Wedding Speech Examples

Hello, hello, hello everyone. Is everyone having a good time? My name is [Your name] and I have the great privilege of being [Groom's name]'s best man. Now, let's start by saying...

Hi everyone, buenas noches! Today we celebrate Aidan and Marco – two grooms, two legends, and two men who somehow decided Playa Blanca was the perfect spot to make it official. For...

Hi everyone. [Your name] here, ready to deliver a blinding best man speech. Let's get the formalities out of the way. I've known [Groom's name] for 17 years, can you believe it...

Good evening. I was told to keep this short, so I'll do my best. If I start rambling, someone throw a bread roll. So here's my attempt...

Hey everyone. My name is [Your name], and I have the incredible privilege of being [Groom's name]'s best man. I've known [Groom's name] for 9 years, and in that time, we've been...

Good evening! I'm David, [Groom's name]'s best man and someone who's been married for ten years. [Groom's name], you asked me for marriage advice, so here it is: The secret to a...

Good evening! I'm David, [Groom's name]'s best man and someone who's been married for ten years. [Groom's name], you asked me for marriage advice, so here it is: The secret to a...

Hi everyone! I'm Mike, and I'm [Groom's name]'s best man, which means I'm legally required to embarrass him today. I've known [Groom's name] since high school, where he was voted...

Hi everyone! I'm Mike, and I'm [Groom's name]'s best man, which means I'm legally required to embarrass him today. I've known [Groom's name] since high school, where he was voted...

Good evening, everyone! I'm Jake, and I've had the privilege of being [Groom's name]'s best friend for over fifteen years. When [Groom's name] first told me about [Bride's name]...

Good evening, everyone! I'm Jake, and I've had the privilege of being [Groom's name]'s best friend for over fifteen years. When [Groom's name] first told me about [Bride's name]...

Hi everyone, I'm Alex, and I'm honored to stand here as [Groom's name]'s best man. [Groom's name] and I have been through everything together – from studying abroad in college to...

Hi everyone, I'm Alex, and I'm honored to stand here as [Groom's name]'s best man. [Groom's name] and I have been through everything together – from studying abroad in college to...

Good evening! I'm Aidan, [Groom's name]'s best man and oldest friend. They say you can judge a person by the company they keep. If that's true, then [Groom's name] must be pretty...

Good evening! I'm Aidan, [Groom's name]'s best man and oldest friend. They say you can judge a person by the company they keep. If that's true, then [Groom's name] must be pretty...

Everyone, welcome. Welcome to the wedding of the year - the marriage of [Bride's name] and [Groom's name]. It's been such a blessing to be beside you during this exciting process...

Hello, everyone. Welcome to the wedding of [Bride's name] and [Groom's name]. You may have seen me everywhere today - probably because I've been panicking in the background! Now...

I've known Niamh since she was six years old. Back then, she was the girl who insisted on dressing like a Spice Girl, even on school photo day. Since then, she's been my...

Hi, everyone. My name is [Your name], and I have the great honour of being the maid of honour today! [Bride's name] is my absolute rock, my partner-in-chaos, and the very reason I...

Good evening! I'm Amanda, and I've had the privilege of being [Bride's name]'s roommate, study buddy, and partner in crime since our freshman year of college. College was where I...

Good evening! I'm Amanda, and I've had the privilege of being [Bride's name]'s roommate, study buddy, and partner in crime since our freshman year of college. College was where I...

Hi everyone! I'm Jessica, [Bride's name]'s maid of honor and the person who's been waiting for this day so I could finally share all her embarrassing stories legally. I've known...

Hi everyone! I'm Jessica, [Bride's name]'s maid of honor and the person who's been waiting for this day so I could finally share all her embarrassing stories legally. I've known...

Hi everyone! I'm Rosie, [Bride's name]'s maid of honor and lifelong friend. When [Bride's name] asked me to be her maid of honor, I was thrilled but also terrified. How do you sum...

Hi everyone! I'm Rosie, [Bride's name]'s maid of honor and lifelong friend. When [Bride's name] asked me to be her maid of honor, I was thrilled but also terrified. How do you sum...

Good evening, beautiful people! I'm Orla, and I have the incredible honor of being [Bride's name]'s maid of honor and sister from another mister. [Bride's name] and I have been...

Good evening, beautiful people! I'm Orla, and I have the incredible honor of being [Bride's name]'s maid of honor and sister from another mister. [Bride's name] and I have been...

Hi everyone! I'm Lisa, [Bride's name]'s maid of honor and someone who's been happily married for seven years. [Bride's name], you asked me for marriage advice, and while I'm still...

Hi everyone! I'm Lisa, [Bride's name]'s maid of honor and someone who's been happily married for seven years. [Bride's name], you asked me for marriage advice, and while I'm still...

When Freya was little, she was… let's say, energetic. Some dads dream of quiet, studious daughters. I got fireworks. At school plays, she was the child who improvised her lines...

I'll keep this short – because when I tried practising a longer version, my dog fell asleep. My daughter has been my pride since the day she was born. I've been proud of her as a...

Hi everyone! I'm David, [Bride's name]'s father, and I've been looking forward to this day for years – not just because I'm gaining a wonderful son-in-law, but because I finally...

Good evening, friends and family. I'm Callum, [Bride's name]'s father, and I want to share some memories that show you exactly who my daughter is. When [Bride's name] was seven, we...

