loved and missed very much! We’d also like to thank the people who we don’t know very well for coming and we’d like to take the opportunity tonight to get to know you better. Most of all we’d like to thank our parents for teaching us the :

Never both be angry at the same time.
Never Yell at each other unless the house on fire.
If one of us HAS to win an argument, let it be your mate.
If you have to criticize, do it lovingly.
Never bring up mistakes of the past.
Neglect the whole world rather than each other.
Never go to sleep with an argument unsettled.
At least once everyday try to say one nice thing to your mate.
When you have done something wrong, be ready to admit it and ask for forgiveness.
It takes 2 to quarrel and the one in the wrong is the one who does the talking.

I hope we can remember these rules and live by them. Not only do we want to thank our parents for these rules they are only part of what they’ve taught us. We also want to thank-you for building courage when we are scared, for strengthening our hearts when we are weak and when we have self esteem we can conquer anything!

We would like to thank the for creating this wonderful meal and
Their lovely staff for their service and kindness and for making this a night to remember.

We would like to thank our beautiful wedding party for their hard work and loyalty & I know they deserve it. Even when things got hectic and I was losing my mind they really pulled through and lifted me up and that is what true friends are made of so let’s lift our glasses and toast to our wonderful entourage. Cheers!
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Ladies and gentlemen,
Family and friends,

Today, we gather to celebrate something truly extraordinary—two people who found in each other not just love, but partnership, understanding, and the kind of connection that makes life brighter for everyone around them.

When you look at [John] and [Jane], you see two individuals who fit together so naturally that it feels like they’ve known each other far longer than they actually have. They laugh together easily, support each other without hesitation, and bring out the best in one another in ways that many people spend a lifetime searching for.

Marriage is not just about the perfect moments—it’s about choosing each other through every moment. It’s choosing love on the easy days and choosing patience, kindness, and understanding on the hard ones. And if there’s anything we know about these two, it’s that they choose each other wholeheartedly, every single day.

To the couple of the hour:
May your life together be full of shared adventures, deep conversations, warm mornings, and peaceful nights. May you build a home filled with laughter, respect, and a love that grows stronger with every season.

Let’s raise a glass to love, to commitment, and to a future that is every bit as beautiful as this moment.

To the happy couple—cheers!

OTHER SOURCES

I would like to ask Beccy’s father David to say a few words I would now like to call on Justin who would like to thank a fewpeople

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, I hope everyone is enjoying this very special day so far. It’s been an emotional day, ……..even the cake is in tiers.

I would like to start by thanking Justin for his kind words on behalf of our lovely bridesmaid Kirsty. I’m sure you will agree she has carried out her role superbly, I would also like to thank the ushers…… for at least turning up sober.

I think you will all agree Beccy looks one in a million today ...as opposed to Justin who looks like he was won in a raffle.
For those of you who don’t know me, I am Justin’s cousin, Neil. And I have the honour of being his best man. And it is a great honour, but in all honesty I am actually a little nervous doing this, but I feel a bit comforted by the fact I have actually rehearsed this speech in front of a live audience at the local old peoples home, …

I think it went well,they all pissed themselves anyway.

.I’d also like to congratulate Justin on a truly magnificent speech, I always knew it would be hard to follow, and I was right, I could hardly follow a word of it.

During the service today I couldn’t help thinking its funny how history repeats itself, I mean it was 30 years ago David and Carol were sending their daughter to bed with a dummy………and it’s happening all over again today.

I have known Justin all my life, he has always loved sport especially football, from an early age it was obvious he was a natural defender, he loved to get stuck in.
It’s a shame he hasn’t carried that over to his working life, Richie has started calling him god at work because he never see’s him, ….and if he ever does any work it’s a miracle.

Now Just has always taken great pride in his appearance, some people have even said he is vain, I never believed this……much, until the morning we got to the airport to fly off for his stag weekend, he seemed to have a glow about him, all the boys were asking him if he had been using tanning lotion, Justin denied it profusely, after another pint and a lot of abuse he tried to fob us off with the excuse that he was in such a rush when he got up, that in his haste he had mistakenly put Beccy’s moisturiser on which had tanning in it, sufficed to say he was set upon then until he finally admitted that he bought the stuff himself.

I just don’t know how he thought he would get away with it, it was snowing the week before.
I thought I had better find out some interesting events that happened on the day he was hatched, sorry born.

