Miscellaneous Wedding Speeches & Toasts
Parent Speech
What does marriage mean?
Being together now and forever
Having the same ways
Giving each other nice nicknames
Going shopping together
Watching the same TV channel
Debating problems maturely
Bringing him slippers when he comes home from work
Thinking of her only
Looking forward to leaving the office
Waiting for him patiently
Having a nice bath together
Well these are the joys of marriage
And we will be there to help you though...
Congratulations to both of you
Parent Speech
A good marriage must be created.
In marriage, the little things are the big things:
- Never being too old to hold hands.
- Remembering to say "I love you" at least once a day.
- Never going to sleep angry.
- Having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
- Standing together facing the world.
- Forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family.
- Speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.
- Having the capacity to forgive and forget, and then forgetting what you forgave.
- Giving each other an atmosphere in which to grow.
- Not only MARRYING the right person, but BEING the right partner.
Cheers, to the bride and groom on their special day
Our family is stronger for having _________ (bride) in it
My son is a better man.
3 Min Wedding Speech to Friends
Thanks everyone, they say marriage is an institution and therefore, it
Seems proper that I am about to be married since some of you have been saying I should have been institutionalized for years.
Some of you may be concerned as to whether I am actually prepared marriage, but I want to assure you that I am fully aware of the changes that marriage will bring and to this end I have prepared a small list.
- I understand that my rights to have a say in matters pertaining to decorating are revoked. Although I am still entitled to an opinion on such matters, my wife has no obligation to reward my ideas with anything other than a pat on the head and a giggle.
- I am aware that shopping, as a married man will differ somewhat from what I am used to. So picking up a bag of potato chips and a keg of beer before proudly announcing "I'm done" may result in some privileges being withdrawn.
- Flowers are no longer a currency for buying forgiveness.
- The frequency of sex will now be directly related to my behavior, thoughtfulness and consideration and will be awarded on a performance basis.
- Cooking by a male in the kitchen is out of bounds except under strict supervision. However, I must be careful in my wording that "The kitchen belongs to my wife". N.B. See no.4 for ramifications if the phrase "My wife belongs in the kitchen" is inadvertently used.
- "I love you" is no longer just an expression of endearment, but also a handy answer to no-win questions such as "Do I look okay", "Do you think I am getting fat" and "Do you mind if my mother comes to stay for a few days".
- It is okay for her to shout "Yeah" at hunks on the television, because it is just meant in "a humorous way". "I must however refrain from making any such comment when a beautiful girl appears on screen. I understand that although she may not be watching for a reaction, she will be on alert. If in doubt see no.6. Important Note: The words "Rack", "Hooters" and "Headlamps" are no longer a useful part of my vocabulary and must be dispensed of immediately",
So as you can see guys, I am prepared for what is to come. Thank you for the present and I'd like to also thank you for not getting me a stripper. Getting a stripper at this point would be like buying a big cream cake for a fat kid to celebrate him going on a diet.
I look forward to seeing most of you at the wedding and if you see me before the ceremony looking at you with fear in my eyes, its just that my mind has gone blank with nerves. Please just remind me of her name and everything will be fine.
"10 Commandments of Marriage" Wedding Speech
"Thou shalt have no other human being before your husband or your wife."
No other human being should come before your mate - no one, neither father nor mother, son nor daughter, brother nor sister, friend nor acquaintance.
"Thou shalt put no thing before your husband or wife."
You should put no thing between each other. No house should ever come before your spouse. Whether house, car, pleasure, money, or fame - nothing."
"Thou shalt not belittle, criticize or fault find, but rather encourage your spouse in all ways."
Since God's Word teaches us to make no idols, it follows that we are to honor each other's name. Honor each other and seek to put each other first above any other person on earth.
"Thou shalt remember her/his day, to keep it special."
Set time aside for the two of you so you may not grow apart but even closer. Your spouse and your children are worthy of your time and your undivided attention.
"Thou shalt give honor not only to your father and mother, but to those who become your father-in-law and mother-in-law."
As you two become one, you marry into another family. Wise is the husband or wife who does not take it upon himself or herself to find fault with those who are related to their spouse.
"Thou shalt not destroy the spirit within your spouse."
Husbands, do not destroy your bride's dreams and hopes for the future which she now places in your hands. Most of man's earthly happiness depends upon his wife. Most assuredly God will bless a man in this life, yet John Wesley discovered that, regardless of a noble cause, a woman can make a man most miserable. Wife, covenant that you will not be such a person. Both of you must honor and build up the personhood of the other.
"Thou shalt give your passions only to each other, not to another."
You should not give away your passions to another in word, in thought, or in deed. This person beside whom you stand on your wedding day is to be your lover as well as your helpmate and your best friend.
"Husband, steal not from your wife that which is her privilege to give. Wife, receive what he gives to you with gratitude."
The spirit of gratitude can greatly can greatly bless a home. If your minds are filled with thoughts of gratitude, and if you look on that which you do have and not that which you do not have, you will be blessed.
"Thou shalt not bear false witness to each other."
Be honest with each other. Dishonesty and an unwillingness to talk through differences build a silent wall which is not easily dismantled. The real self, then, refuses to be disclosed, and a couple may gradually begin to drift apart.
"Thou shalt not seek greener pastures, whether they be those things physical or material." Do no engage in selfish fantasies. Be content with the one whom God has given to you, and God will bless your lives together.
Wedding Toasts
There is nothing nobler or more admirable than when two people who see eye to eye keep house as man and wife, confounding their enemies and delighting their friends.
From Bride to the Groom - Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Here's to you both.
Seek a happy marriage with wholeness of heart, but do not expect to reach the Promised Land without going through some wilderness together.
Maid of Honor Toast
The vows have been read, the cake has been cut, let's hope (the bride's name) does not grow a big butt.
Toast by Best Man
The two secrets to a long lasting marriage: here is to good sense of humor ...and a short memory. The two secrets to a long lasting marriage: here is to good sense of humor ...and a short memory.
The above speeches are not copyrighted materials as they were posted in public forums. I have edited them to be general in nature; corrected grammar and spelling, and some things that were not necessary were removed.