Good evening, everyone! I'm Robert, [Bride's name]'s father, and I couldn't be prouder to be standing here today. Twenty-five years ago, [Bride's name] came into our lives and...

Good evening! I'm Michael, [Bride's name]'s father. As fathers, we spend years protecting our daughters, teaching them, and preparing them for the world. But the greatest joy...

Hi everyone! I'm William, [Bride's name]'s father, and someone who's been happily married for thirty years. [Bride's name], from the moment you were born, you've been teaching me...

Everyone, thank you so much for being here today. For those of you who don't know, my name is [Your name] and I'm [Bride's name]'s very proud mum. I know it's a little...

Hello my darlings! Don't you all look fabulous? I'm sure you all know me by now, but for those of you I haven't had the pleasure of cornering at the drinks table yet, my name is...

Friends, family… people who've wandered in off the street, welcome! My name is [Your name], and I'm [Bride's name]'s mum. Now, where do I start? [Bride's name], my lovely girl...

I'm going to do my best to get through this without crying, but I can't promise anything. You've already seen me tear up during the vows, so let's just accept that emotions are...

Good evening, everyone. When I first met Maisie, I knew she was clever, kind, and beautiful. What I didn't know was that she was also a bigger nerd than me – and that's saying...

Distinguished guests, guests of no particular distinction, relatives young and old, friends, freeloaders, hangers on, gypsies, tramps, thieves and anyone else who may have...

Everyone, boys and girls - it's time for the main event. I'm joking of course, we all know the food is the main event! In all seriousness, thank you all for being here today. For...

Can you believe today is already here? It only feels like yesterday that I popped the question to my beautiful bride. I want to take this opportunity to say something I know I...

Firstly, I would like to say thank you to Frank and Diane. Thank you for you beautiful daughter Beth. Your contribution to today has been amazing. I want to thank you for taking me...

When I first met Isla, I thought she was amazing. When I discovered she had a daughter, I thought, 'Right, step up, this matters.' And when I saw the two of them together – the...

Good evening, everyone! Thank you all for being here, and thank you for not running away when you saw my dance moves during the father-daughter dance rehearsal. First, I want to...

Good evening, everyone! Standing here tonight, surrounded by all of you, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude. I want to start by thanking my parents. You've been my foundation, my...

Good evening, everyone! Thank you all for being here to celebrate this incredible day with [Bride's name] and me. Looking out at all of you – our family, our friends, the people...

I could stand here and give you a list of reasons why I love Orla. But instead, I want to tell you one story. Two years ago, we got caught in a storm hiking in Wales. My umbrella...

Good evening, everyone! I'll keep this brief because I know you're all eager to see if I can actually dance without stepping on [Bride's name]'s dress. Thank you all for being...

Good evening, everyone! I want to tell you about the moment I knew [Bride's name] was "the one." We'd been dating for about eight months when we decided to take a weekend trip to...

On behalf of my wife and I, we'd like to thank you all for coming here today and sharing our special day with us. There are times when it's good to be surrounded by people who are...

Ladies and Gentlemen: I would like to thank Declan for those sincere words and both Frankbie and Declan for the love that they have both shown me, not only in preparation for today...

Ladies and Gentlemen, friends and family on behalf of my beautiful wife and myself, thank you very much for being here today. I can safely say it wouldn't have been the same...

Welcome, everyone. I know, I know - another speech, right? But don't worry, I promise to keep it short. First off, let me just say how absolutely chuffed we are to have you all...

Friends, family, generally loved relatives I can never remember the names of… welcome. Welcome to our beautiful day. I couldn't be more grateful to all of you for making the...

Ladies, gentlemen, and non-binary friends - welcome. Welcome to our beautiful, tropical wedding day! It only feels like yesterday that we were browsing Pinterest boards at 2am...

Hi everyone – it's so good to see you. I mean it, because for the last year I've basically been in hibernation. In case you missed the updates – I had a baby, moved house, and...

Well, they've left the best 'till last, haven't they? Welcome, everyone. Welcome to our special day. Thank you all so much for being here today. I know it's no small feat to get...

I promised myself I'd keep this short. Mainly because our caterer warned me dessert is waiting and no one wants to delay pudding. So here's the truth: I've never been happier than...

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to finally be Mrs. [Last name]! I've been practicing my signature for months, and I think I've finally got it down. First, I want to thank everyone for...

Good evening, everyone! My heart is so full looking at all of you here tonight. I want to start by thanking my parents. You've been my biggest supporters, my wisest advisors, and...

Good evening, everyone! I can't believe this day is finally here, and I'm so grateful to see all your beautiful faces. When I was a little girl, I dreamed about my wedding day...

Hi everyone! I'll keep this short because I know you're all eager to dance and celebrate! Thank you all for being here on the most important day of my life. Seeing all of you here...

Good evening, everyone! I want to tell you the story of how I knew [Groom's name] was "the one." We'd been dating for about six months when I got food poisoning from that...

Hi everyone! I'm Bill, [Groom's name]'s father, and I've been looking forward to this moment for years – not just because I'm gaining a wonderful daughter-in-law, but because I...

Good evening, friends and family. I'm Michael, [Groom's name]'s father, and I want to share some memories that show you exactly who my son is. When [Groom's name] was ten, we were...

Good evening, everyone! I'm Robert, [Groom's name]'s father, and I couldn't be prouder to be standing here tonight. Twenty-eight years ago, [Groom's name] came into our lives and...