He was born on the 11th of September 1977 which was a sunday, number one in the charts was with ‘’, now the only other event I found of any importance in this month was the introduction of .

Now I wouldn’t say Just was an ugly baby, but pat only had morning sickness after he was born.
He was a slightly slow starter as well, at playschool he was different from the other 5 year olds, he was 11.
I remember one day sitting in , when the waiter asked if he would like his pizza cut into 4 or 8 pieces, Justin’s reply was . .

. . You better make it 4 because I’ll never manage 8.

We have always been close, when we were young we would always be playing something driving our respective parents mad, I remember when the film was at the cinema, we would be upstairs at Rich and Pat’s with all the lights out jumping around like a couple of lunatics pretending to be catching ghosts, our equipment for this was a school backpack and a wire coat hanger each. Well I have a present,……….something you can play with later.……………..

Now comes the part of the wedding speech where the embarrassing photo’s come out,
I’m sure you will have noticed there are some numbered envelopes on your tables, if you would all like to open envelope number 1,
This is a rare photo, Justin has always said he can never seem to get drunk, at one point he was going to the doctor he was so concerned. but all it took was a few drinks with Tude and Spence and you can see the end result for yourselves.

Now if you all open number 2.……..Justin has been accused in the past of talking too much, well in this photo he talked that much even his ass went to sleep

One of my last duties before I toast the happy couple is to read a few cards……

To Justin and Becky , hope you have a wonderful day, sorry we can’t be there lots of love Charles Farkin, Mary Farkin ….and the whole Farkin family

I would like to say best of luck to the two of you , I really am absolutely delighted for both of you. I hope you have a long and happy future together.
And thank you Justin, it really has been a great honour to be your best man, you are more like a brother to me and Nev than a cousin.
It now gives me immense pleasure, not to mention relief to invite you all to stand and raise your glasses to the new Mr & Mrs Harris.. To Justin and Beccy Thank you and enjoy the rest of the day.
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✨ Bride’s Wedding Speech — Version 2

Good evening everyone, and thank you all so much for being here tonight. Seeing all the faces we love gathered in one room truly makes this day even more special. We are deeply touched that you chose to celebrate with us.

I want to start by expressing my gratitude to our families. To my parents—thank you for your endless support, your guidance, and your unconditional love. Everything I am today is shaped by the values you’ve taught me. And to my new family, thank you for welcoming me not just with open arms, but with open hearts. I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of your lives.

To my friends, thank you for being my cheerleaders, my advisors, my partners in laughter, and sometimes my partners in crime. You’ve seen me through every chapter of life so far, and today you get to witness the beginning of my next one.

And to my husband… For some people, love arrives quietly—and that’s exactly how you came into my life. You didn’t try to impress me, you didn’t need grand gestures, you simply showed up consistently—with kindness, patience, and sincerity. You taught me that love doesn’t have to be perfect to be real. It just has to be honest, respectful, and chosen every single day.

Thank you for loving me as I am, and for allowing me to love you as you are. Thank you for the little things that mean everything—your hugs when I’m overwhelmed, your jokes when I’m stressed, and your unwavering belief in us even during uncertain moments. With you, I’ve found not just a partner, but a safe place, a teammate, and a best friend.

I promise to stand by you, to communicate even when it’s difficult, and to celebrate even the smallest victories. I promise to grow with you, to dream with you, and to never take us for granted. I choose you today, tomorrow, and every day that follows.

Thank you all once again for sharing this beautiful moment with us. We hope tonight is filled with joy, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Here’s to love, to new beginnings, and to forever.
Cheers! 🥂💕

ANOTHER SOURCE

Before I undertake the customary duty of giving an uncomfortable few minutes it is part of the official duty of the best man to thank Martin on behalf of the bridesmaids,
and Clare for his kind words and for having them play a part of this really special day. I have to say they all look wonderful and have done an excellent job. Indeed they are only eclipsed by herself, who, I''m sure you''ll all agree, looks absolutely stunning.

It is a great privilege to be asked by Martin to be his best man. He has quite generously returned the favour that I asked of him 6 years ago, during which Martin took the opportunity to make lots of cheap jokes at my expense, so I now have the right to reply.

I suppose the first thing the best man should explain is how he knows the groom. Well, being his identical twin we first met long before we can both remember, so we are very close. There''s nothing I wouldn''t do for Martin, likewise there''s nothing Martin wouldn''t do for me, in fact we spent most of our time doing nothing for each other.