Good evening! I'm Aidan, [Groom's name]'s father. As fathers, we raise our sons hoping they'll find someone who sees their worth and loves them for exactly who they are. [Bride's...

Hi everyone! I'm David, [Groom's name]'s father, and someone who's been happily married for thirty-two years. [Groom's name], from the moment you were born, you've been teaching...

Hi everyone! I'm Carol, [Groom's name]'s mother, and I've been looking forward to this day for years – not just because I'm gaining a wonderful daughter-in-law, but because I...

Hi everyone! I'm Carol, [Groom's name]'s mother, and I've been looking forward to this day for years – not just because I'm gaining a wonderful daughter-in-law, but because I...

Good evening, friends and family. I'm Margaret, [Groom's name]'s mother, and I want to share some memories that show you exactly who my son is. When [Groom's name] was nine, we...

Good evening, friends and family. I'm Margaret, [Groom's name]'s mother, and I want to share some memories that show you exactly who my son is. When [Groom's name] was nine, we...

Good evening, everyone! I'm Linda, [Groom's name]'s mother, and I couldn't be prouder to be standing here tonight. Twenty-six years ago, [Groom's name] came into our lives and...

Good evening, everyone! I'm Linda, [Groom's name]'s mother, and I couldn't be prouder to be standing here tonight. Twenty-six years ago, [Groom's name] came into our lives and...

Good evening! I'm Patricia, [Groom's name]'s mother. As mothers, we raise our sons hoping they'll find someone who sees their worth and loves them for exactly who they are...

Good evening! I'm Patricia, [Groom's name]'s mother. As mothers, we raise our sons hoping they'll find someone who sees their worth and loves them for exactly who they are...

Hi everyone! I'm Dorothy, [Groom's name]'s mother, and someone who's been happily married for thirty-four years. [Groom's name], from the moment you were born, you've been...

Hi everyone! I'm Dorothy, [Groom's name]'s mother, and someone who's been happily married for thirty-four years. [Groom's name], from the moment you were born, you've been...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Bridesmaid's name], and I have the incredible honor of being one of [Bride's name]'s bridesmaids and her best friend for the past fifteen years. I met...

Hi everyone! I'm [Bridesmaid's name], one of [Bride's name]'s bridesmaids, and I've known her long enough to have some seriously embarrassing stories. Don't worry, [Bride's name]...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Bridesmaid's name], one of [Bride's name]'s bridesmaids, and I feel so grateful to be standing here tonight celebrating this beautiful couple...

Hi everyone! I'm [Bridesmaid's name], one of [Bride's name]'s bridesmaids. [Bride's name], you've been an amazing friend for so many years. You're kind, loyal, funny, and you...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Bridesmaid's name], [Bride's name]'s sister and one of her bridesmaids. I've had the privilege of being her sister for twenty-eight years, and I can...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Groomsman's name], and I've had the privilege of being [Groom's name]'s best friend for the past twelve years. Standing here tonight as his groomsman...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Groomsman's name], one of [Groom's name]'s groomsmen, and I've had the honor of calling him my brother for the past ten years. [Groom's name] and I...

Hi everyone! I'm [Groomsman's name], one of [Groom's name]'s groomsmen, and I've known him long enough to have some seriously embarrassing stories. Don't worry, [Groom's name]...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Groomsman's name], one of [Groom's name]'s groomsmen, and I feel incredibly grateful to be here celebrating this amazing couple tonight. [Groom's...

Hi everyone! I'm [Groomsman's name], one of [Groom's name]'s groomsmen. [Groom's name], you've been an incredible friend for so many years. You're loyal, funny, kind, and you...

Hi everyone! I'm Mike, [Bride's name]'s brother, and I've been looking forward to this speech because I finally have a captive audience to tell embarrassing stories about my...

Good evening, everyone. I'm Alex, [Bride's name]'s older brother, and I want to share some memories that show you exactly who my sister is and why she deserves all the happiness...

Good evening, everyone. I'm Jake, [Bride's name]'s big brother, and I've been waiting for this moment – and dreading it – for a very long time. When [Bride's name] was five years...

Hi everyone, I'm David, [Bride's name]'s brother, and I'll keep this short because I know you're all eager to get to the dancing – and because [Bride's name] threatened me if I...

Hi everyone! I'm Chris, [Bride's name]'s brother, and as someone who's been married for eight years, I've been designated as the family "expert" on marriage advice. My wife is...

Hi everyone! I'm Rosie, [Bride's name]'s younger sister, and I have years of embarrassing stories to share. Don't worry, [Bride's name], I'll only tell the really good ones...

Good evening, everyone. I'm Rachel, [Bride's name]'s younger sister, and I want to share some memories that show you exactly who my sister is. When I was seven, I was terrified of...

Hi everyone! I'm Jessica, [Bride's name]'s sister. Having [Bride's name] as my sister means I've always had someone in my corner. She's been my protector, my advisor, and my best...

Good evening, everyone! I'm Orla, [Bride's name]'s sister, and I've been waiting my whole life to give this speech. Growing up with [Bride's name] meant having a built-in best...

Hi everyone! I'm Lisa, [Bride's name]'s older sister, and as someone who's been married for six years, I've been asked to share some "wisdom" about marriage. My husband is...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Brother's name], [Groom's name]'s older brother, which means I've had a few more years to figure things out – or at least pretend I have. [Groom's...

Hi everyone! I'm [Brother's name], [Groom's name]'s older and clearly more handsome brother. I've known [Groom's name] his entire life, which means I have about thirty years'...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Brother's name], and I have the privilege of being [Groom's name]'s brother. I want to share a memory that perfectly captures who [Groom's name] is...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Brother's name], [Groom's name]'s brother, and I've been waiting for this moment for a long time. Growing up with [Groom's name] has been quite the...

Good evening! I'm [Brother's name], [Groom's name]'s brother. They say you can't choose your family, but if I could choose a brother, I'd choose [Groom's name] every time. He's...

Hi everyone! I'm [Sister's name], [Groom's name]'s sister, and I have about twenty-five years' worth of embarrassing stories about him. Don't worry, [Groom's name], I'll only...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Sister's name], [Groom's name]'s older sister, and I want to share some memories that show you exactly who my brother is. When I was twelve, I was...

Hi everyone! I'm [Sister's name], [Groom's name]'s sister. Having [Groom's name] as my brother means I've always had someone in my corner. He's been my protector, my advisor, and...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Sister's name], [Groom's name]'s sister, and I couldn't be happier to be standing here tonight. Growing up with [Groom's name] has been an amazing...

Hi everyone! I'm [Sister's name], [Groom's name]'s older sister, and as someone who's been married for five years, I've been asked to share some "wisdom" about marriage. My...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Grandfather's name], and I stand before you tonight not just as [Bride's name]'s grandfather, but as someone who has witnessed the beautiful...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Grandfather's name], [Bride's name]'s grandfather, and I want to share some precious memories with you tonight. I remember the day [Bride's name] was...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Grandfather's name], [Bride's name]'s grandfather. At my age, I've learned to keep things simple and speak from the heart. [Bride's name], you have...

Good evening, friends and family. I'm [Grandfather's name], and I have the privilege of being [Bride's name]'s grandfather. Tonight, I want to tell you a story about a little girl...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Grandfather's name], [Bride's name]'s grandfather, and at my age, I've learned that the most important moments in life are worth savoring. I've been...

Good evening, dear ones. I'm [Grandmother's name], [Bride's name]'s grandmother, and I stand before you tonight with a heart full of gratitude and love. In our family, we believe...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Grandmother's name], [Bride's name]'s grandmother, and I want to share some precious memories with you tonight. I remember the first time [Bride's...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Grandmother's name], [Bride's name]'s grandmother, and my heart is overflowing with joy tonight. When [Bride's name] was born, I held her in my arms...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Grandmother's name], [Bride's name]'s grandmother. [Bride's name], you have filled my life with so much joy and love. Watching you grow into the...

Good evening, dear friends and family. I'm [Grandmother's name], and I've had the privilege of being [Bride's name]'s grandmother for twenty-six wonderful years. At my age, I've...

Hi everyone! I'm [Aunt's name], [Bride's name]'s aunt, and I've been looking forward to this moment for years – not just because of the wedding, but because I finally get to tell...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Aunt's name], [Bride's name]'s aunt, and I've been honored to play a special role in her life for the past twenty-five years. Standing here tonight, I...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Aunt's name], [Bride's name]'s aunt, and I've had the incredible joy of watching this beautiful woman grow from a sweet little girl into the amazing...

Hi everyone! I'm [Aunt's name], [Bride's name]'s aunt. [Bride's name], you've brought so much joy to our family over the years. You're beautiful, kind, smart, and you deserve all...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Aunt's name], [Bride's name]'s aunt, and I feel honored to share a few words on this beautiful day. [Bride's name], as your aunt, I've had the...

Hi everyone! I'm [Uncle's name], [Bride's name]'s uncle, and I've been waiting years for this opportunity to embarrass her in front of all of you. Don't worry, [Bride's name]...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Uncle's name], [Bride's name]'s uncle, and I've been looking forward to this day for years. Standing here tonight, I can't help but think about all...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Uncle's name], [Bride's name]'s uncle, and I've had the privilege of watching this beautiful woman grow from a curious little girl into the amazing...

Hi everyone! I'm [Uncle's name], [Bride's name]'s uncle. [Bride's name], you've brought so much joy to our family over the years. You're kind, smart, funny, and you deserve all...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Uncle's name], [Bride's name]'s uncle, and I feel honored to share a few words on a day like today. [Bride's name], as your uncle, I've had the...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Cousin's name], [Bride's name]'s cousin, and I feel so honored to be here celebrating this beautiful day with all of you. [Bride's name], as your...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Cousin's name], [Bride's name]'s cousin, and I've had the incredible privilege of being her built-in best friend for life. Growing up together, we...

I'm [Cousin's name], [Bride's name]'s cousin, and I've been looking forward to this moment for years – not just because of the wedding, but because I finally get to tell everyone...

Hi everyone! I'm [Cousin's name], [Bride's name]'s cousin. [Bride's name], you've been like a sister to me my whole life. You're kind, funny, smart, and you deserve all the...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Cousin's name], [Bride's name]'s cousin, and I've been blessed to share so many beautiful memories with her throughout our lives. Standing here...

Hi everyone! I'm [Friend's name], and I had the pleasure of being [Bride's name]'s college roommate and partner in countless adventures for four years. And yes, I have stories! I...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Friend's name], one of [Bride's name]'s friends, and I feel so grateful to be here celebrating this beautiful couple tonight. [Bride's name], I want...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Friend's name], and I've had the incredible privilege of being [Bride's name]'s friend for the past twenty years. Standing here tonight to celebrate...