I will start at the point of our early life as toddlers.

Growing up together in those early days, I am proud to say that I was an angelic child, no trouble to anyone, but the same could not be said of Martin. He showed no respect to his elder twin brother. I became an innocent victim of his loutish behaviour. &quotLloyd, flush you socks down the toilet" he used to say. And under duress I did.

But that lout grew up into the well-mannered and well-presented individual we see sitting here today. Martin has matured. For instance I can tell you that Martin is very well read - he has
after all read all 45 of the from cover to cover. In fact, at the age of five, whilst living in , Martin had a great idea to wander off into the dense, wild outback behind our
house to look for , whom he had read lived in the middle of a forest. He convinced me to go with him and we got terribly lost.

By the time we had found our way home, there were lots of tears. Not for the fact that he had been lost in a forest, but that Martin never found Mr Jelly''s house.
On the subject of Australia, it was there that Martin began a love affair which still lasts to this day.. Age six, we were ever so excited to make our first visit to McDonalds..and the great thing about this place was the kids playground - it was like a mini-theme park - things to climb, things to slide down, things to spin around in.all for the enjoyment of children who had just
scoffed their face with burgers and fries.

It was whilst Mum, Dad, and I were sat inside the restaurant that Martin, having just stepped of the swings, appeared the other side of the
window.knocking loudly so that everyone in the restaurant noticed him. My parents played along and waved back...until Martin, in full sight of everyone tucking into their lunch, brought up his fast food as quickly as it had originally gone down, all over the window pane.

Suddenly my parents stopped waving and momentarily tried to pretend he wasn''t theirs, although sadly as Martin''s twin was sat with them at their table, they couldn''t fool anyone. The waitress gave them some reassurance.&quotDon''t worry guys, that happens here all the time."

His love of fast food however never stands in the way of his enjoyment of sport. Martin usually waits until half time to get off the sofa to ring for a pizza.

Some of you may be aware of his passion for . What many of you don''t know is that his interest in the sport was borne during his time at school. Martin is a modest man - well, that''s what he has insisted I tell you - so his cricket achievements are little known.

But I can reveal today that at school, Martin SCORED more runs than any other person in the entire cricket team - that was because he was always 12th man putting up the numbers the scoreboard at the pavilion.

After school, Martin went on to study at . I am told by his friends many of whom are here today that Martin had a natural flair for the subject. They tell me that no matter how remote a place Martin was sent away on field trips, he could gauge and interpret the direction of the wind, the contamination of the soil and the pollution of the air to produce an accurate assessment of where the nearest local pub was to skive off to have a pint of lager and a packet of crisps.

But Martin had to fund his extra curricular activities. Being a student with far too much time on his hands and always in need of an extra few quid, Martin decided to exploit a promotional campaign at , the famous department store on . The deal was that customers were entitled to a 㾶 voucher if they purchased an item from all seven floors. Martin managed to get round the store and buy small items which came to the grand total of 37 pence. It was an all time record amongst his fellow students.
Selfridges had no choice but to pay out the voucher, which Martin then redeemed for cash. What''s more impressive or should I say sad is that he did this seven times in one day to walk away with a hard earned . Unsurprisingly, Selfridges ended their promotional campaign rather abruptly.

Although Martin studied environmental science, I began to doubt his true commitment to the green cause when he purchased his first car after leaving university a . Now, I''m not sure what year the Beetle was made, though I believe the front of the car was made in the early nineties and the rear of the car some years before.

Martin spent hours in that car, usually trying to get it to start. It was the only vehicle that you wouldn''t use a traditional road atlas or street map to navigate your journey. Martin''s Beetle was so economically inefficient and powerless that he had to plot his routes using an to make sure that his

entire route was downhill. With careful planning, Martin could achieve this and the only flaw was making the return journey home by the same route.

Being Martin''s older twin, by a whole five minutes, I realise Martin that you have now reached the age that I was when I started this speech and with that you will gained the maturity and wisdom that I had back then. So this is probably a good time to for me to show some respect.

Joking aside, I want to say what a privilege it is today to be your best man. I couldn''t wish for a better brother and how much you mean is really impossible to put into words. The whole family is proud of you Martin, and we are all thrilled to see you marrying your beautiful bride Arzu today So it now gives me immense pleasure to invite you all to stand once more and raise your glasses in a toast for Martin and Arzu. We wish them well for the future. To love, life, laughter and happily ever after.. Martin and Arzu.
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