Hi everyone! I'm [Friend's name], one of [Bride's name]'s dear friends. [Bride's name], you've been an amazing friend for so many years. You're kind, loyal, funny, and you deserve...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Friend's name], and I've had the pleasure of working alongside [Bride's name] for the past five years. While we started as colleagues, she quickly...

Hi everyone! I'm [Friend's name], and I have the incredible honor of being [Groom's name]'s best man. That means I know all his secrets, and I've decided to share exactly none of...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Friend's name], and I've had the incredible privilege of knowing [Groom's name] since we were kids running around the neighborhood getting into...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Friend's name], one of [Groom's name]'s friends, and I'm so grateful to be here celebrating this beautiful couple. [Groom's name], I want to thank you...

Hi everyone! I'm [Friend's name], and I'm honored to be here celebrating [Groom's name] and [Bride's name]. [Groom's name], you're one of my best friends and you deserve all the...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Friend's name], and I've been fortunate to know [Groom's name] for many years. Watching him prepare to marry [Bride's name] has been one of the...

We promised to share everything from now on – bills, laundry, and apparently speeches. We decided to do this together because this wedding isn't just about one of us. It's about...

Before I say anything else, there's a little surprise we've been keeping. Some people use speeches to thank their parents. Some to crack jokes. We're using ours to tell you… we're...

My name's Ben and I'm seven. I think love is when someone lets you have the last chicken nugget. And I think [Bride] and [Groom] are going to be really happy because they share...

Well, I'm not sure why they've asked me to say something – I was just here for the cake. But since I've got the mic, I'll share my top three marriage tips. One: never go to bed...

Hi everyone! I'm [Friend's name], and I have the privilege and responsibility of being the best man. That means I know all of [Groom's name]'s...

Hi everyone! I'm [Friend's name], and I'm here to tell you the truth about [Groom's name]. For too long, people have been fooled into thinking he's a normal human being. Today...

Hi everyone! I'm [Friend's name], and yes, [Groom's name] put me up to this. As a best friend, it's my job to roast him, and I take that job very seriously. [Groom's name] is many...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Friend's name], and I've been asked to say a few words about [Bride's name] and [Groom's name]. I'm not sure why [Groom's name] thought giving me a...

Good evening! I'm [Friend's name], and I'm observing a fascinating phenomenon tonight: everyone is happy and well-behaved. This must be what it's like at royal weddings. Back in...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Speaker's name]. For those of you who know me, you know I'm not one for long speeches, so I'll keep this brief. [Bride's name] and [Groom's name], you...

Good evening! I'm [Speaker's name], and I just want to say how happy I am to be here celebrating [Bride's name] and [Groom's name]. I've known [Bride's name] for many years, and...

Good evening! I'm [Speaker's name]. I just want to say that watching [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] together fills my heart with joy. They're kind to each other, they make each...

Hi everyone! I'm [Speaker's name], and I'm honored to be here. I just want to say how wonderful it is to see [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] so happy together. You two are...

Hi everyone! I'm [Speaker's name]. I've been asked to keep this short, which is great because I don't have much to say anyway. What I will say is this: [Bride's name] and [Groom's...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Speaker's name]. Tonight is bittersweet for me. I'm celebrating the marriage of two people I love deeply, but I'm also aware that life is changing...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Speaker's name], and I have to admit, I'm a bit emotional tonight. Watching [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] together has stirred something in my...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Speaker's name], and I'm here to celebrate [Bride's name] and [Groom's name], two people who have changed each other's lives for the better. I've...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Speaker's name]. Standing here tonight, I'm reminded of something beautiful: love exists. Real, genuine, transformative love exists. And we're...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Speaker's name], and I'm standing here with tears in my eyes – happy tears, but still. Watching [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] get married today...

Good evening, everyone. For those of you who don't know me, I'm [Your name], and I have the slightly unconventional honour of being [Groom's name]'s best woman. Yes, a woman. I know...

Hello, everyone. My name is [Your name], and I have the privilege of standing here today as [Groom's name]'s best woman. I know that might raise a few eyebrows, but if you know us...

Hi everyone. I'm [Your name], and when [Groom's name] asked me to be his best woman, I'll be honest, my first thought was, "Do I have to plan a stag do?" Thankfully, his brother...

Alright, alright, settle down. I'm [Your name], and yes, I am the man of honor. I know what you're thinking, and no, I did not lose a bet. [Bride's name] chose me because I'm the...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Your name], and I'm honoured beyond words to stand here today as [Bride's name]'s man of honor. When she asked me, I didn't hesitate. Not for a second...

Hello, everyone. For those I haven't met, I'm [Your name], and I have the unique pleasure of being [Bride's name]'s man of honor. She told me all I had to do was hold her bouquet...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Your name], and I'm [Bride's name]'s stepdad, though she dropped the "step" part about six years ago, which was honestly one of the proudest moments of...

Good evening. My name is [Your name], and I have the honour of being [Bride's name]'s stepfather. I want to start by saying that stepping into someone's life partway through is both...

Hello, everyone. I'm [Your name], [Bride's name]'s stepdad. Now, I know what some of you might be thinking, does the stepdad give a speech? The answer is yes, because [Bride's name]...

Hello, everyone! I'm [Your name], [Bride's name]'s stepmum. And before anyone checks, no, I'm not the wicked kind. I checked the mirror this morning and everything. No horns, no...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Your name], and I'm [Bride's name]'s stepmother. I've thought carefully about what to say today, because some things matter too much to get wrong. Being...

Hi, everyone. I'm [Your name], also known as [Bride's name]'s bonus mum, a title she gave me when she was sixteen and I've been clinging to ever since. It's better than "stepmum"...

Evening, everyone. I'm [Your name], [Groom's name]'s stepdad. I've had the job for about fifteen years now, and I have to say, the pay is terrible, but the perks are alright. Free...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Your name], and I'm [Groom's name]'s stepfather. I've been part of his life for seventeen years now, and standing here today, I'm struck by how quickly...

Hello, everyone. I'm [Your name], [Groom's name]'s stepdad, though honestly, I dropped the "step" in my head years ago. He's just my son, full stop. And today, watching him marry...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Your name], [Groom's name]'s stepmum. Now, when I married his father eight years ago, I inherited quite the package deal: a wonderful husband, a cat...

Hello, everyone. I'm [Your name], and I'm so grateful to be standing here today as [Groom's name]'s stepmother. That word, "stepmother," never quite captured what we are to each...

Hi, everyone. I'm [Your name], [Groom's name]'s stepmum, and I have to say, standing here today feels surreal. It feels like yesterday he was a lanky teenager raiding my fridge at...

Hi, everyone! I'm [Your name], and for those who can't tell us apart, I'm the better-looking twin. I've been waiting my whole life to use that joke in front of an audience, so thank...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Your name], and [Groom's name] is my twin brother. We've shared every milestone together since the very beginning, literally, since we shared a womb...

Hello, everyone. I'm [Your name], and [Bride's name] is my twin sister. For those keeping score, I arrived four minutes before her, which means I'm technically the older sibling. I...

Hi, everyone! I'm [Your name], and I'm [Bride's name]'s niece. Now, when [Bride's name] asked me to say a few words, my first thought was, "How much are you willing to pay me not to...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Your name], and [Groom's name] is my uncle. I know speeches like this usually come from parents or best friends, but [Groom's name] isn't just my uncle...

Hello, everyone. I'm [Your name], and I'm [Bride's name]'s niece. I know I'm one of the younger speakers today, so I'll keep it short, but I couldn't let this day pass without...

Good evening everyone. For those of you who don't know me, I'm [Your name], and I have the slightly terrifying honour of being [Bride's name]'s nephew. Now, when Auntie asked me to...

Hi everyone. My name is [Your name], and [Groom's name] is my uncle. I want to start by saying that standing up here today means more to me than I think anyone in this room realizes...

Hello everyone. I'm [Your name], proud nephew of [Bride's name]. A few people have asked me how I ended up giving a speech today, and honestly, I think it's because I'm the only one...

[Bride's name], I have been trying to write this speech for about four months. I've started it on napkins, in the notes app on my phone, and once on the back of a parking ticket. So...

[Bride's name], I want to talk to you for a moment, just you, even though there are a hundred people watching. I've been thinking about all the versions of us that have existed since...

[Bride's name], my mum once told me that when you find the right person, you stop trying to impress them and start trying to deserve them. I didn't really understand what she meant...

[Groom's name], when I told my friends I was going to give you a speech at our wedding, they said, "Don't roast him too hard." I make no promises. Let me take you all back to our...

[Groom's name], I have written and rewritten this speech so many times because nothing I put on paper seems big enough for what I feel about you. But I'm going to try, because you...

[Groom's name], I want to tell everyone something about you that you'd never tell them yourself. You are, without exaggeration, the most thoughtful person I have ever met. And I don't...

Good evening everyone. I'm [Your name], and I've known [Groom's name] since we were five years old. That's twenty-three years of friendship, which, for those keeping score, is longer...

Hello everyone. I'm [Your name], and [Bride's name] has been my best friend since we were seven years old. I've been trying to figure out how to put twenty years of friendship into a...

Hi everyone, I'm [Your name]. [Groom's name] and I have been best mates since primary school, which basically means I know where all the bodies are buried. Metaphorically. Mostly...

Evening everyone. I'm [Your name], and I had the pleasure of meeting [Bride's name] during freshers' week at university. Specifically, she was the girl in the corridor of our halls...

Hi everyone. I'm [Your name], and [Groom's name] and I met on the first day of university. We were both standing outside the wrong lecture hall looking confused, and he turned to me...

Good evening. I'm [Your name], and [Bride's name] and I met in our second year at university when we were paired together for the single worst group project...

Hello everyone. I'm [Your name], and [Groom's name] and I work together, which is a polite way of saying we spend most of our days sending each other passive-aggressive emails and...

Hi everyone. I'm [Your name], and I have the privilege of being both [Bride's name]'s colleague and her friend. We work in the same team and have done for the past six years, which...

Good evening everyone. I'm [Your name]. [Groom's name] and I have worked together for about four years now, and somewhere along the way, he stopped being the guy at the next desk and...

Good evening everyone. I'm [Your name], and for three unforgettable years, I had the pleasure, and I use that word loosely, of being [Bride's name]'s roommate. I have seen things...

Hello everyone. My name is [Your name], and [Groom's name] was my roommate for two years after university. I know that might sound unremarkable, but those two years shaped my life in...

Hi everyone. I'm [Your name]. [Bride's name] and I shared a flat for two and a half years, and I'm standing here today because she told me, and I quote, "You know me better than...

Good evening everyone. I'm [Your name], and [Groom's name] and I served together, which is the military way of saying we suffered together, complained together, and formed a bond that...

Hello everyone. My name is [Your name], and I served alongside [Groom's name] for four years. In the military, you learn to rely on people in a way that civilian life rarely requires...

Good evening. I'm [Your name], and [Groom's name] and I go back to our very first day in the armed forces. We were standing in a line, being shouted at by a man whose neck was wider...

Alright everyone, I'm [Your name], and I've had the pleasure of playing alongside [Groom's name] for the last eight years on our Sunday league team...

Good evening everyone. My name is [Your name], and I've played basketball with [Groom's name] since we were fourteen years old. That's nearly fifteen years of early morning...

Evening all. I'm [Your name], and I've been propping up the scrum next to [Groom's name] for about ten years now. For the non-rugby people here, that means I've spent a decade...

Hello everyone! I'm [Your name], and if you've ever received a blurry photo at 3am from an unpronounceable location, chances are [Bride's name] and I were responsible. We've been...

Good evening. I'm [Your name], and [Groom's name] and I have logged more miles together than I can count. From backpacking through South America to getting hopelessly lost in...

Hi everyone, I'm [Your name]. Now, I've shared a hostel bunk, a dodgy rental car, and at least one very questionable ferry with [Bride's name], so I feel uniquely qualified to...

Good evening everyone. I'm [Your name], and I've been asked to say a few kind words about [Groom's name]. I'll do my best, but I don't have much to work with. Just kidding...

Hello everyone. I'm [Your name], and I've known [Bride's name] since we were eleven years old. That's over twenty years of friendship, which means I know where all the bodies are...

Evening everyone. I'm [Your name], and since I'm friends with both [Bride's name] and [Groom's name], I've decided to be fair and roast them equally. Starting with [Groom's name]...

Good evening everyone. I'm [Your name], and I've been trying to write this speech for weeks. Every time I sat down, I'd start crying before I finished the first paragraph. So if...

Hi everyone. [Your name] here. I've known [Groom's name] since our first day of secondary school when we were both too shy to talk to anyone else, so we talked to each other...

Good evening. I'm [Your name], and I should warn you, I'm a crier. If you see me dabbing my eyes later, mind your business. Now, I want to talk about what love looks like from...

Hey everyone! I'm [Your name], and I've been given approximately three minutes to say something nice about [Groom's name], which is about two minutes more than I need. Kidding...

Good evening! I'm [Your name], and before I start, I want to say that [Bride's name] looks absolutely stunning tonight. And [Groom's name], you also look like you tried, which...

Hello everyone. I'm [Your name], and I promise to keep this short because I know you're all waiting for the cake. I've been friends with [Bride's name] for about eight years now...

Good evening everyone. I'm [Your name], and I've had the privilege of watching [Groom's name] navigate some of life's toughest chapters. Standing here tonight, seeing the joy on...

Hi everyone. I'm [Your name], and I want to start by saying something that I think is important. It takes real courage to open your heart again. To look at love and say, "Yes...

Evening everyone! I'm [Your name], and I've been friends with [Groom's name] long enough to have attended his first wedding, which I'm told I'm not supposed to mention. So I won't...

Good evening everyone. I'm [Your name], and I have the honour of speaking tonight as someone who has watched two families become one, not overnight, not without effort, but with...

Hi everyone. I'm [Your name], and I want to talk about something that doesn't always get said at weddings. Blending a family is hard. It's really hard. There are awkward dinners...

Good evening everyone. I'm [Your name], and if you're wondering who I am in this wonderfully complicated family tree, honestly, so am I sometimes. What I can tell you is that I've...

Good evening everyone, and can I just say, if I'd known all it took to get a holiday in the sun was [Groom's name] getting married, I'd have set him up with someone years ago...

Good evening. I'm [Your name], and I want to start by saying that standing here, in this incredible place, surrounded by the people who matter most to [Bride's name] and [Groom's...

Hello everyone. I'm [Your name], the best man, and I want to acknowledge something. Every single person here has gone above and beyond to be part of today. Some of you flew...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Your name], [Bride's name]'s aunt. When [Bride's name] first told us she was marrying [Groom's name], I'll be honest...

Hello, everyone. I'm [Your name], [Groom's name]'s uncle, and I have to say, planning for this wedding has been the most educational experience of my life. I now know more about...

Good evening, dear ones. I'm [Your name], [Bride's name]'s grandmother. I won't pretend I wasn't surprised when [Bride's name] first brought [Groom's name] home. Different trad...

Hi, everyone. I'm [Your name], and I've been [Partner 1's name]'s best friend since we were fourteen and bonded over our equally terrible taste in early 2000s music. I'm not goin...

Good evening! I'm [Your name], [Partner 1's name]'s best friend, unofficial therapist, and until today, their emergency contact. [Partner 2's name], congratulations - that respon...

Hello, everyone. I'm [Your name], and I've known [Partner 1's name] since university, back when they thought cargo shorts were a personality trait. We've come a long way since th...

Well, well, well. I'm [Your name], and like the rest of you, I found out [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] got married via a text message. A text message, people. Not even a phon...

Hi, everyone. I'm [Your name], and I've been friends with [Bride's name] for over a decade now. When she told me they'd eloped, my first thought wasn't disappointment. It was, of...

Good evening. I'm [Your name], and I've been friends with [Groom's name] since we were teenagers getting into trouble at school. So when he told me he'd gone and got married with...

Good evening, everyone! I'm [Your name], and if you're wondering why I look slightly bewildered to be here, it's because I've had this speech saved in three different versions on...

Hi, everyone. I'm [Your name], a close friend of [Bride's name] and [Groom's name]. I want to talk about what the last couple of years taught us about these two, because honestly...

Hello, everyone. I'm [Your name]. I've been friends with [Groom's name] since school, and I've been looking forward to giving this speech for what feels like approximately seven y...

Okay, I need to address the elephant in the room. I'm [Your name], and roughly forty-five minutes ago, I thought I was at a garden party. I'm wearing sandals, people. Sandals. If...

Hello, everyone. I'm [Your name], and like all of you, I had absolutely no idea what was about to happen tonight. I'm still a little bit in shock, but the good kind, the kind whe...

So. I'm [Your name]. And I genuinely walked in tonight expecting a barbecue. [Bride's name] told me to wear something nice, and I thought, right, maybe there's a dress code for t...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Your name], and I'm the eldest child of the two incredible people we're here to celebrate tonight. Growing up, I didn't always appreciate what I was s...

Hello, everyone. I'm [Your name], the youngest of the family, and when my parents told me they were renewing their vows, my first reaction was, "Why? Did the first ones expire?" T...

Good evening. I'm [Your name], sister of [Bride's name], and I've had a front-row seat to this love story for longer than I care to admit. When [Bride's name] and [Groom's name]...

Evening, everyone! I'm [Your name], and I've been waiting for this announcement for approximately four years, seven months, and twelve days. Not that I was counting. When [Groom'...

Hi, everyone. I'm [Your name], and [Bride's name] has been my closest friend for twelve years. When she called to tell me about the engagement, I cried before she even finished t...

Hello, everyone. I'm [Your name], and I've known [Groom's name] since we were both making terrible decisions at university. He's graduated from terrible decisions to excellent one...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Your name], [Bride's name]'s brother, and I want to start by saying that I'm giving this speech tonight because tomorrow I'll be too busy crying. Don...

Good evening. I'm [Your name], [Groom's name]'s mother, and I wanted to take a moment tonight, while things are still intimate and quiet, to say something I might not get through...

Hello, everyone. I'm [Your name], [Bride's name]'s dad, and I promise to keep this short because I've been told I have three minutes tonight and unlimited time tomorrow. We'll see...

Alright everyone, gather round. Tonight we say goodbye to the man who once ate an entire pizza at 3am and called it "meal prep." [Groom's name], your single days are numbere...

[Bride's name], I've been trying to figure out how to say what's in my heart tonight without completely losing it. We've been best friends since that first day of secondary sch...

Can I get everyone's attention for just a minute? I promise I'll keep this short so we can get back to the important business of making sure [Groom's name] has the best night...

Namaste everyone, and welcome to what our family has been planning for approximately seven hundred years. I'm [Your name], [Bride's name]'s older brother, and I've been offici...

My dearest [Bride's name], today as I watched you take your pheras around the sacred fire, I saw the little girl who used to sit on my lap while I told her stories about Radha...

Good evening everyone. I'm [Your name], [Groom's name]'s uncle, and I've had the privilege of watching this young man grow from a mischievous boy w...

Mazel tov! I'm [Your name], [Groom's name]'s older sister, and yes, I'm the one who's been giving him unsolicited advice since 1994. First of all, can we acknowledge that [Gro...

Standing here under this beautiful chuppah, I'm reminded that this canopy represents the home that [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] will build together. I'm [Your name], [Bri...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Your name], [Bride's name]'s aunt, and I've been looking forward to this moment since the day she called me to say she'd met someone special. For...

Right, settle down now, settle down. I'm [Your name], [Groom's name]'s brother, and I've been dreading this moment since he asked me to say a few words. "A few words," he says...

Good evening, everyone. I'm [Your name], [Bride's name]'s mother, and I want to start by saying that this is the proudest day of my life. Now I know I said that at her graduat...

Ah now, they've given me the microphone. That's either very brave or very foolish. I'm [Your name], [Groom's name]'s father, and I'll try to keep this short, though if you kne...

Good evening, beautiful people! I am [Your name], [Bride's name]'s brother, and I need to start by saying - the negotiations for this wedding were longer than some peace treat...

My beloved family and friends, I am [Your name], [Groom's name]'s grandmother, and my heart is overflowing today. In our tradition, we say "Ubuntu" - I am because we are. This...

Good evening, everyone. I am [Your name], [Bride's name]'s uncle, and it is my honour to speak on behalf of our family today. You know, in our community, an uncle has a very sp...

Buenas noches, familia! I'm [Your name], [Bride's name]'s older sister, and if you think this wedding is big, you should have seen Mami's face when [Bride's name] told her the...

Mi hija, my beautiful daughter. I have been thinking about what to say today for months, and every time I sit down to write, the words don't feel big enough. So I'll speak from...

Mijo, come here. Let your abuela say something. I know everyone's been giving speeches, but I'm the oldest one in this room, so I get the last word. That's how it works in thi...